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IRR for Philippine Fisheries Code ready for signing
(Panay News,September 21, 2015 , on page 14)In less than six months since the start of drafting the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998, as amended by Republic Act 10654, it is now ready for signing. Agriculture Secretary ... -
Is Boracay a war zone?
(Panay News,April 16, 2018 , on page 1-18)“Has Boracay Island suddenly become a war zone that would warrant these extreme measures? Is the government hiding something?” asked NUJP whose acting chairperson, Atty. Jocelyn Clemente urged the government not impose ... -
Is Guimaras sinking ?
(Panay News,June 24, 2016 , on page 8)Guimaras as an island is made up entirely of limestone and this type of soil or rock is a porous one, meaning it absorbs a lot of water. What significant is that the water mostly absorbed by the limestone base of Guimaras ... -
Is the Paris deal a solution against climate change?
(Panay News,January 13, 2016 , on page C2)The world is in a serious threat called climate change brought about by our very own discriminate wrongdoings. Global temperature was seen to increase by 1°C from the 19th century which resulted to the melting of glaciers ... -
'It's not fair!': total island closure riles tourism stakeholders Gov’t readies P2-B Boracay calamity fund
(Panay News,April 6, 2018 , on page 1-37)A calamity fund of P2 billion will be used to help worked that would be displaced by Boracay Island's six-month closure starting April 26. No resort owners, however, would benefit form the fund, said Presidential spokesperson ... -
It's Tatusan time again
(Panay News,June 9, 2016 , on page 1-15)Tatusan Festival is so named because Caluya is the only known source of tatus in the whole Philippines. This blue-streaked crab looks different from other crabs and may be considered "exotic" by world standard, hence selling ... -
It's total closure for Boracay
(Panay News,April 5, 2018 , on page 10)President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the recommendation to close Boracay Island for six months. It would be a total closure to tourism, said Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque. The President reached such decision during ... -
It's up to PH to heal rift over South China Sea - China
(Panay News,November 12, 2015 , on page 6)China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the Philippines' case against China at an arbitration tribunal over rival claims in the South China Sea had strained relations between Beijing and Manila, and that it was up to the ... -
'Jalaur mega dam completion means food security for Iloilo': House pledges funds for dam, Iloilo farmers
(Panay News,April 27, 2024 , on page 2)Iloilo is one of the top rice-producing provinces in the country. “We will also assist our farmers with other inputs, such as seeds, fertilizer, and farm equipment, and help them in marketing their produce by building ... -
Japan to restart commercial whale hunts
(Panay News,December 27, 2018 , on page 6)Japan said it will restart commercial whaling in July in a move that is likely to draw international criticism. It said it would withdraw from the International Whaling Commission (IWC), the body tasked with whale conservation. ... -
Japanese city on alert for deadly blowfish
(Panay News,January 17, 2018 , on page 6)A Japanese city has broadcast emergency warnings to prevent people consuming blowfish, after potentially deadly portions were mistakenly sold. A local supermarket in Gamagori city sold five packets of fugu fish without ... -
Japanese conservation biologist is new deputy chief of SEAFDEC/AQD
(Panay News,October 24, 2020 , on page 13)The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC), a regional treaty organization that promotes sustainable fisheries among its 11 member countries, welcomed the new deputy chief of its Aquaculture Department ... -
JBLFMU vows to protect Igang Bay Marine Sanctuary
(Panay News,June 17, 2010 , on page 2)The John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (JBLFMU) vowed to protect, preserve and conserve the Igang Bay Marine Sanctuary in Nueva Valencia town. The recent launching of the marine sanctuary was attended by ... -
Jed: Milk tea resto can reopen only if ...
(Panay News,November 21, 2013 , on page 2-14)Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog warned the management of a milk tea house at the Ayala Techno Hub in Mandurriao district not to reopen and operate unless they prove that their foods and drinks are safe for human consumption. ... -
Joint PH-China probe in Reed Bank incident eyed
(Panay News,June 22, 2019 , on page 5-10)Philippines and China were eyeing for a joint investigation in the Reed Bank incident where a Chinese vessel allegedly rammed the Philippine fishing boat earlier this month. Department of Justice (DOJ) secretary Menardo ... -
Jump-start aquaculture business with coaching from experts
(Panay News,February 8, 2020 , on page 11)Fish farms and hatcheries need proper management for these to prosper, so experts from the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) are offering aquaculture trainings with first-hand ... -
Juvenile whale dies after refusing to return to open seas
(Panay News,May 3, 2018 , on page B-9)The total number of dead cetaceans found in Mindanao shores is now at 57, according to a non-government organization specializing in the care, rescue, and protection of marine animals. D’Bone Museum curator Darrell ... -
Juvenile whale shark washes ashore in San Jose
(Panay News,January 23, 2023 , on page 10)A juvenile whale shark, or butanding, washed ashore in Sitio Banay-banay, Barangay San Pedro, San Jose, Antique, around 6:30 a.m. yesterday, Jan. 22. Personnel from the San Jose Municipal Environment and Natural Resources ... -
Kalibo diocese backs local groups vs Boracay closure
(Panay News,April 11, 2018 , on page 13)The Diocese of Kalibo supports the preparations of several local organizations against the six-month temporary closure of this island resort. The Diocese also expressed its opposition on the proposed construction of a mega ... -
Kapis shell industry - can the downfall be reversed?
(Panay News,February 19, 2002 , on page 9)Kapis shell once made a record of ranking in US$35 million and placed 5th among the major fishery export products of the Philippines. That was 1991. Today, the number of kapis are dwindling and worst, they have totally ...