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Maricom seeks tie-up with Bantay Dagat vs illegal fishers
The Maritime Command (Maricom) in Region 6 has sought the help of the provincial Banta Dagat in running after illegal fishers. According to Maricom-6 director Police Colonel Policarpio Cayabyab Jr., one of their focus areas ...
- August 6, 2019
Visayan Sea closed season starts, will last until Feb. 15; Areas of closure include Northern Iloilo, parts of Capiz, Northern Negros
The agriculture and fisheries sector proved to be the most important during these trying times. These sectors provided and keep providing us our primary need – food. “Ang pagtilaw sang pandemya nagpakita sa aton nga tuman ...
- November 16, 2020
Families of sea tragedy victims receive aid from Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte last night released financial assistance to the families of 31 persons who drowned after three motorboats capsized in the Iloilo Strait on Aug. 3. Thirteen of the casualties were at the Gegato-Abecia ...
- August 8, 2019
LGUs in WV urged to fight 'hulbot' fishing
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is looking forward to the cooperation of local government units (LGUs) in its campaign against destructive fishing, particularly hulbot fishing. BFAR facilitated a ...
- July 28, 2018
Oil spill, search and rescue simulation held
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Iloilo station simulated a search and rescue operation and oil spill response at the Iloilo River on Sept. 30 as part of the National Maritime Week celebration. Some 120 students of St. ...
- October 4, 2016
Clean your coasts, DENR-6 tells Western Visayas towns
Coastal municipalities should make sure their waters are clean, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). "The sustainability of coastal and marine ecosystems will benefit present and future ...
- July 15, 2017
Allow Guimaras boats to sail, Du30 urged
Gov. Samuel Gumarin of Guimaras appealed to President Rodrigo Duterte to lift the suspension order on motorboats plying the Iloilo-Guimaras route. The island-province’s economy and people were suffering for more than a ...
- August 13, 2019
USA prof, all-Filipino team of scientists sent to explore Philippine Rise
Professor Doralyn Dalisay, Ph. D. of the University of san Austin- College of Health and Allied Medical professions is one of the 50 all-Filipino teams of scientists seen off by Pres. Rodrigo R. Duterte aboard the BRP Davao ...
- May 28, 2018
Mangroves survive attack of 'tide moth'
After almost two months, the mangrove area in Barangay Ingore, La Paz district which was "browned" by the "tide watching mangrove moth" (Aucha velans) has fully recovered and has re-grown its green leaves once again. Last ...
- February 7, 2016
Boat operators, captains face illegal fishing rap
The owners and boat captains of two fishing boats that were apprehended for illegal fishing in Ajuy town face multiple criminal charges before the Iloilo Provincial Prosecutor’s Office. The complaint for violation of Section ...
- February 6, 2018