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    • ‘Stop destructive fishing’ 

      Golez, Prince (Panay News, October 13, 2016, on page 5)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) called for the “proper” enforcement of fisheries law in the country. Destructive fishing methods that contribute to the decline of fish supply include blast fishing, ...

    • Stop illegal fishing before it's too late' 

      Nepomoceno, Jezza (Panay News, August 27, 2010, on page 2)
      Sangguniang Panlalawigan member Jett Rojas (5th District) called on the provincial government to curb the "undying" illegal fishing activities in the province. He also called on his colleagues in the Provincial Board to ...

    • Stop the thresher hunt: Cebu’s Treasured Sharks Slaughtered for their Unique Fins 

      (Panay News, April 8, 2016, on page B3)
      Across a shallow strait from the northernmost tip of Cebu Island lies the small, but idyllic Malapascua Island. The island is only 2.5 kilometers long and barely a kilometer wide, renowned for its fine, white sand beaches, ...

    • The story of Ivy, Lito: ‘Straight’ males do exist, may help save threatened lapu-lapu 

      Dianala, Rex D. (Panay News, December 7, 2019, on page B8)
      Will Ivy someday become Ivan? Researchers have been monitoring Ivy since 2015 to gain a better understanding of how her gender as a giant grouper or lapu-lapu might change over the years. There is no record of Ivy’s exact ...

    • Stranded whales die en masse in Australia 

      (Panay News, March 26, 2018, on page 14)
      Only six whales have survived a mass stranding of pilot whales on the coast of Western Australia. About 150 of the animals were found beached at Hamelin Bay, about 300km (180 miles) south of Perth. Their discovery by local ...

    • Stray fish 

      (Panay News, July 9, 2015, on page 2)
      Children poke a giant grouper that was washed ashore in Barangay Taboc, Libertad, Antique on Tuesday, July 7. Locally known as pugaro or kugtong, the giant grouper (Epinephelus lanceolatus) weighed 176 kilograms ad measured ...

    • 'Strict enforcement of fisheries laws key to food, economic security' 

      Philippine News Agency (PNA) (Panay News, December 11, 2015, on page B1)
      the Philippine chapter of the world's largest marine conservation group stresses on Tuesday that strict enforcement of the country's fisheries law is the key to ensuring a sustainable fisheries sector that would lead to ...

    • Striking a balance between demand for aquatic food, environmental preservation 

      (Panay News, March 16, 2018, on page B11)
      Dr. Rolando Platon, SEAFDEC/AQD Culture system Specialist is presenting his paper today on sustainable intensive aquaculture to the group of scientists in Cagayan de Oro City. Dr. Platon talks about production of sexreversed ...

    • Students pledge to protect sea cows 

      PN (Panay News, May 18, 2017, on page B10)
      Dugongs, also known as "sea cows" once grazed in thousands on the seabed off the Philippines. Presently, only a few can be seen and they can only survive in specially designated areas, where they are guaranteed food and ...

    • Study: Helping young fish see at night makes them grow faster 

      De La Cruz, Joesyl Marie (Panay News, March 7, 2020, on page B1-B6)
      Pompano, locally known as apahan or dawis lawin, is a high-value fish which is in demand both in the local and export markets. It is known for its firm and flaky meat with a sweet and mild flavor. In Asian countries including ...

    • Study: mangroves can lower carbon levels 

      (Panay News, July 21, 2016, on page 5-15)
      Mangroves are efficient in holding high carbon levels at bay, according to the United States Agency for International Development(USAID). The study determined the different types of mangroves present and estimated the ...

    • Sugar central faces probe for fish kill panay news 

      Celino, Felipe (Panay News, May 15, 2011, on page 5-10)
      Capiz officials have been urged to inspect the facilities of Capiz Sugar Central (CSC) relative to the recent fish kill in Brgy. Dulangan Pilar , Capiz. Residents blamed the sugar central for the fish kill. But according ...

    • Sum-ag River now a tourist destination 

      Singuay, Mae (Panay News, November 22, 2022, on page 4)
      The Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) approved on its third and final reading a proposed ordinance establishing Sum-ag River as a tourist destination. The city has become a gateway for various tourist destinations, and it is the ...

    • Sum-ag River now a tourist destination 

      Singuay, Mae (Panay News, November 22, 2022, on page 4)
      The Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) approved on its third and final reading a proposed ordinance establishing Sum-ag River as a tourist destination. The city has become a gateway for various tourist destinations, and it is the ...

    • Summit aims to save Visayas' marine resources 

      Garcia, E. C. (Panay News, February 16, 2012, on page 2-14)
      This province will host the 4th Governor's meeting on the Visayan Sea Protection and Coastal Law Enforcement Program or the Visayan Sea Summit tomorrow. The meeting to be held in Hotel del Rio, Iloilo City will be attended ...

    • Sunfish beaches in Miag-ao 

      Argulles, Reyshimar (Panay News, August 8, 2013, on page 2-14)
      Local residents found a sunfish beached on the shores of Brgy. Kirayan Norte, Miag-ao town yesterday morning. According to PO1 Maricel Celestial of Miag-ao police station, residents and personnel from the University of the ...

    • Sunken Negros fishing vessel: Death toll rises to 7 

      Bañaga, Dominique Gabriel (Panay News, September 28, 2021, on page 1-14)
      The sunken fishing vessel off northern Iloilo and Cebu has so far yielded seven dead crewmen. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Negros Occidental identified the fatalities as Norberto Parlotzo, Rommel Engle, Victor Calvo, ...

    • Supply chain of sardines 

      PN (Panay News, January 1, 2017, on page 10)
      The Western Mindanao Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development Consortium (WESMAARRDEC) highlighted one of its most notable exploits for the sardine industry. WESMAARRDEC's effort and that of its ...

    • Supply stable despite 'fish holiday' - BFAR 

      Sologastoa, Glenda (Panay News, September 24, 2015, on page 2)
      The "fish holiday" of commercial fishing boat operators has not affected the supply of fish in Western Visayas, according to Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) regional director Remia Aparri. Commercial ...

    • Support agri-fishery survey, Capiceños urged 

      Philippine Information Agency (PIA)-Capiz; PN (Panay News, March 16, 2013, on page 6)
      A National Statistics Office (NSO) official urged Capiceños to support the ongoing survey on agriculture and fisheries in the province. The Census on Agriculture and fisheries (CAF) needs public support to generate accurate ...