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Untreated water triggers algal bloom in Boracay
A top official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-6) claimed that untreated water is one of the factors which triggered the growth of algae in the famed Boracay Island. The polluted water came ...
- March 9, 2017
Taklong Island is best Marine Protected Area in PH
Taklong Island National Marine Reserve (TINMR) of Nueva Valencia, Guimaras won the “Para el MAR” 2017 plum as the most outstanding National Integrated Protected Area System (NIPAS) Marine Protected Area (MPA) in the ...
- October 25, 2017
Town under state of calamity due to red tide
The coastal town of Carles, Iloilo, which is known for its shellfishes, is under state of calamity due to red tide which hit four barangays in Gigantes Island recently. The Sangguniang Bayan of Carles will pass a resolution ...
- September 28, 2017
DENR releases rescued endangered 'pawikan'
A large female Green Sea Turtle (Cheloniamydas) was recently released after it was rescued in the coastal area of Brgy. Navitas, Numancia, Aklan. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Protected Area Management ...
- August 11, 2017
Oplan balik sugpo: New AQD chief bares plan for SEAFDEC activities
Other than streamlining its Research and Development programs, the new chief of the Aquaculture Department (AQD) of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) in Tigbauan, Iloilo is eyeing to revive the ...
- October 19, 2017
Malandog River in Antique up for rehab
The Malandog River in Hamtic town in the province of Antique is up for rehabilitation to regain its once pristine state. Secretary Roy A. Cimatu of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in his recent ...
- May 30, 2017
Search for outstanding farmers, fisherfolk is on
All's well that ends well for DoubleDragon Properties Corp., Province of Guimaras and Iloilo City Government. This, after DoubleDragon, the developer and operator of Iloilo Ferry Terminal (formerly Guimaras-Iloilo Ferry ...
- April 6, 2017
Nurseries for baby crabs to increase production
Bue crabs or kasag production in Western Visayas declined by 45 percent from 1992 to 2015, prompting efforts to enhance the sought-after crustacean’s survival. During the Media Brunch on Blue Economy for Sustainable Seas, ...
- December 11, 2017
BFAR-6 filed most number of illegal fishing cases
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Regional Office 6 has the most number of cases filed on illegal fishing among 16 regions of the country. From July 2016 to June 2017 BFAR has filed 863 cases against ...
- October 21, 2017
DA chief vows to improve agriculture, fisheries output
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Emmanuel Piñol vowed to improve the production in the agriculture and fisheries of the country. Piñol was one of the guest speakers of the 11th National Shrimp Congress held at the ...
- November 18, 2017