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Death at sea: 1 dead, 4 injured as task force clashes with ‘illegal fishers’
“One was hit by a blunt instrument in the nose and the chin. The X-ray showed fractures of the nasal bone. The other crew sustained lacerated wounds in the right hand when he parried the stabs of a bladed instrument which ...
- March 1, 2018
BFAR pushes for fiberglass boats
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) urges fisherfolk in Western Visayas to use fishing boats made of fiber. In a press conference Aug. 14, 2017 at Diversion 21 Hotel in Iloilo City, Mateo Doyola Jr. of ...
- August 15, 2017
Tighter rules vs 'hulbot-hulbot' fishing out
Coastal municipalities in Western Visayas can expect a more intensified campaign against “hulbot-hulbot” fishing with the signing of the amended Fisheries Administrative Order (FAO) 246 which bans Danish Seines and Modified ...
- July 31, 2018
‘Super hulbot’ fishers face raps
Crewmembers of a modified zipper or super hulbot vessel are facing criminal charges for operating in the waters of Brgy. Asluman, Gigantes Island in Carles, Iloilo. The boat captain and 12 crew members were charged with ...
- June 5, 2018
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
WV fisherfolks recover two years after Yolanda-BFAR
Fisherfolks in Western Visayas have recovered their livelihood after the devastation of super typhoon Yolanda two years ago, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). BFAR-6 regional director Remia ...
- November 5, 2015
APEC tackles animal poaching, smuggling
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 ...
- October 6, 2015