Panay News: Recent submissions

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    • Red tide menace persists in Region 6; BFAR warns vs consuming shellfish 

      Sornito, Ime (Panay News, December 20, 2023, on page 2)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region 6 has again issued a warning regarding the ongoing presence of red tide in several coastal areas, urging the public to avoid consuming shellfish from them due to ...

    • Except Pontevedra in Capiz, WV's coastal waters now free of toxic red tide 

      (Panay News, December 23, 2023, on page 2)
      All coastal waters in Western Visayas have been declared free from paralytic shellfish poison (PSP), or toxic red tide, with the sole exception of the coastal water of the town of Pontevedra in Capiz.

    • House OKs blue economy bill 

      Singuay, Mae (Panay News, December 15, 2023, on page 11)
      House Bill (HB) No. 9662, which seeks to transform the country’s maritime economy to a sustainable “blue economy,” has received the approval of the House of Representatives. The proposed “Blue Economy Act,” whose principal ...

    • Coral islands in Australia at risk of disappearing - study 

      (Panay News, December 19, 2023, on page 10)
      More than a dozen of the coral islands that mark Australia's maritime boundaries are at risk of disappearing, a study has found. Multiple stresses including rising sea levels threaten their existence. Their disappearance ...

    • Oceana: 'Prioritize fisheries protection' 

      Macapagal, Jed (Panay News, April 1, 2022, on page 9)
      International organization Oceana urged local government units (LGUs) to prioritize fisheries management and ecological protection to promote food and nutritional security. The group cited the need to ensure resiliency of ...

    • Small fishers get NegOcc guv's nod on 

      Aghon, Hazel (Panay News, December 5, 2023, on page 4)
      Small fisher leaders from coastal towns and cities of Negros Occidental province were able to obtain the support of Gov. Eugenio Jose “Bong” Lacson on several pressing issues affecting the sector during a dialogue last ...

    • Blast fishing a persistent menace 

      (Panay News, December 5, 2023, on page 6)
      Blast fishing, an environmentally devastating and illegal practice, continues to plague the waters of northern Iloilo. Despite the comprehensive ban under the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998, the persistence of this ...

    • Fish supply enough for holiday season -BFAR-6 

      Sornito, Ime (Panay News, December 28, 2023, on page 1)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources ( BFAR) Region 6 has assured consumers of enough supply of fish in Western Visayas this holiday season. BFAR- 6 director Remia Aparri said the region is more than 100 percent ...

    • Agri, fisheries in Iloilo get P54.4-M boost for El Niño defense strategy 

      Sornito, Ime (Panay News, December 22, 2023, on page 2)
      The Provincial Agriculture Office ( PAO) bared preparedness plans to mitigate the potential impacts of the El Niño phenomenon, particularly in the agriculture and fisheries sectors. The plans are in response to predictions ...

    • US stands in support of PH vs China incursion in WPS 

      Abarca, Charie (Panay News, October 24, 2023, on page 11)
      The United States (US) on Monday reaffirmed its sworn defense treaty with the Philippines, standing in support of Filipinos following China’s incursion in the West Philippine Sea. The US Department of State issued the ...

    • Lakawon Island marine reserve pushed 

      Bañaga, Dominique Gabriel (Panay News, March 28, 2023, on page 5)
      Creating a marine sanctuary in Lakawon Island, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental is being pushed. On Sunday, March 26, mayor Salvador Escalante Jr. and the media were given access to the island’s Giant Clam Village. The ...

    • 2 boats nabbed for illegal fishing 

      Sornito, Ime (Panay News, October 25, 2023, on page 4)
      Authorities have recently apprehended two fishing boats engaged in illegal fishing in the waters of Barangay Sibay in the municipality of Caluya. The fishing boat’s personnel were unregistered and were using active fishing ...

    • Over 9K liters of oily water collected from Or. Mindoro 

      Fernandez, Daniza (Panay News, March 28, 2023, on page 9)
      The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has collected over 9,000 liters of oily water during its offshore oil leak response following the massive oil spill due to the sinking of the MT Princess Empress off Oriental Mindoro last ...

    • BFAR: Keep fishing ban in 6 Mindoro towns 

      Cabrera, Romina; Macairan, Evelyn (Panay News, May 24, 2023, on page 9)
      The fishing ban being implemented in six towns in Oriental Mindoro following an oil spill from the sunken tanker Princess Empress should be retained, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). The ...

    • BFAR gives bangus fingerlings to Iloilo, Capiz beneficiaries 

      Philippine News Agency (PNA) (Panay News, August 16, 2021, on page 13)
      A total of 400,00 milkfish (bangus) fingerlings were distributed by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to the fishpond and fish cage operators in Iloilo and Capiz out of the one million stock that will ...

    • DENR accepts role to continue Wetland 2 conservation 

      Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Region VI (Panay News, February 10, 2022, on page 5)
      In a first historic milestone for the year, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) as represented by DENR 6 regional executive director Livino B. Duran, accepts the role to continue the sustainable ...

    • Woman crosses Iloilo to Guimaras twice on paddleboard 

      Villa, Hazel P. (Panay News, June 13, 2022, on page 4)
      Early risers who take a walk or jog at the Iloilo River Esplanade in the last six months are now familiar with a woman standing daily on a standup and using a paddle to move through the water. Lucy Lynette Ponce Uygongco, ...

    • Iloilo's farmers, fisherfolks feted 

      Cavañas, Mary Joy (Panay News, October 9, 2023, on page 5)
      Outstanding farmers and fisherfolks across Iloilo were recognized by the provincial government through the Provincial Agriculture Office (PAO) during the Farmers and Fisherfolks’ Day held on Friday, Oct. 6, at Punta Villa ...

    • DMW seeks justice for 35 fishers in 'forced labor' case 

      Fajardo-Dela Cruz, Danie Mae (Panay News, March 31, 2023, on page 9)
      The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) believes there are enough grounds to investigate two manning agencies for alleged “forced labor trafficking.” This case involves 35 Filipino fishermen who were initially told their ...

    • Iloilo moves to boost blue swimming crab population 

      Sornito, Ime (Panay News, May 15, 2024, on page 2)
      In a bid to revive the blue swimming crab population in the province and sustain local livelihoods, the Provincial Agriculture Office recently released crablets in Sitio Banban, Barangay Tambaliza, Concepcion town. Led by ...