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AFP: Chinese 'fishermen' used vs PH in two ways
(Panay News,September 16, 2023 , on page 9-15)When they are not directly supporting the China Coast Guard (CCG) in blocking supplies to a key Philippine outpost in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Chinese maritime militia (CMM) posing as fishermen are harming the ... -
AFP sounds alarm: Rozul reef's corals wiped out; Chinese militia vessels under scrutiny
(Panay News,September 18, 2023 , on page 9-15)Coral reefs in Rozul reef, where suspected Chinese militia vessels have been spotted, are now entirely gone, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) announced on Saturday. The Western Command Commander expressed suspicions ... -
WV winner on fisheries conservation vies for nat'l award
(Panay News,September 22, 2023 , on page 4-15)In celebration of the 60th National Fish Conservation (FishCon) Week and in recognition of the efforts of local stakeholders in maintaining clean and thriving fisheries in their respective communities, winners of the Malinis ... -
Antique, Misamis Oriental, N. Mindanao eyed as go-to dive sites
(Panay News,September 18, 2023 , on page 14)The Department of Tourism (DOT) is preparing Antique, Northern Mindanao and Misamis Oriental as the next go-to diving sites to sustain the Philippines’ standing as the leading dive destination in the region. Tourism secretary ... -
Red tide still up in WV waters
(Panay News,September 22, 2023 , on page 5)All varieties of shellfish and Acetes sp., commonly known as alamang or hipon, from specific coasts in Western Visayas are still deemed unsafe for human consumption. Recent samples collected from Panay, Pilar, President ... -
Bill to strengthen PH salt industry gets Senate's nod
(Panay News,September 13, 2023 , on page 13)The Senate yesterday approved a bill that seeks to strengthen and revitalize the country’s salt industry. Senate Bill No. (SBN) 2243, or the Philippine Salt Industry Development Act, was approved in a plenary session with ... -
Nat'l shrimp congress kicks off in Bacolod
(Panay News,September 21, 2023 , on page 4-15)The 14th Philippine Shrimp Congress kicked off at the SMX Convention Center here with a focus on the promising export potential of the industry. This three-day event, running until Sept. 22, is a biennial affair and carries ... -
Newly discovered fish species was first spotted in a Bohol public market
(Panay News,September 9, 2023 , on page 4-15)In the bustling fish markets of the Philippines, a vibrant and peculiar sight caught the attention of scientists — an orange-eyed sea creature with an air of mystery. This chance encounter marked the beginning of an exciting ... -
PH is 'Asia's leading dive destination' again - DOT
(Panay News,September 8, 2023 , on page 9-15)The Philippines was named “Asia’s Leading Dive Destination” for the fifth consecutive year at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2023 held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on September 6. This was ... -
2 new speed boats seen to bolster drive vs illegal fishing
(Panay News,September 14, 2023 , on page 2-15)The provincial government has acquired two speed boats to further strengthen its campaign against illegal fishing, particularly in northern Iloilo. Provincial Administrator Raul Banias said the new speed boats were delivered ... -
Quintet of DOST scholars score highest marks in Fisheries Tech board exam
(Panay News,October 17, 2022 , on page 16)Five Department of Science and Technology (DOST) scholar graduates were among the 20 topnotchers in the October 2022 Fisheries Technology board examination. -
Bacolodnons encouraged to eat fish following ASF cases in Iloilo
(Panay News,October 19, 2022 , on page 4)Task Force Botagoy (TFB) is encouraging residents of this city to eat fish instead of meat following the confirmed cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Oton, Iloilo. Just to be safe, “we must avoid eating pork meat or ... -
PCG-Northern NegOcc holds SAR, oil spill simulation exercise
(Panay News,October 20, 2022 , on page 3-11)The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in northern Negros Occidental held a search and rescue and oil spill simulation exercise yesterday morning at the Banago Port here. Members of the Philippine Red Cross, the Bacolod City ... -
Riverbank protection structures completed along Binalbagan River
(Panay News,October 24, 2022 , on page 7)The Department of Public Works and Highways ( DPWH) has completed riverbank protection structures on the left and right banks of the Binalbagan River located in Hinigaran, Negros Occidental. DPWH Region 6 director Nerie ... -
Capiz's 5 coastal areas still positive for red tide
(Panay News,October 26, 2022 , on page 4)All types of shellfish and Acetes sp. or alamang gathered from Sapian Bay and the waters of Roxas City, Panay, President Roxas, and Pilar towns in this province are still not safe for human consumption. Shellfish collected ... -
BFAR, Malay LGU stop entry of shellfish from Capiz
(Panay News,October 8, 2022 , on page 5)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) here and the local government unit (LGU) of Malay are implementing measures to prevent entry to Boracay Island of shellfish particularly oysters or “talaba” from the ... -
Illegal fishing still rampant in Iloilo
(Panay News,October 10, 2022 , on page 7)How is the Iloilo Provincial Bantay Dagat doing? Illegal fishing remains rampant in the province’s territorial waters. Some culprits are also Ilonggos; others are outsiders such as from Negros and Masbate, even as far as ... -
900 red tide-stricken shellfish farmers get aid
(Panay News,October 15, 2022 , on page 3)The city government has extended financial aid to several registered small shellfish farmers here affected by red ride. A total of 900 registered shellfish farmers from barangays Balijuagan, Barra, Baybay, Cagay, Culajao, ... -
SMPC turns over 40 fiberglass bancas for fishing livelihood
(Panay News,October 7, 2022 , on page 8-7)Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC), in partnership with the Department of Energy (DOE), has turned over 40 boats through its fiberglass banca program that aims to promote sustainable fishing livelihood to impact ... -
Capiz fish farmers laud UPV livelihood support
(Panay News,August 4, 2022 , on page 9-11)The Roxas City Aquaculture Association (RACA) lauded the livelihood support initiative of the Institute of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS-IA), University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV). Manuelito ...
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