Browsing The Daily Guardian by Subject "marine resources"
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Amended fisheries law to curb illegal foreign vessels
(The Daily Guardian,October 1, 2015 , on page 2)The amended fisheries code also seeks to protect the Philippines' marine territory from illegal fishing activities of foreign vessels. Agriculture Undersecretary Segfredo Serrano said, "the law is for our own good as we ... -
APEC tackles animal poaching, smuggling
(The Daily Guardian,October 6, 2015 , on page 2)The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) issued a stern warning to persons engaged in poaching and fish smuggling activities. Environment Undersecretary Manuel Gerochi said smuggled products are confiscated ... -
BFAR bats for aquaculture to sustain fishery sector
(The Daily Guardian,November 2, 2015 , on page 4)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is pushing for aquaculture to maintain the sustainability of the fishery sector. BFAR director Asis G. Perez said that from 11 percent, they are now putting 60 percent ... -
BFAR to tackle total ban vs. 'hulbot-hulbot'
(The Daily Guardian,February 16, 2012 , on page 2)The total ban on "Hublot-Hublot" ( fishing vessel using Danish Seine fishing gear) is among the issues to be discussed by Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Director Atty. Asis G. Perez during the 4th Visayan ... -
BFAR woos canneries to locate in W. Visayas
(The Daily Guardian,March 25, 2013 , on page B1)Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) regional director Drusila Esther E. Bayate is encouraging more canneries to locate in Western Visayas because of the region's abundant marine resources. Bayate echoed what ... -
BFAR, partners ink pact on marine conservation
(The Daily Guardian,October 17, 2017 , on page B7)Regional Director Remia Aparri of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) 6 signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with two local government units and other enforcement agencies to strengthen the protection ... -
BFAR-6 sets priorities to protect marine resources
(The Daily Guardian,February 24, 2014 , on page B6)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-6 disclosed its priority interventions to protect and enhance marine resources in Western Visayas. BFAR-6 regional director Drusila Esther Bayate said that for this year, ... -
Boracay Island rehab gets spotlight at EAS Congress
(The Daily Guardian,December 3, 2018 , on page 2-14)The Boracay rehabilitation was among the topics discussed in the recently concluded East Asian Seas (EAS) Congress, a triennial regional conference that gathered international experts to exchange knowledge towards sustainable ... -
Cimatu cites PH efforts to protect marine resources at EAS Congress 2018
(The Daily Guardian,November 1, 2018 , on page 12-13)The Philippines has made notable progress in its efforts to protect the country’s rich marine ecosystems and resources despite many challenges, Environment Secretary Roy A. Cimatu said as he welcomed participants to the ... -
Fish catch in Negros dwindling - UP study
(The Daily Guardian,August 26, 2015 , on page 6)Fish catch in the waters of Negros Island is dwindling, according to a study conducted by a researcher from UP-Diliman. The study by Remelyn I. de Ramos of the Marine Sciences Institute (MSI) of UP-Diliman revealed that ... -
Fish holiday to impact WV's yield
(The Daily Guardian,September 24, 2015 , on page 1-7)More or less 30 percent of Western Visayas fisheries production will be affected by the fish holiday mounted by commercial fishers, September 22-24. Remia Aparri, director of Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources ... -
Globe launches long-term conservation plan for Boracay
(The Daily Guardian,June 15, 2018 , on page 13)Globe Telecom has launched its long-term conservation and sustainability plan for Boracay, starting with its initiatives to help address untreated sewage that is causing pollution into the waters of the island. Globe ... -
Guardians of the Visayan Sea convened
(The Daily Guardian,July 27, 2017 , on page B8)Governors and mayors from the Visayas committed to protect and restore the Visayan Sea, one of the richest fishing grounds in the Philippines, from illegal commercial and destructive fishing. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic ... -
Guimaras farmers urged to improve production
(The Daily Guardian,April 30, 2015 , on page B2)To cater to the demands of tourists for agricultural products, farmers in Buenavista, Guimaras were encouraged to produce more safe, affordable and sufficient agricultural products. During the Farmers’ Congress in the ... -
Iloilo to host 4th Visayan Sea Summit February 17
(The Daily Guardian,February 15, 2012 , on page 3)Iloilo province will host the 4th Governor's meeting on the Visayan Sea Protection and Coastal Law Enforcement Program or the Visayan Sea Summit this coming Friday, February 17, 2012. The meeting to be held in Hotel del ... -
Increased sardines supply in W. Visayas
(The Daily Guardian,November 29, 2018 , on page 3-14)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-6 reported a 1.2 percent increase in the supply of sardines in Western Visayas. The BFAR stock assessment data indicated that the region produced 28, 523 metric tons of ... -
Mud crab culture could save marine resources – SEAFDEC
(The Daily Guardian,November 17, 2015 , on page 2-11)The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) said mud crab culture could reduce fishing pressure on the seas and other natural marine habitats. Dr. Felix Ayson, chief of SEAFDEC’s Aquaculture Division, said ... -
NEDA: Visayan Sea depletion alarming
(The Daily Guardian,August 8, 2013 , on page 1-6)The depletion of marine resources in the Visayan Sea has prompted the imposition of a close season to fishing to allow fish and other marine life to spawn. Ro-Ann Bacal, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) ... -
P1.65-million haul: Three nabbed for ‘poaching’ endangered marine species
(The Daily Guardian,December 21, 2017 , on page 2-7)Three workers of a Filipino-Chinese businessman were arrested after endangered marine species were seized from their possession. Rosalie Medina, Jovin Mangubat, and Rolito Torres, were arrested 11 a.m. on Dec. 20, 2017, ... -
Scallops and more for the 4th Tikab-Tikab Festival
(The Daily Guardian,March 13, 2018 , on page 13)Highlighting the celebration are events that will open on March 22 (Thursday) with a Parade and presentation from students of Asluman Elementary School; March 23 (Friday) Miss Gay, Dance Contest for Women hosted by Women’s ...