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Where have our native fish gone?
According to the Asean Biodiversity Outlook 2, Asean member states have identified 112 invasive alien species affecting forests, agriculture and aquatic ecosystems. “Given that we have all these introduced species already ...
- August 30, 2021
DA sets support programs for fisheries sector
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has vowed continued support for the fisheries sector that was badly hit following the devastation of Typhoon “Odette” (international name: Rai) in December last year. In a statement on ...
- January 22, 2022
DA launches integrated urban fish-garden farming
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is bringing urban gardening closer to homes as it formally launched its urban aquaponics program early this week, which will provide interested municipalities with the proper equipment ...
- May 28, 2020
Marcos urged to create fisheries department
Various fisheries groups are asking President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to certify as urgent a bill creating the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DFAR) to unlock the full potential of the country’s fisheries ...
- June 28, 2022
DA seeks World Bank funding for fisheries project
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking a $200-million fund from the World Bank to finance its Fisheries and Coastal Resiliency (FishCoRe) project to improve the country’s fishery production and protect the “blue ...
- June 3, 2020
DA developing cheaper aqua feed recipe
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has initiated the development of low-cost feed for "bangus" (milkfish) and tilapia, two of the leading fish products in the Philippines, hoping to alleviate the rising cost of aquaculture. ...
- June 16, 2022
Save the Irrawaddy dolphins of Iloilo and Guimaras Strait from extinction
Irrawady dolphins (Orcaella brevirostris) are air-breathing mammals that live in the sea. They are grey to slate blue in color that gets lighter on the underbelly. They do not have pronounced snout like other dolphins and ...
- November 20, 2020
DENR official: ‘Impossible’ for Manila Bay ‘white sand’ to cause fish kill
An official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Thursday said it was “impossible” for the artificial white sand or crushed dolomite dumped on the shoreline of Manila Bay to have caused the ...
- September 18, 2020
DA assures adequate fish supply
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has assured consumers of adequate fish supply even with the extension of the community lockdown. Agriculture Secretary William Dar said the peak of fishing activities often happen during ...
- May 1, 2020
Fish imports barred from wet markets
The government has temporarily barred the entry of certain imported fish to avert their diversion to wet markets which could aggravate disruptions in the food value chain. In a directive, the Department of Agriculture (DA) ...
- December 15, 2022