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APEC meet focuses on small farmers
ASIA Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings on food security and blue economy in Iloilo City will focus on concerns of farmers who are into micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Agriculture Undersecretary R. ...
- September 30, 2015
APEC meeting strengthens fishery, agriculture sectors
The Department of Agriculture (DA-6) is making necessary preparations with the city's hosting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting on Blue Economy and Food Security, September 28 to October 6. The ...
- September 21, 2015
Expert pushes for scientific approach in preserving Esplanade mangroves
A Mangrove expert is pushing for a scientific approach in preserving the mangroves along certain sections of the Iloilo River Esplanade project. Prof. Rex Sadaba of the University of the Philippines-Visayas said the species ...
- April 4, 2018
DOT targets one farm tourism site in every town
In its drive to empower farmers, the Department of Tourism (DOT) aims to establish one farm tourism site in every town in the country. Undersecretary Silvino Tejada said this is a long term goal that the agency envisions ...
- October 4, 2017
More fish landings, freezer project for small fishers
The recent Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum on food security and blue economy is geared towards putting the farmers in the global supply chain. In response, Asis Perez, national director of Bureau of Fisheries ...
- October 13, 2015
Criminal raps vs 'illegal fishers' junked
“It was dismissed on the grounds that the crimes were committed in Sagay. But we will file a motion for reconsideration to argue that Iloilo has the jurisdiction. Our theory is that it is a continuous crime. It was committed ...
- March 8, 2018
2nd agri-aqua forum eyes global investments
The 2nd Agri-Aqua Investment Forum in Iloilo Province eyes to score global investments for local products. The forum themed as “Accelerating Agricultural Investments for Global Market” is organized by the Panay Organic ...
- September 1, 2018
Amended fisheries law to curb illegal foreign vessels
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 ...
- October 1, 2015