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Typhoon wrecks 23 fishing boats
Though super typhoon “Odette” claimed no lives here, it destroyed 23 fishing boats, according to the municipal government. “Nagkaraguba kag naanod. Duro nga mga fishing gears ang nagkarasamad,” said Mayor Mary Jean Te. ...
- December 20, 2021
Visayan Sea fishing ban lifted
It’s open season again for fishing in the Visayan Sea. The three-month fishing ban from November 2019 to February 2020 was lifted on Sunday, Feb. 16. The ban covered herrings, mackerels and sardines. Now fishermen could ...
- February 20, 2020
Don't eat dead fish from oil spill-hit areas, BFAR warns
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Western Visayas has issued a warning against eating dead fish in coastal areas contaminated by bunker fuel from a barge damaged by an explosion last week. Remia Aparri, ...
- July 9, 2020
'Criminal negligence': Treñas mulls charges vs power barge owner
The city government mulls filing a string of charges such as criminal negligence against AC Energy Corp., owner of the power barge that spilled thousands of liters of bunker oil into this city’s waters following an explosion ...
- July 10, 2020
70 turtle hatchlings released in San Jose
Seventy baby turtles or hatchlings were released to the sea in Barangay Fund Dalipe on Saturday, Aug. 28. This morning, 85 more will be released, according to the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO). ...
- August 30, 2021
Capitol plants more mangrove propagules in Banate
In celebration of World Water Day on March 22, the provincial capitol recently planted about 500 mangrove propagules of the bungalon species along the shoreline of Barangay Alacaygan in Banate town. “We must continue with ...
- March 26, 2021
'Ursula' damage in Iloilo seen to exceed P104M
Damage that this province incurred from typhoon “Ursula” is expected to exceed P104 million. The four towns were Ajuy, Batad, Concepcion, and Estancia. Here are the other losses that the four towns reported: * livestock / ...
- January 3, 2020
MARINA: 4 wooden-hulled boats for emergency cases
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Region 6 has approved the use of four wooden-hulled motorboats for emergency cases such as medical emergencies. The provincial government sought the agency’s approval, noting that ...
- January 11, 2021
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
200 mangrove propagules planted in Nueva Valencia
Some 200 mangrove propagules were planted along the coast of Barangay La Paz here on Feb. 20 by personnel of the municipal government and police station. Mangrove planting is a quarterly activity of the local government. ...
- February 23, 2021