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'Sa Pagpula sang Lawod': A voice to the oppressed
(Panay News,April 17, 2021 , on page 12)The University of the Philippines-produced Sa Pagpula sang Lawod (When the Ocean Bleeds) short film was officially launched on Monday, April 12 at Iloilo Cinematheque, Iloilo City. The 18-minute film was narrated in three ... -
Sabalus may breed in captivity
(Panay News,October 19, 1995 , on page 8)We are happy to note the great concern shown by the provincial government over the problem of our dwindling supply of bangus (milkfish) fries in the open sea. As reported by Iloilo Capitol's info officer Pet Melliza, the ... -
Safe travel option: Study for bridge over Iloilo Strait out soon
(Panay News,August 9, 2019 , on page 1-14)Once completed, the proposed bridge connecting Iloilo and Guimaras Island will be another travel option when crossing the Iloilo Strait to go to any point in the nearby island province from this city. It could curb if not ... -
Sagay City local nabbed over 'illegal fishing'
(Panay News,August 15, 2020 , on page 4)Police nabbed a man charged with illegal fishing in Barangay Vito, Sagay City, Negros Occidental. Resident Alex Brillantes, 48, was caught around 9:55 a.m. on Aug. 13, police said. -
Sagay holds training for better mangrove protection
(Panay News,April 6, 2015 , on page B3-B5)Mangrove protectors who are members of the Suyac Island Eco-Tourism Association (SIETAS) and Mangrove Warriors of Barangay Old Sagay trained on Basic MAngrove Taxonomy, biodiversity, climate change and eco-tourism. The ... -
Sagay illegal fishing: 2 nabbed, 6 escaped
(Panay News,August 5, 2018 , on page 6)Two men were arrested for illegal fishing in a marine reserve in Sagay City, Negros Occidental. Six others managed to evade arrest by jumping off their fishing boat around 8:15 a.m. on Friday, according to the police. Chief ... -
[ Salt farm ]
(Panay News,May 31, 2015 , on page 8)Salt farm workers in Cavite fill up a pond with saltwater that produces rock salt when left to dry under the sun. Salt producers take advantage of the hot dry spell stemming from the El Niño phenomenon. -
Salt-making alternative to Antique's fisherfolk
(Panay News,December 11, 2015 , on page 6)Aside from setting into sea at the onset of the El Niño phenomenon, more Antiqueño fisherfolk are engaging in solar salt-making as their alternative livelihood. Allette Gayatin, Antique Office of the Provincial Agriculture ... -
Saludan Festival Tigbauan
(Panay News,October 23, 2006 , on page B1)Although relatively small, Tigbauan is one of Iloilo's leading towns in fish production. Its municipal waters, abundant with fish are oftentimes producing more than what residents can consume. Three of from its ten coastal ... -
San Jose gets new fish port
(Panay News,October 6, 2017 , on page 5)The Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) turned over the P40-million facility to the local government on Wednesday. The new fishing port will serve not only San Jose de Buenavista but also the neighboring ... -
San Miguel can build Boracay-Caticlan bridge in 2 year - Ang
(Panay News,July 14, 2018 , on page B1)San Miguel Corp can build a bridge between Boracay Island and Caticlan in 2 years, said its president Ramon Ang, adding the conglomerate was ready to submit its proposal to government. "We think we can build the bridge ... -
Sandfish: expensive, endangered, and ecologically essential
(Panay News,May 30, 2020 , on page 13)Sandfish, or Holothuria scabra, is one of the most threatened tropical sea cucumbers because of its high price, reaching up to $1,600 per kilogram (approximately P80,800) when processed and dried into trepang or beche-de-mer ... -
Sardine industry in the Philippines
(Panay News,October 28, 2016 , on page 12)The Western Mindanao Agriculture, Aquatic and Development Consortium (WESMAARRDEC) banners one of its most notable exploits for the sardine industry. The WESMAARRDEC's effort and that of its member agencies provide support ... -
Sardine manufacturers to ask for bigger increase
(Panay News,February 10, 2023 , on page 13)Sardine manufacturers said they plan to appeal the price hike allowed by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) as it was not enough to cover production costs. The Canned Sardine Producers of the Philippines (CSAP) ... -
Sardines supply in WV enough, BFAR assures
(Panay News,November 29, 2018 , on page B1)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Western Visayas said the region continues to produce sufficient volume of sardines. BFAR regional director Remia Aparri said there is no need to worry about the shortage of ... -
Save our oceans
(Panay News,May 19, 2018 , on page 8)Oceans have absorbed about a third of global carbon dioxide emissions, causing acidification. This has also resulted in coral bleaching. Ocean acidification is causing irreversible damage to coral reefs. With global warming ... -
Save the 'pawikan' in San Jose, inday Sen. Loren urged
(Panay News,November 8, 2022 , on page 7)Environmentalist in Antique are urging Antiqueña senator Inday Loren Legarda to help save endangered marine turtles (locally known as pawikan) in San Jose, Antique. they are counting on the good senator to address the ... -
Saving the seas from plastic pollution
(Panay News,April 29, 2021 , on page 6-14)The video of a marine biologist removing a plastic straw stuck in a sea turtle’s nose in August 2015 catalyzed a larger movement to eliminate single-use plastics, like plastic straws, from our day-to-day lives. Marine ... -
Say bye to Boracay's wooden-hulled boats
(Panay News,January 15, 2021 , on page 15-14)Wooden-hulled passenger boats are no longer allowed to operate the Caticlan-Boracay Island route beginning Jan. 19. With its Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) terminated or cancelled upon its expiration next week, ... -
School, Seafdec out to save endangered pantat
(Panay News,September 5, 2019 , on page 2-9)The Aklan Stae College of Agriculture (ASCA) has joined the movement of government entities in Western Visayas in taking a second look at the endangered native catfish or pantat, admitting that it is, after all, tastier ...