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Carles fisherfolk to get cash, food aid
Fisherfolks affected by red tide contamination in Isla de Gigantes in Carles, Iloilo will receive food and cash assistance, according to Mayor Sigfredo Betita. In a radio interview, Betita said food is the immediate need ...
- September 13, 2017
Red tide warning still up in Gigantes islands
Buying, selling, harvesting, and eating of shellfish from Gigantes Islands in Carles are still strictly prohibited, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). This, as red tide toxin is still present ...
- January 27, 2017
Expert says mangroves need 50 years to recover
“We are talking about 50-year old mangroves, so if you’re going to talk about restoration to its original state, then we need approximately 50 years also.” This was the assessment of Dr. Resurreccion Sadaba, a member of ...
- December 19, 2017
DA chief turns over aid to Antique farmers, fisherfolk
Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel “Manny” Piñol turned over farm assistance to farmers and fisherfolk in Antique recently. Piñol distributed 50 units of 20-footer fiber glass boats, five floating tillers, one mini four-wheel ...
- August 14, 2017
DOT targets one farm tourism site in every town
In its drive to empower farmers, the Department of Tourism (DOT) aims to establish one farm tourism site in every town in the country. Undersecretary Silvino Tejada said this is a long term goal that the agency envisions ...
- October 4, 2017
Coast guard to revise sea lanes to protect Tubbataha
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will propose alternate sea lanes to prevent vessels from passing near Tubbataha Reef in Palawan and spare it from possible marine pollution. Ships might soon be barred from passing near the ...
- October 12, 2017
BFAR-6 extends P300-M aid to Yolanda Victims
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR6) has extended a total of P300 million worth of assistance to typhoon Yolanda-affected fisherfolks in Western Visayas since 2013. BFAR-6 Regional Director Remia Aparri ...
- November 11, 2017
Scientist develops detection tool for safer shellfish
Oysters and mussels are among the major aquaculture species of the Philippines with production values of P203.4 million and P273.7 million, respectively, in 2016, according to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority ...
- December 11, 2017
Coral Triangle fishery officials meet in Iloilo City
Representatives from six countries including the Philippines will converge in Iloilo City for the 3rd Fishers Forum and Tuna Governance Workshop from July 4 to 6, 2017. Country representatives of Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua ...
- July 4, 2017
Zero anti-illegal fishing ops in Estancia baffles IPPO
The Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) said it is baffled by zero anti-illegal fishing operations by the Estancia municipal police. Based on IPPO records, Estancia, a coastal town, did not contribute to the 28 operations ...
- October 23, 2017