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E.B. Magalona embarks on economic recovery plan
(SunStar Philippines,July 2, 2020 , on page 5)The town of E.B. Magalona under Mayor Marvin Malacon started to endeavor on how the government could help stimulate the economic recovery and healing in their town with the severe impact of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) ... -
EB Magalona eyes marine hatchery
(SunStar Philippines,May 18, 2023 , on page 5)The municipality of EB Magalona, dubbed the “Blue Crab Capital of Negros Occidental,” is proposing the establishment of a multi-species marine hatchery to ensure the sustainability and growth of its aquaculture products. ... -
Eco-trail in Victorias City gets P1.2 M in aid
(SunStar Philippines,July 26, 2022 , on page 6)The Provincial Government of Negros Occidental has turned over financial assistance amounting to P1.2 million to Barangay VI-A Mangrove Eco-Trail in Zone III Pasil, Victorias City. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson led the ... -
El Niño gives breeders chance to grow milkfish production – group
(SunStar Philippines,April 25, 2024 , on page 5)Fish farmers, especially those growing brackish and marine species, should seize the opportunity to grow milkfish production amid the ongoing effects of the El Niño phenomenon. “The heat exacerbated by the phenomenon ... -
Ending joint maritime exploration
(SunStar Philippines,June 28, 2022 , on page 6)President Rodrigo Duterte made the right move when he ordered the termination of the talks with China for a joint oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea. The talks began after Manila signed in November 2018 a ... -
Enjoy the white sand beaches
(SunStar Philippines,March 4, 2020 , on page 6)As the summer season draws near, people are considering going on a short vacation preferably going to the white sand shores like in the southern peripheries of the town of Hinoba-an. Beaching in the summertime is very ... -
Enrile: Ruling on West Philippine Sea not meaningless
(SunStar Philippines,May 19, 2021 , on page 5)Former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile said the 2016 The Hague ruling favoring Philippines over China in its claim in the West Philippine Sea is not meaningless, but the United Nations (UN) has no police power to enforce ... -
Exercise freedom of navigation at West Philippine Sea -- group
(SunStar Philippines,April 3, 2022 , on page 3-11)Militant group Anakpawis is calling for the exercise of freedom of navigation at the West Philippine Sea. This, following the recent incident between the Chinese Coast Guard and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Panatag ... -
Face masks in River
(SunStar Philippines,May 20, 2021 , on page 2)A local environmental group is calling for a regulation of recreational activities within the Panigan-Tamugan River after several solid wastes were recovered, including several face masks and face shields, during a clean-up ... -
Farmers, fisherfolk oppose EO 171 extension
(SunStar Philippines,December 1, 2022 , on page 10)Fifteen farmers and fisherfolk organizations released a joint statement Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, expressing their opposition to the extension of Executive Order (EO) 171, saying the reduced import tariff did not benefit ... -
Farmers, fisherfolks to receive cash assistance
(SunStar Philippines,October 23, 2020 , on page 10)Small rice farmers will receive cash assistance from the excess money collected from rice tariffs while fisherfolk, corn, coconut and sugar farmers, as well as indigenous peoples will receive cash and food assistance from ... -
Fights vs. sargassum debris
(SunStar Philippines,August 13, 2020 , on page 5)Seen as a blight on shorelines and considered a nuisance by fishermen, the sargassum seaweed is now being used to fertilize the mined-out lands of nickel miner Cagdianao Mining Corporation (CMC) here. Locally known as ... -
Filipino fishermen urged to continue fishing in WPS
(SunStar Philippines,April 30, 2021 , on page 3)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) encouraged Filipino fishermen to continue fishing in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) despite the incursion of Chinese vessels. BFAR Director Eduardo Gongona said the WPS ... -
Filipino fishermen urged to continue fishing in WPS
(SunStar Philippines,April 30, 2021 , on page 3)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) encouraged Filipino fishermen to continue fishing in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) despite the incursion of Chinese vessels. BFAR Director Eduardo Gongona said the WPS ... -
Fish kill hits Lake Sebu
(SunStar Philippines,January 12, 2021 , on page 2)Around PHP20 million worth of tilapia have been destroyed due to the massive fish kill in the last three days in portions of Lake Sebu in South Cotabato province. Christopher Ofong, Lake Sebu municipal information officer, ... -
Fish oil supplements for the heart
(SunStar Philippines,July 7, 2020 , on page 6)This fish oil and heart health story started when there was an observation that people who were taking high intake of fatty fish had low rates of heart attack and stroke because their diets were high in polyunsaturated ... -
Fish oil supplements for the heart (Part 2)
(SunStar Philippines,July 15, 2020 , on page 5)I am sorry to tell you that studies have shown that the benefit to low-dose (1 gram per day) fish oil supplements is likely small. It is better for you to eat fatty fish such as sardines, herring, albacore tuna, and salmon, ... -
'Fish on Wheels' travels to Benguet towns
(SunStar Philippines,April 30, 2020 , on page 3-7)The Provincial Fishery Office through the “Fish on Wheels” program of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is bringing fish products directly to the municipalities during the Luzonwide Enhanced Community ... -
Fish supply in Davao stable despite yearly fishing ban in Davao Gulf
(SunStar Philippines,May 23, 2023 , on page 2)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources - Davao Region (Bfar-Davao) said there should still be enough fish production despite the yearly ban on fishing small pelagic fishes in Davao Gulf from June to August. “Most ... -
Fisherfolk associations get new motor bancas
(SunStar Philippines,January 17, 2023 , on page 10)Forty-one motorized fiber glass fishing boats were turned over by BPI Foundation, Inc. (BPIF) in partnership with the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc., to select fisherfolk associations of Sibonga, Barili, Pinamungajan, and ...