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3 persons nabbed for 'illegal fishing'
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.
- October 30, 2020
Search continues for missing Antique cop
The search and rescue (SAR) operation for a missing police officer who went missing between the waters of Sibolo and Sibato islands, two of the small islands comprising Caluya, Antique, continues. Antique Provincial Disaster ...
- May 13, 2020
8 persons nabbed for 'illegal fishing'
Eight individuals were arrested for alleged illegal fishing in San Lorenzo, Guimaras. heir fish catch and three fishing boats were confiscated, said Miranda. The suspects were taken to the municipal police station, facing charges.
- September 10, 2020
Boracay, the new turtle haven
66 Olive Ridley hatchlings were released back to their home on early morning of Jan. 10, 2020. This was after the 65 days of their incubation period. The eggs were found last Nov. 5, 2019 in front of Movenpick Resort & Spa ...
- January 18, 2020
Fisherfolks up in arms against proposed oil depot in Dumangas
An oil depot is being proposed in Barangay Talusan, Dumangas, Iloilo but fisherfolks and fishpond operators in the town are against it. An oil leakage could ruin Dumangas' marine resources and the fishponds that grow premium ...
- March 22, 2021
Pilot whales refloat at stranding spot
Rescuers have successfully refloated 28 pilot whales on a notorious New Zealand beach where they had repeatedly beached themselves. The long-finned pilot whales were part of a pod of around 50 first found on Monday at ...
- February 25, 2021
'Action plan' vs oil spill on a roll
An environment management plan (EMP) addressing the environmental impact of the oil spill following an explosion from a power barge in Barangay Bo. Obrero, Lapuz district on July 3 is on a roll. AC Energy Philippines, owner ...
- July 13, 2020
Fish importation in Quarter 4 of 2021 OK'd
The Department of Agriculture (DA) approved a Certificate of Necessity to Import (CNI) for 60,000 metric tons (MT) of fish in the fourth quarter of the year. Due to the closed fishing season in several coastal areas of the ...
- August 31, 2021
Study: Helping young fish see at night makes them grow faster
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 ...
- March 7, 2020
Say bye to Boracay's wooden-hulled boats
Wooden-hulled passenger boats are no longer allowed to operate the Caticlan-Boracay Island route beginning Jan. 19. With its Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) terminated or cancelled upon its expiration next week, ...
- January 15, 2021