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BFAR exec pushes aggressive techno transfer activities
To secure a sustainable fish supplyfor the country, Philippine Technical and Administrative Committee (PTAC) members requested SEAFDEC/AQD to put all aquaculture research and development plans into fruition. “The Philippines’ ...
- January 8, 2019
For good or for show?: City Hall mulls Boracay-like rehab of coastal barangays
Inspired by the national government’s initiative in Boracay Island in Aklan and Manila Bay rehabilitation program, the city government will soon be launching its own coastal cleanup in 26 coastal barangays in the metro ...
- March 6, 2019
The UN climate change approach
Many coral reefs “bleach” (lose the algae that live in symbiotic partnership with them) when sea temperature rise. For the ignorant, this is a dying episode because of the change in color, which is far from the truth. The ...
- January 14, 2019
SEAFDEC/AQD addresses constraints in aquaculture production
Three major constraints in aquaculture are lack of sufficient fry supply, high cost of feed and skilled manpower to keep aquaculture ventures running. SEAFDEC has been conducting research using indigenous materials that ...
- January 4, 2019
Lessons from the ongoing Manila Bay rehab
For almost 100 years, Manila Bay has been abused, misused, and mistreated by Filipinos living around the bay, from Cavite to Manila to Bulacan. Just like our Iloilo Rivers and seas, it has been a symbol of environmental ...
- February 26, 2019
DENR-6 celebrate World Wetlands Day
In celebration of World Wetlands Day, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) conducted a Bird Watching Activity at Brgy. Tubigan, Zarraga. The Department wants to impart this knowledge especially among ...
- February 7, 2019
Agriculture, forestry and fisheries in the 21st century
I would like to commend the young Officers of the Future Leaders of the Philippines and the Council of Deans for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in Western Visayas for successfully holding the 11th Future Leaders of ...
- March 11, 2019
Task force similar to Boracay eyed in Manila Bay rehab
Government officials tasked to rehabilitate Manila Bay will create an inter-agency task force similar to what was created for the massive cleanup of Boracay, Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año said Tuesday. ...
- January 11, 2019
USAID to help NegOcc fishery industry
The fishery industry of Negros Occidental is seen to get a boost through the partnership of the academe and the business sector with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Frank Carbon, chief ...
- January 9, 2019
DOT on Paraw Regatta: 'More than celebration, protect the environment'
The Department of Tourism (DoT) pitched environmental protection during the kickoff activities of the 47th Iloilo-Guimaras Paraw Regatta Festival in the province of Guimaras. DOT-6 regional director Atty. Helen J. Catalbas ...
- February 13, 2019