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BFAR toughens up vs illegal fishing activities
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is taking a more stringent approach in implementing the Philippine Fisheries Code in a bid to curb and address illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities. ...
- March 29, 2015
Gensan sizzles with Tuna Carnival
Mention the word "tuna" and immediately, Gen. Santos City comes to mind because of the rich waters of Sarangani bay, one of the breeding grounds of the tastiest tuna in Mindanao which has a tickled the world's palate. ...
- August 3, 2013
Global fish supply shortage feared by 2030
The world is facing a fish supply shortage of around 50 million metric tons (MMT) annually by 2030 if governments fail to develop conservation measures and improve inland fishing technologies and resources, Rohana Subasinghe ...
- April 11, 2015
Tacloban fishermen: What happened to P32.6-M Yolanda fishery fund?
Local fishermen are asking no less than President Duterte to investigate the long delayed implementation of projects under the P32, 645,000 Yolanda Rehabilitation Funds for the fishery sector in this city. Losanto P. ...
- June 24, 2018
Swimming with Samal's giant clams
Tridacna is a genus of large of saltwater clams, marine bivalve mollusks in the subfamily Tridacninae, the giant clams. In the Philippines, it is known as taklobo. Unfortunately, its global conservation status is listed ...
- September 15, 2013
People told not to touch or pick
As harbor seals are being born in the Pacific North west, marine mammal advocates up and down the West Coast are urging people not to touch or pick up pups that come up on beaches and shorelines to rest.
- June 30, 2016
Farming the sea in Lanao Del Norte
Government projects that showcase practical opportunities whether in farming or fisheries, will always have positive results. Just like the mariculture park project in Lanao del Norte which was launched in 2010 in Panguil ...
- January 9, 2016
Groups urge strong enforcement of amended fisheries code
Several groups opened on Monday the two-day industry conference that will help the public and private stakeholders ensure the strong implementation of the amended fisheries code, which is crucial in restoring the productivity ...
- October 20, 2015
Invest in post-harvest facilities to improve agri productivity
Improving postharvest management and the provision of post-harvest facilities are among the crucial interventions that must be prioritized to improve the productivity and competitiveness of our farmers and fisherfolks. A ...
- June 17, 2022
FAO pushes for implementation of six-year Mindanao agri program
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is facilitating the implementation of a six-year strategic framework for Mindanao’s agriculture sector that seeks to stir “inclusive growth and sustained ...
- December 15, 2015