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Think tank supports improved regulatory system for tuna sector
The domestic tuna industry needs to be unburdened of unnecessary regulations to unlock its potential for job creation and output growth, the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) said. Regulatory framework ...
- April 23, 2017
Another 'butanding' released in Batangas
Another juvenile whale shark, locally known as butanding, that had been stranded at the pier of the Philippine National Oil Co. (PNOC) in Mabini town here was set free by government workers and civilian volunteers. Bureau ...
- August 11, 2013
Phl reviews laws on fishery cooperation with Taiwan
The Philippine government is in the process of reviewing a facilitated mechanism on law enforcement cooperation on fisheries with Taiwan, although there are no proposals to delimit overlapping maritime zones, the Department ...
- June 18, 2015
Phl running low on galunggong
The government will implement a three-month closed season for galunggong (roundscad) in Northeastern Palawan starting Nov. 15 to protect the population of the species. Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala said the National ...
- November 3, 2015
Manila Bay fishkill caused by Laguna de Bay overflow - BFAR
The thousands of dead fish found floating in the Manila Bay over the weekend likely came from fish cages in Laguna de Bay, which overflowed because of heavy rains brought by tropical storm Gorio, the Bureau of Fisheries ...
- June 2, 2013
BFAR to assist Panatag fishermen
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) will continue to assist fishermen recently barred by the Chinese from entering Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. BFAR director Asis Perez yesterday ...
- March 2, 2014
Sulfur upwelling triggers fish kill in Taal Lake
Sulfur upwelling in Taal Lake has caused fish kill in four barangays in Talisay, Batangas late last week, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). Various fish species were found “gasping for ...
- January 22, 2014
Panguil Bay cleared of illegal fishing structures
Panguil Bay, a rich fishing ground in Mindanao, has been cleared of sanggab or filter nets, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said yesterday. Sanggab is a stationary fishing gear made of fine screen and ...
- November 28, 2015
EU revokes warning on Phl illegal fishing
The European Union (EU) has revoked the yellow card warning issued to the Philippines in June 2014 for deficiencies in controlling illegal fishing. In a statement, the Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines ...
- April 23, 2015
PCG resumes oil spill cleanup
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) yesterday resumed cleanup operations in eight villages in Rosario, Cavite affected by the oil spill caused by a leak from the submerged pipeline of Petron Corp. Four teams composed of 25 ...
- August 14, 2013