Browsing Panay News by Subject "economics"
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10 ways APEC can protect the interests of small- scale fishermen, fish farmers
(Panay News,November 7, 2015 , on page B2)High-level officials responsible for food security in member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) have moved to protect the interests of small-scale fishers and fish farmers in an effort to integrate ... -
Abundant catch
(Panay News,October 20, 2015 , on page 8)A young fisherman is happy. He has a lot of catch today from Iloilo River. He may sell some, he says, and take home the rest for his family. His catch is proof that the Iloilo River has survived years of pollution. -
Agri, Aquaculture investments eyed in Iloilo, Guimaras
(Panay News,August 4, 2013 , on page 4)Stakeholders in Iloilo and Guimaras started to map out strategies to promote investments and support the development and agriculture and aquaculture sectors. A focused group discussion (FGD) was conducted on August 14 ... -
Agro-fisheries, tourism seen to prosper in Iloilo
(Panay News,June 12, 2015 , on page 29-38)Iloilo's economy is projected to continuously flourish with the establishment of facilities in various parts of the province. In a report, Iloilo Local Economic Development and Investment Promotion Unit (LEDIPU) bared that ... -
Aid for farming, fishing families in Cotabato
(Panay News,February 17, 2017 , on page 12)For the past four decades, the lives and livelihood of farmers and fisherfolks in some areas of Mindanao have been affected by recurrent displacement as a result of sporadic armed clashes. Through a $3-million grant from ... -
Aklan SP seeks relief for fishpond operators
(Panay News,January 26, 2014 , on page 10)The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) approved a resolution asking President Benigno Aquino III to grant fishpond operators in Aklan a five-year recovery period by condoning fishpond rentals. In Resolution No. 010 series of ... -
Aklan's Community Fish Landing Center inaugurated
(Panay News,October 18, 2016 , on page B2-B7)The Mabilo Community Fish Landing Center in Kalibo, Aklan, the third fish landing facility in the province, was inaugurated on Oct. 12. The P2.85-million facility aims to reduce post-harvest losses, serve as hub for economic ... -
Along comes…‘The Iloilo Nature Conservation Society’
(Panay News,April 9, 2018 , on page 8-14)Tuesday last week, April 3 to be exact, moi was “hijacked” by good friend and “brother”, international designer Edgardo Lopez Suelo, to attend with him a meeting/forum of stakeholders concerned with the ongoing construction ... -
APEC adopts Philippine initiative on food security
(Manila Bulletin,October 7, 2015 , on page 15)The 21 member economies of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) have adopted the Philippine initiative addressing food security by highlighting the protection of marine resources. "These are concrete and feasible ... -
Australia plans Chinese naval exercise in disputed seas
(Panay News,October 30, 2015 , on page 11)Australia said it would continue scheduled live-fire naval exercises with China, even after close ally the United States sent a warship into disputed South China Sea waters this week. On Tuesday, Washington sent its USS ... -
Barge owner pressed to pay for oil spill
(Panay News,July 8, 2020 , on page 1-14)AC Energy Corp., owner of the power barge that discharged bunker oil into this city’s waters following an explosion Friday last week, is being pressed to compensate those adversely affected. “There is no skirting the issue. ... -
Benham Rise: Looking at the big picture
(Panay News,March 19, 2017 , on page 7)Benham Rise not part of the country’s national territory. We don’t have sovereignty over it like we do over Cebu, Manila or Iloilo. However, we do have exclusive rights to explore the area and exploit whatever natural ... -
Better livelihood opportunity for farmers promoted
(Panay News,September 1, 2015 , on page 16-17)Goat raising, a practical business venture requiring low initial capital, is not popular among farmers as a livelihood option due to their lack of proper skills and motivation to improve goat management. To change farmers’ ... -
Biz groups urge APEC economies to invest in cold-chain systems
(Panay News,October 6, 2015 , on page B1)Developing countries of the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) should invest in cold-chain systems for food products to reduce waste and improve food security, the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) said. ... -
Boracay best for farming?
(Panay News,April 11, 2018 , on page 1-15)Which is best for Boracay Island – farming or tourism? The government should observe the “suitable land use rule” in deciding what to do with Boracay after its rehabilitation, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph ... -
Boracay establishments compliant with price freeze
(Panay News,May 10, 2018 , on page B1)The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has found establishments on Boracay Island compliant with the price freeze that was imposed following the declaration of the state of calamity there and island’s temporary closure ... -
Boracay informal workers uneasy but hopeful
(Panay News,May 8, 2018 , on page 2)Informal workers are feeling the pinch of this island resort’s temporary shutdown for a much needed rehabilitation. Their common complaint is the dramatic drop in their daily income. According to the International Labor ... -
Boracay Island cleanup to continue this Holy Week
(Panay News,March 29, 2018 , on page B1-B2)“We have five months to go. We have to fast track already,” Cimatu said in a media interview Tuesday. He said the priority is to solve the island’s drainage and sewerage system problems, as well as to continue the crackdown ... -
Boracay shutdown losses seen at $1B - GlobalData
(Panay News,May 3, 2018 , on page B1)The six-month closure of Boracay could result in $1 billion in economic losses, an analyst said Wednesday, as the government proceeded with its cleanup of the island. The estimated hit upwards due to canceled bookings from ... -
China starts lighthouse operations in Subi Reef
(Panay News,April 7, 2016 , on page 28)China’s transport ministry held a “completion ceremony”, marking the start of operations of the 55-metre (180-ft) high lighthouse on Subi Reef, where construction began in October, state news agency Xinhua said late on Tuesday.