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'Hulbot' fishermen arrested, charged
(Panay News,March 20, 2016 , on page 2-15)Criminal charges have been filed by the Iloilo Provincial Bantay Dagat Task Force (IPBDTF) against 10 fishermen who were caught using the forbidden "hulbot-hulbot" off Banate Bay, a protected marine reserve in Banate town. ... -
'Hulbot' fishermen arrested, pay fine
(Panay News,February 14, 2014 , on page 4)Nineteen fishermen engaging in Danish seine or “hulbot-hulbot” fishing were made to pay a P50,000 compromise fine following their arrest in Iloilo City recently. The fishermen were arrested off the coast of Sicogon Island, ... -
'Hulbot' fishers caught off Concepcion waters
(Panay News,July 22, 2017 , on page 2, 14)Fifteen fishermen from Negros Occidental were caught using the forbidden trawlboat, a modified Danish seine, in the marine waters off Baliguian Island in Barangay Malangabang, Concepcion, Iloilo. The fishermen were led by ... -
'Hulbot' fishers nabbed.
(Panay News,February 26, 2014 , on page 3)Twelve more fisherman Engage in Danish seine fishing have been arrested. According to the Iloilo Bantay Dagat Task Force, the fishermen on board three motorboats -Yolanda Maiza and Queen Mary- were apprehended 4.3 kilometers ... -
Hundreds of whales dead in Australia stranding
(Panay News,September 24, 2020 , on page 15)Hundreds of pilot whales have died in a mass stranding in southern Australia despite efforts to save them, with rescuers racing Wednesday to free a few dozen survivors. Another 200 long-finned pilot whales were discovered ... -
'Hutik-hutik' results to super fast spread of COVID at Iloilo Fish Port
(Panay News,August 10, 2020 , on page 9)In less than one week, the number of people infected with COVID-19 traced to the frequently crowded Iloilo Fish Port Complex in Barangay Tanza, Iloilo City ballooned to 105 by Friday last week. This super fast community ... -
Hydroponics farming research center launched in Roxas
(Panay News,March 15, 2021 , on page 11)A center for modern farming has been launched here — the Indoor Hydroponics Farming Research Center at Doña Emeliana Alba Memorial School (DEAMS) in Barangay Pinaypayan Lanot. Hydroponic farming is a method of growing ... -
IATF: 'Positive result on Caluya oil spill cleanup'
(Panay News,July 6, 2023 , on page 3)Months-long cleanup initiatives to address the oil spill in the island municipality of Caluya yielded positive results, according to the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF). On July 3, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and ... -
Ibajay to vie for Asia's largest mangrove
(Panay News,June 30, 2010 , on page 4)Ibajay town here will compete for the record of having the largest mangrove tree in Asia. Ibajay Mayor Lulu Miraflores said a group of Japanese experts arrived recently to document the mangrove found in the boundary of ... -
Ibajay's Mangrove Eco-Tourism Park: A Nature's Haven
(Panay News,January 26, 2010 , on page B1)Mayor Ma. Lourdes Miraflores of Ibajay disclosed that the "Katunggan it Ibajay" is the only and most diverse natural growth mangrove community in the whole Philippines and even in Southeast Asia as confirmed by the Southeast ... -
Ice turns pink in Italy's Alps, sparks algae probe
(Panay News,July 7, 2020 , on page 16)Italian scientists are investigating the mysterious appearance of pink glacial ice in the Alps, caused by algae that accelerate the effects of climate change. There is debate about where the algae come from, but Biagio Di ... -
Idle fishponds considered for mangrove planting
(Panay News,February 12, 2014 , on page 16)Idle fishponds in negros Occidental were being eyed for mangrove reforestation, non-government organization (NGO) leaders said yesterday. The province has 16,375 hectares (ha.) of fishponds, Josephine Abares of the Zoological ... -
Illegal fish cages at Iloilo River demolished
(Panay News,June 28, 2016 , on page 4)Twenty-one illegal fish cages locally called punot at the Iloilo River were demolished from Carpenter's Bridge upstream along Barangay Navais, Mandurriao district and Barangay Sooc, Arevalo district. -
Illegal fishers arrested in Concepcion, Carles
(Panay News,October 30, 2015 , on page 4)Eight fishermen using active gears within the municipal waters of Carles and Concepcion towns were apprehended from Oct. 25 to 27. They were detained in jails, according to Police Officer 3 Charlie Asturias of Provincial ... -
Illegal fishers caught
(Panay News,August 19, 2014 , on page 7)Five fishermen in Sagay City were caught for encroaching the marine sanctuary there. They were identified as Boy Mark Seronda, 27; Emelito Seronda, 24; Lito Sanita, 50; Bernardo Estelita, 44; and Leopoldo Leponario, 57, ... -
Illegal fishers caught
(Panay News,March 28, 2014 , on page 10)Authorities arrested 27 crew members of a fishing boat for encroachment in the coastal municipality of Cauayan yesterday. The crew members were onboard FB Aquaking Dos, which was caught within the municipal waters 5.7 ... -
Illegal fishers caught in Concepcion waters
(Panay News,September 18, 2015 , on page 2-19)The Iloilo Provincial Bantay Dagat Task Force apprehended a commercial fishing boat engaged in purse seine fishing and two motorized boats engaged in shell gathering with the use of air compressor off the waters of Concepcion, ... -
Illegal fishers fall
(Panay News,March 16, 2014 , on page 2)A police team led by PO3 Paul Magdaong conducted a seaborne patrol that resulted to the apprehension of three fishing vessels owned by Artemio Fortaleza Sr., Bella Torente and Melgar Durano. -
Illegal fishers from oil spill-hit towns fall
(Panay News,March 6, 2014 , on page 2-12)Thirty-six fishermen from the oil spill-hit towns of Batad and Estancia were arrested for illegal fishing early this week. The fishermen were caught engaging in Danish seine fishing. The Iloilo Provincial Bantay Dagat Task ... -
Illegal fishers in 'hot water'
(Panay News,August 14, 2014 , on page 11-14)Seven fishermen caught using improvised dynamites off the coast of Barosbos Island in Carles are in deep trouble here. SPO1 Gilbert Piedad of the Iloilo Provincial Bantay Dagat Task force is set to file a criminal complaint ...