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Seminar series on socio-economic researches
A series of seminars on socio-economic researches in agriculture, aquatic, and natural resources were recently organized to provide a venue for the dissemination and discussion of policy and relevant issues, as well as to ...
- September 19, 2018
Illegal fishing
Illegal fishing is rampant in Western Visayas, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. What should be done? The country already has a strengthened law against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) ...
- August 6, 2016
DENR okays guidelines for ecotourism in protected areas
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has come up with a set of guidelines for planning and managing of ecotourism activities within nationally designated protected areas. DENR Secretary Ramon J.P. ...
- August 11, 2013
IRR for Philippine Fisheries Code ready for signing
In less than six months since the start of drafting the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998, as amended by Republic Act 10654, it is now ready for signing. Agriculture Secretary ...
- September 21, 2015
Scientist invents new hatchery tech to save endemic ayungin
The declining population of the native freshwater fish ayungin, also known as silver therapon,is set to get a boost after a scientist devised a new system of growing its larvae in captivity. The hatchery technique was ...
- December 14, 2019
Housing, agriculture, fisheries are new 'economic boosters' - Hontiveros
Opposition senator Risa Hontiveros has urged economic managers in the country on Thursday to consider other potential drivers of the national economy as the country's growth strategy falters. During the Senate hearing on ...
- August 31, 2019
'Sea row affects fishing industry'
Filipino fisherfolk stand to lose P200 million worth of daily income if the Philippines loses its case against China over territorial claims at the West Philippine Sea, a Senate leader said. "There lies the greatest danger ...
- July 10, 2015
Chinese boats off Pag-asa 'meant to take control of West PH Sea'
Hundreds of Chinese vessels that has been circling Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea are part of intimidation tactics meant to give Beijing control of the strategic waterway, an analyst warned Sunday. The Philippine ...
- April 1, 2019
'Seaweed not green enough'
Seaweed has a lot going for it. It’s an incredibly nutritious and, many says, tasty food. It’s also very versatile, with uses in fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and even industrial products like adhesives and dyes. ...
- September 13, 2016
Experts to test oil leak-hit seawater in Banago
Seawater samples for laboratory testing were taken from areas in Barangay Banago affected by the oil leak from a pipeline of Petron Corp. Negros Island Region's Office of Environment Monitoring and Enforcement Division ...
- March 2, 2016