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Can modern technology combat illegal fishing?
Modern technology could be an effective measure to regulate illegal fishing at the Visayan Sea. The strategy includes the establishment of 120 radar stations all over the country by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic ...
- August 1, 2017
Kapitans urged to lead drive vs catching of immature crabs
Barangay captains were asked to lead the campaign against catching of gravid and undersize blue crabs locally known as “kasag.” Mayor Jett Rojas of Ajuy, Iloilo said he has talked to the president of the Association of ...
- August 4, 2017
BFAR-6 to establish 51 fish landing centers
The establishment of 51 community fish landing centers (CFLCs) in Western Visayas is the priority of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR-6) in 2017. The centers will be distributed in the provinces of Aklan, ...
- February 21, 2017
Anti-illegal fishing cops receive threats
The Iloilo Bantay Dagat Task Force and the Iloilo provincial police claimed to have received threats following their steadfast campaign against illegal fishing. Provincial Administrator Raul Banias, who also received a ...
- August 8, 2017
Governor, BFAR sign pact to protect Visayan sea
Confronted and confounded by the unending problem of illegal fishing, Visayas governors and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) signed over the weekend a covenant for the conservation, protection, and ...
- July 24, 2017
Red tide warning still up in Gigantes islands
Buying, selling, harvesting, and eating of shellfish from Gigantes Islands in Carles are still strictly prohibited, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). This, as red tide toxin is still present ...
- January 27, 2017
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
BFAR-6 extends P300-M aid to Yolanda Victims
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR6) has extended a total of P300 million worth of assistance to typhoon Yolanda-affected fisherfolks in Western Visayas since 2013. BFAR-6 Regional Director Remia Aparri ...
- November 11, 2017
Zero anti-illegal fishing ops in Estancia baffles IPPO
The Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) said it is baffled by zero anti-illegal fishing operations by the Estancia municipal police. Based on IPPO records, Estancia, a coastal town, did not contribute to the 28 operations ...
- October 23, 2017
Fisherfolks in Ajuy receive solar light sets
The provincial government turned over 410 solar light sets to marginal fisherfolks in Ajuy, Iloilo on Apr 25, 2017. The recipients were residents whose livelihoods were adversely affected by Supertyphoon Yolanda in 2013. ...
- April 26, 2017