Browsing Panay News by Subject "illegal fishing"
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1.5 tons of 'endangered' giant clams seized in Sagay
(Panay News,April 13, 2019 , on page 2-10)Around 127 pieces of “endangered” giant clams weighing about 1.5 tons were confiscated from three fisherfolk in Barangay Molocaboc, Sagay City, Negros Occidental. Nabbed for violation of the act preventing the illegal, ... -
100 farmers, fisherfolk attend 1st regionwide agri-fishery confab
(Panay News,May 16, 2017 , on page B10)Around 100 farmers, fisher folk, municipal agriculturists, farmer associations, and local government units participated in the first regionwide agri- fishery consultative assembly in Region 6 on Thursday in the province ... -
12 groups of illegal fishers caught
(Panay News,August 19, 2015 , on page 2-19)Twelve of groups of illegal fishers have been arrested by the Iloilo Provincial Bantay Dagat Task Force off the coast of Concepcion here. According to Police officer 3 Charlie Austurias, these fishermen were using fine ... -
16 boats seized for illegal fishing
(Panay News,June 7, 2013 , on page 1-14)Operatives of the provincial Task Force Bantay Dagat have recently apprehended 16 fishing vessels engaged in illegal fishing in the 5th District. Five vessels were seized off the coast of Concepcion town on May 30, Task ... -
17 charged with illegal fishing
(Panay News,April 24, 2015 , on page 2-19)Seventeen fishermen engaged in Danish Seine fishing were charged with illegal fishing before the Provincial Prosecutor's Office. The complaint was specifically for violation of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 246 that ... -
2 arrested for illegal fishing
(Panay News,May 26, 2019 , on page 4)Two men were arrested for illegal fishing in Barangay Enclaro, Binalbagan, Negros Occidental. Police identified them as resident TD Calderon and Raul Gabaida of Barangay Saraet, Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental. -
2 men jailed for 'illegal fishing'
(Panay News,September 12, 2018 , on page 5)For illegal fishing, two persons were arrested in Negros Occidental. They were the 27-year-old Jeremiah Morit of Barangay Tagda, Hinigaran town and 54-year-old Rejam Quianto of Barangay Aguisan, Himamaylan City, a police ... -
2 nabbed for illegal fishing
(Panay News,April 19, 2015 , on page 8)For fishing in the waters of Dumangas town using fine mesh nets and active fishing gears, two men were arrested. Their fishing boat was impounded, said Inspector Francis Albert Fortunado, Dumangas police chief. The suspects ... -
2 new speed boats seen to bolster drive vs illegal fishing
(Panay News,September 14, 2023 , on page 2-15)The provincial government has acquired two speed boats to further strengthen its campaign against illegal fishing, particularly in northern Iloilo. Provincial Administrator Raul Banias said the new speed boats were delivered ... -
2 persons nabbed for ‘illegal fishing’
(Panay News,May 15, 2020 , on page 4)Two persons were nabbed for alleged illegal fishing in the waters of Barangay Zone 15, Talisay City, Negros Occidental. They were Regie Dela Torre, 19, of Barangay Singcang-Airport and Rolando Dayon, 48, of Barangay 2, a ... -
20 illegal fishing vessels seized
(Panay News,March 19, 2015 , on page 2-15)More illegal fishers were caught in the waters of northern Iloilo. Before dawn yesterday, the Iloilo Bantay Dagat Force and Dumangas Police Station apprehended six motorboats and 17 illegal fishers. The Philippine Fisheries ... -
3 men jailed for 'illegal fishing'
(Panay News,January 28, 2021 , on page 6)For alleged illegal gambling, three men were apprehended in Barangay Enclaro, Binalbagan, Negros Occidental. Police identified them as Edgar Librado, 36; Frederick Salde, 29; and Jezar Gilbogan, 45 – all residents of ... -
3 persons nabbed for 'illegal fishing'
(Panay News,October 30, 2020 , on page 4)For alleged illegal fishing, three individuals were arrested in Baranga Odiongan, San Dionisio, Iloilo. They were Elmer Magallanes, 45; Renze Octavio, 30; and Rubin Libo-on, 62, a police report showed. -
3-month fishing ban: ‘Closed season’ in Visayan Sea starts Nov. 15 - BFAR
(Panay News,November 1, 2017 , on page 1-14)The yearly threemonth closed fishing season in the Visayan Sea, one of the country’s major fishing grounds suffering from overfishing, starts this Nov. 15. Sardines, herrings and mackerels make up one-third of the fish ... -
31 fishers caught for illegal 'diwal' harvest
(Panay News,April 15, 2015 , on page 10-45)Philippine Coast Guard personnel on Monday arrested 31 fishers for illegally harvesting diwal (angel wing clam) off the coast of Barangay Talon. The fishers violated City Ordinance No. 016-2007, which provides guidelines ... -
4 fishermen nabbed for illegal fishing
(Panay News,October 5, 2022 , on page 2)Four fishermen were arrested yesterday in the waters of Barangay Sua, San Dionisio town for alleged illegal fishing. Detained at the San Dionisio police station were Judith Bulacan, 47, boat captain; George Bulacan, 28; ... -
4 fishers arrested in Roxas
(Panay News,October 22, 2017 , on page 10)Bantay Dagat operatives have arrested four fishers on board a motorboat in Roxas City. The fishers were allegedly using active gear without permit from the local government – in violation of City Ordinance No. 016-2007 – ... -
4 nabbed for 'illegal fishing'
(Panay News,February 6, 2021 , on page 5)Four fishermen were caught for alleged illegal fishing in Barangay Poblacion, San Dionisio, Iloilo. Police identified the suspects as Romeo Magnaye, 32; James Edem, 32; Charlie Edem, 24; and Enrile Batayola, 49, all residents ... -
4 persons arrested for 'illegal fishing'
(Panay News,March 7, 2020 , on page 6)Four persons were nabbed for illegal fishing in the waters of Barangay Zone 15, Talisay City, Negros Occidental. They were Jay Acha, 42; Joseph Gozales, 54; Ermelito Dela Cruz, 47; and Richard Acha, 36 – all residents of ... -
4 persons arrested for 'illegal fishing'
(Panay News,March 7, 2020 , on page 6)Four persons were nabbed for illegal fishing in the waters of Barangay Zone 15, Talisay City, Negros Occidental. They were Jay Acha, 42; Joseph Gonzales, 54; Ermelito Dela Cruz, 47; and Richard Acha, 36 - all residents of ...