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Private sector urged to invest in Boracay projects
The government urged private enterprises to invest in projects meant to support sustainable tourism in Boracay which is scheduled to reopen Friday. “So we are reopening, there are interventions done by the government but ...
- October 28, 2018
Sardines supply in WV enough, BFAR assures
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Western Visayas said the region continues to produce sufficient volume of sardines. BFAR regional director Remia Aparri said there is no need to worry about the shortage of ...
- November 29, 2018
Biggest export-oriented food expo to showcase PH's 'best of the seas'
The International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines 2018 will focus on the country’s seafood products this coming May 25 to 27 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City. With the theme “The Best of the Seas”, IFEX Philippines ...
- February 28, 2018
'Boracay cesspool no more but much rehab work still needed'
Environment secretary Roy Cimatu asked “extended patience, support and understanding” from stakeholders amid the ongoing rehabilitation of this world-famous island resort. The half-year rehabilitation which aims to reverse ...
- October 17, 2018
Ships runs aground in Antique
A cargo ship ran aground some 300 meters from the shoreline of Barangay 4 in this capital town. Inclement weather, brought about by the southwest monsoon or habagat, led the ship to drift into a rocky portion of the shore. ...
- September 5, 2018
Hope for palawan forest turtle conservation
Hope springs for the critically endangered Palawan forest turtle after conservationists successfully hatched a single egg following about 10 years of hard work. An extremely sought-after species in the illegal wildlife ...
- August 4, 2018
'Family-oriented' Boracay eyed
The Department of Tourism Region 6 (DOT-6) is eyeing to make this island resort a “family-oriented” destination when it reopens in less than three months. “We are looking at a more family-oriented destination. Before, the ...
- July 29, 2018
Cruise Ships line up for Boracay visits
Halfway into the island’s six-month closure, cruise ships are already lined up for Boracay visits. Helen Catalbas, director of the Department of Tourism in Western Visayas, said on Thursday that about five to eight cruise ...
- July 28, 2018
Agri dep't aids seaweed producers in Guimaras
More seaweed growers in Guimaras are benefitting from the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) implemented by the Department of Agriculture (DA) in the province. Guimaras agriculturist Ronnie Morante, in an interview ...
- May 20, 2018
Climate change takes toll in Davao Gulf: High temperature prompts fish catch decline
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Region 11 raised concerns on the decreasing fish catch in the Davao Gulf. The decline in the number of catch was seen even BFAR’s implementation of the annual closed ...
- July 1, 2018