Browsing Panay News by Name "Oceana Philippines"
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4 feted for protecting ocean
(Panay News,June 13, 2016 , on page 18)Three people from Negros Island and one from Cebu were recognized for their efforts in protecting and conserving the ocean. -
Environmental group to sue NSWMC for 'inaction' on plastic pollution
(Panay News,June 28, 2021 , on page 15)A marine conservation group is eyeing to sue the National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC) for its alleged inaction to solve the problem of plastic pollution. The marine conservation group Oceana, in a statement ... -
Iloilo drive vs "hulbot" fishing get boost
(Panay News,July 18, 2018 , on page 3)The provincial government’s campaign against the prohibited hulbot-hulbot fishing has gotten a big boost. The Department of Agriculture (DA) approved a proposed update to Fisheries Administrative Order (FAO) No. 246 banning ... -
Oceana: 'Prioritize fisheries protection'
(Panay News,April 1, 2022 , on page 9)International organization Oceana urged local government units (LGUs) to prioritize fisheries management and ecological protection to promote food and nutritional security. The group cited the need to ensure resiliency of ... -
‘Stop destructive fishing’
(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, ... -
'Strict enforcement of fisheries laws key to food, economic security'
(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 ... -
Tañon Strait celebrates 19th year as protected area
(Panay News,June 11, 2017 , on page 12)Tañon Strait, a 161-kilometer strip which separates the islands of Cebu and Negros, is celebrating nearly two decades as a protected area. It is host to 62 percent of the country's coral species, plus 14 species of whales ...