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China's intrusion worsens fish catch decline - watchdog
An environmental advocacy group has warned that local fisheries production might not recover soon with President Duterte’s stand allowing China to continue fishing within Philippine territorial waters. International ...
- June 26, 2019
Shellfish ban up in Masbate
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has imposed a shellfish ban in Masbate. In Shellfish Bulletin 31, BFAR said shellfish gathered from Milagros town in Masbate were found positive for the algae that ...
- October 28, 2016
Fish now smaller, more expensive, says SWS survey
Majority of Filipinos believe that fish caught and sold in the market are becoming less and much more expensive, the first ever survey from Social Weather Stations showed. Based on Feasting or Fasting on Fish: Filipino ...
- October 18, 2018
Red tide alert up in Biliran
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has imposed a shellfish ban in Biliran. In Shellfish Bulletin 39, BFAR said shellfish gathered from the coastal waters of the province were found positive for the algae ...
- December 30, 2016
DA plans 10-year fisheries roadmap
The Department of Agriculture (DA) plans to craft a 10-year masterplan for the local fisheries sector to improve its contribution to the overall agriculture industry. Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Pinol said the DA will ...
- September 9, 2017
DA to boost bangus production
The government needs to increase its budget to build more hatcheries nationwide to sustain the country’s demand for milkfish, the Department of Agriculture said. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said ...
- October 1, 2017
Phl seeks continued access to high seas tuna fishing ground
The Philippines is seeking extended fishing access to tuna-rich high seas pocket 1 of the Pacific Ocean in the next five years from the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) to ensure continued economic ...
- December 4, 2017
More 'GG' imports mulled
While the initial 17,000 metric tons (MT) of galunggong (round scad) have yet to enter the country, the government may consider additional imports as markets outside Metro Manila continue to experience insufficient supply ...
- September 18, 2018