Panay News: Recent submissions

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    • Capiz waters now red tide-free 

      Tayona, Glenda (Panay News, February 24, 2023, on page 6)
      Good news for fisherfolks in this province. After several months, the coastal waters in Panay, President Roxas, and Pilar towns are finally free from paralytic shellfish poison (PSP) or toxic red tide, according to Bureau ...

    • Carles forms country's biggest task force vs IUU fishing 

      Sornito, Ime (Panay News, February 21, 2023, on page 4)
      To curb illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, the local government unit (LGU) of Carles organized the largest Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) in the country. A kick off ceremony for the IATF was held on Feb. ...

    • MORE Power commits to environmental stewardship; Over a thousand juvenile fishes released to Iloilo River 

      (Panay News, February 20, 2023, on page 1)
      MORE Electric and Power Corporation’s (MORE Power) recent release of over a thousand juvenile fishes in the Iloilo River highlighted the company’s commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. In partnership ...

    • Roxas City coasts, Sapian Bay negative of red tide 

      Tayona, Glenda (Panay News, January 12, 2023, on page 4)
      After more than two months, the coastal waters of Roxas City and Sapian Bay which cover the Ivisan and Sapian coasts, are now red tide-free. Shellfish Bulletin No. 01-2023 of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources ...

    • Green turtles rescued in Tibiao 

      Sornito, Ime (Panay News, January 24, 2023, on page 4)
      Three green sea turtles stranded in the coastal area of Barangay San Isidro, Tibiao, Antique were rescued. The green turtle is a large, weighty sea turtle with a wide, smooth carapace, or shell. It inhabits tropical and ...

    • BFAR grants P3.69M to boost Antique salt industry 

      Philippine News Agency (PNA) (Panay News, January 20, 2023, on page 6)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) will provide P3.69 million worth of equipment to 45 individuals and a fisherfolk group to boost the salt industry in this province. BFAR-Antique provincial director ...

    • Juvenile whale shark washes ashore in San Jose 

      Sornito, Ime (Panay News, January 23, 2023, on page 10)
      A juvenile whale shark, or butanding, washed ashore in Sitio Banay-banay, Barangay San Pedro, San Jose, Antique, around 6:30 a.m. yesterday, Jan. 22. Personnel from the San Jose Municipal Environment and Natural Resources ...

    • DOT maps out diving sites in W. Visayas 

      Philippine News Agency (PNA) (Panay News, January 25, 2023, on page 3)
      The Department of Tourism (DOT) is currently mapping diving sites in Region 6. Developing the Western Visayas Dive Circuit is among its priorities this year. Regional Director Crisanta Marlene Rodriguez said Tuesday there ...

    • Iloilo researchers see potential for drug development; Marine bacteria in Tubbataha show anti-cancer properties 

      Subingsubing, Krixia (Panay News, November 28, 2023, on page 2)
      For the last five years, scientists from the University of San Agustin (USA) in Iloilo province have been combing the country’s oceans for microorganisms that can cure intractable diseases. This year, they finally discovered ...

    • Tañon Strait dolphins declining and in peril 

      (Panay News, December 2, 2023, on page 9)
      Researchers from the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) are warning that unchecked ecotourism and overfishing are threatening the cetacean biodiversity of the famous and richly diverse Tañon ...

    • BFAR: 'Enough salt in Western Visayas' 

      Sornito, Ime (Panay News, September 2, 2022, on page 2)
      Consumers in Western Visayas should not worry. There is enough supply of salt in the region, according to Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) regional director Remia A. Aparri. She has not received any report ...

    • Capiz mulls establishment of TF Bantay Dagat 

      Tayona, Glenda (Panay News, September 5, 2022, on page 5)
      The Capiz provincial government is taking steps to protect its coastal areas from illegal fishing. Recently, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Committee on Environment and Natural Resources headed by Board Member Jose Fulgencio ...

    • 10 graduates from WV topnotchers in fisheries board exam 

      (Panay News, November 9, 2023, on page 3)
      Graduates from Western Visayas have occupied the most spots in the Top 10 in the recently released results of the October 2023 Fisheries Technologist Licensure Examinations (FTLE). The Professional Regulation Commission ...

    • 172 passengers rescued from distressed fast craft 

      (Panay News, November 22, 2023, on page 1)
      In a successful rescue operation, 172 passengers were saved after a fast craft bound for Iloilo City experienced mechanical failure off the coasts of Panay and Negros islands yesterday afternoon. There were no serious ...

    • Festive and frugal; Amid rising meat prices, shift to agri-fishery holiday dining pressed 

      Sornito, Ime; Baylon, Jen; Cavañas, Mary Joy (Panay News, November 22, 2023, on page 1)
      s the holiday season approaches, the traditional preparation of meaty dishes featuring pork, beef or chicken has become increasingly expensive. With meat prices rising, consumers are seeking affordable yet delicious ...

    • P1.4-M illegal fish seized in major anti-poaching ops 

      Baylon, Jen (Panay News, November 16, 2023, on page 2)
      In a significant move against illegal fishing, the Iloilo Police Provincial Office (IPPO) successfully conducted a week-long operation, culminating on Monday, Nov. 13. Illegally-caught fish valued at nearly P1.4 million ...

    • Red tide still up in Aklan waters 

      Zabal, Boy Ryan (Panay News, December 1, 2023, on page 4)
      A red tide alert is still raised in Mambuquiao and Camanci in Batan town. In the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) shellfish bulletin on Nov. 24, samples collected in the coastal waters of Mambuquiao and ...

    • Ferry boat sinks in Parola wharf 

      Baylon, Jen (Panay News, November 15, 2023, on page 2)
      No one was hurt after a ferry boat partially sank in Parola wharf in this city around 5 a.m. yesterday. Iloilo Coast Guard commander Paterno Belarmino Jr. said MV Margaux 1 was docked at the wharf. However, it experienced ...

    • Closed season: Fishing in Visayan Sea prohibited for 3 months beginning today 

      Sornito, Ime (Panay News, November 15, 2023, on page 1)
      Starting today, the Visayan Sea will observe a three-month fishing moratorium to combat the severe decline in fish populations caused by overfishing. Until Feb. 15, 2024, it is forbidden for fisherfolk to catch, sell or ...

    • DOST VI scholars claim top spots in fisheries board exam 

      (Panay News, November 9, 2023, on page 13)
      Five Department of Science and Technology (DOST) VI scholar graduates emerged as the topnotchers in the October 2023 Licensure Examination for Fisheries Professionals.