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Iloilo seeks to revive seaweed industry: Prov’l gov’t to hold first-ever seaweed summit
In Panay Island, the province of Iloilo was a pioneer in seaweed production before it was overtaken by Antique. Due to climate change and the loss of interest among Iloilo’s seaweed farmers, production gradually decreased, ...
- April 12, 2023
Search ongoing for missing fishermen in Barbaza
The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) of Antique asked the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), Philippine Air Force (PAF) and Philippine Navy (PNA) to search for two missing fishermen from Barbaza ...
- February 16, 2023
Festive and frugal; Amid rising meat prices, shift to agri-fishery holiday dining pressed
s the holiday season approaches, the traditional preparation of meaty dishes featuring pork, beef or chicken has become increasingly expensive. With meat prices rising, consumers are seeking affordable yet delicious ...
- November 22, 2023
P1.4-M illegal fish seized in major anti-poaching ops
In a significant move against illegal fishing, the Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) successfully conducted a week-long operation, culminating on Monday, Nov. 13. Illegally-caught fish valued at nearly P1.4 million ...
- November 2, 2023
Closed season: Fishing in Visayan Sea prohibited for 3 months beginning today
Starting today, the Visayan Sea will observe a three-month fishing moratorium to combat the severe decline in fish populations caused by overfishing. Until Feb. 15, 2024, it is forbidden for fisherfolk to catch, sell or ...
- November 15, 2023
DOST VI scholars claim top spots in fisheries board exam
Five Department of Science and Technology (DOST) VI scholar graduates emerged as the topnotchers in the October 2023 Licensure Examination for Fisheries Professionals.
- November 9, 2023
Red tide still up in Aklan waters
A red tide alert is still raised in Mambuquiao and Camanci in Batan town. In the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) shellfish bulletin on Nov. 24, samples collected in the coastal waters of Mambuquiao and ...
- December 1, 2023
Cruise ship brings 2.7K guests to Boracay Island
Boracay Island welcomes its second visiting cruise ship for this month and the fourth for this year, carrying 2,700 guests and crew on Tuesday, Nov. 7. The MS Westerdam cruise ship of the Holland America Line came four ...
- November 9, 2023
Ferry boat sinks in Parola wharf
No one was hurt after a ferry boat partially sank in Parola wharf in this city around 5 a.m. yesterday. Iloilo Coast Guard commander Paterno Belarmino Jr. said MV Margaux 1 was docked at the wharf. However, it experienced ...
- November 15, 2023
Iloilo researchers see potential for drug development; Marine bacteria in Tubbataha show anti-cancer properties
For the last five years, scientists from the University of San Agustin (USA) in Iloilo province have been combing the country’s oceans for microorganisms that can cure intractable diseases. This year, they finally discovered ...
- November 28, 2023