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‘Palukso’ fishermen arrested in Carles
Ten fishermen manning fishing vessel Michael were apprehended for illegal fishing in Barangay Piagao, Carles town. They were caught fishing using a modified drift trawl locally known as palukso two kilometers from the ...
- June 23, 2018
12 groups of illegal fishers caught
Twelve of groups of illegal fishers have been arrested by the Iloilo Provincial Bantay Dagat Task Force off the coast of Concepcion here. According to Police officer 3 Charlie Austurias, these fishermen were using fine ...
- August 19, 2015
Iloilo cited for drive vs illegal fishing
The provincial government was commended for efforts to protect the Visayan Sea most especially from illegal fishing. It noted that the Visayan Sea was “the heart of marine wealth on Earth” and northern Iloilo “among the ...
- April 25, 2018
PH tries to turn tide on fish loss
One of the biggest threats to the sustainability of marine life is plastic pollution and the Philippines is now the third highest contributor to plastic pollution in the world's oceans, according to Greenpeace Philippines. ...
- November 30, 2018
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
Stop illegal fishing before it's too late'
Sangguniang Panlalawigan member Jett Rojas (5th District) called on the provincial government to curb the "undying" illegal fishing activities in the province. He also called on his colleagues in the Provincial Board to ...
- August 27, 2010
Dynamites seized from illegal fishers
Dynamites and fishing materials confiscated from suspected illegal fishers were turned over to the municipal police station of Carles town. Illegal fishing activities in Iloilo include the use of dynamites and active fishing ...
- November 17, 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
Color-coding: boats tagged as Iloilo steps up campaign vs illegal fishing
A provincial ordinance assigns colors and numbers to fishing vessels operating in coastal towns to let enforcers easily identify boats operated by the local fisherfolk and better protect municipal waters from poachers. ...
- December 9, 2018
'Zero arrests': No illegal fishing in Estancia, Iloilo?
The municipality of Estancia in northern Iloilo is known for its rich fishing grounds that attract poachers even from neighboring provinces and islands. But since January this year, no one has been arrested for illegal ...
- October 24, 2017