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Caluya amping up seaweeds prod'n
Seaweed farming proves to be a gainful venture for Caluya, Antique, and the municipality eyes boosting its production. Majority of the townsfolk are engaged in seaweed farming. Caluya is the fifth largest seaweed producer ...
- May 19, 2015
Fish landing center soon in Kalibo
A community fish landing center (CFLC) will be established here to promote inclusive growth in the fishery sector. Mayor William Lachica said the municipal government and the barangay council of Mabilo identified the site ...
- October 22, 2015
Oysters and village boy
Always exposed under the scorching heat of the sun, 11-year old Jhon Well Detablan does not mind how long he stays in the river. Tending to culture oysters excites him. Of the 75 members of the fisherfolk association in ...
- June 30, 2015
Bureau of Fisheries on fish holiday
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of the Depart of Agriculture (DA-BFAR) recognizes the sentiments of the fisheries sector - particularly, the fisherfolk. The agency shares the fisherfolk's interest to make ...
- September 5, 2015
DA-PRDP to develop seaweeds industry in Guimaras
Aside from its world-renowned sweet mangoes, the provincial of Guimaras is geared to develop its seaweeds industry through the collaboration between the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP), ...
- February 6, 2015
Mud crab hatchery to boost livelihood oppurtunities
Local government unit of this town formally received a mud crab hatchery from a government project recently. Aside from supplying crablets for the benefit of mud crab farmers from Cebu, Negros Oriental, Leyte, it is expected ...
- December 30, 2015
'Strict enforcement of fisheries laws key to food, economic security'
the Philippine chapter of the world's largest marine conservation group stresses on Tuesday that strict enforcement of the country's fisheries law is the key to ensuring a sustainable fisheries sector that would lead to ...
- December 11, 2015
'Protect Iloilo river'
Specifically, Drilon wanted Benigno Aquino Avenue, or Diversion Road, to be rid of establishments, big and small, selling oysters (talaba) and small oysters (sisi). "I'm asking the barangay captains and the residents to ...
- March 7, 2015
'Seaweeds industry can boost tourism'
Seaweed farmers in this island town asked for support from the local government. They also want to get more involved in the growing tourism industry. Growing seaweeds, locally known as tambalang, has become one of the ...
- February 16, 2015