Browsing SunStar Philippines by Subject "fish"

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    • 19 Japanese Koi fish found dead in pond 

      RGL (SunStar Philippines, October 7, 2021, on page 2)
      Nineteen Japanese koi fish were found dead in a fish pond in Mati City, Davao Oriental. In a press release from the Mati City Information Office, the dead kois in the Mati Pylon Pond were discovered on October 3 from 7 ...

    • BFAR 7 Bohol farm nets high tilapia production 

      (SunStar Philippines, October 11, 2020, on page 12)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (Bfar) 7 and its Clarin Freshwater Fish Farm (CFFF) in Clarin, Bohol have exceeded their target for tilapia production for 2020. Gaymelo Lopez of CFFF said the field facility ...

    • Bfar 7 projects help Bohol fisherfolk 

      Anib, Ana Liza (SunStar Philippines, April 15, 2020, on page 12)
      The projects aided by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-Central Visayas in the towns of Maribojoc and Calape in Bohol have yielded favorable results. The Looc Fishermen Association in Barangay Looc, ...

    • BFAR assures steady supply, prices of fish 

      De Leon, Jovi (SunStar Philippines, May 6, 2023, on page 3)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) assured consumers steady supply and stable prices of fish in local markets amid the looming El Niño phenomenon. BFAR National Director Demosthenes Escoto said the supply ...

    • Cadiz dried fish industry unshaken amid Covid-19 

      Cañet, Carla N. (SunStar Philippines, July 18, 2020, on page 5)
      Cadiz City is the dried fish capital of Negros Occidental. It is the number one product of Cadiz City. The city is an exporter of dried fishes to America and Canada and, likewise, it supplies the demand in the province of ...

    • Capiznon wins in U.S. science tilt 

      (SunStar Philippines, June 6, 2007, on page 3)
      A novice researcher may only be as good as her/his adviser-mentor. If so, SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department should stand prouder when one of its research advises- Melvyn Carko Barroa- won the top spot in the 10th Intel ...

    • Capiznon wins U.S. science tilt 

      PR (SunStar Philippines, June 7, 2007, on page 2)
      A novice researcher may only be as good as her/his adviser-mentor. If so, SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department should stand prouder when one of its research advises- Melvyn Carko Barroa- won the top spot in the 10th Intel ...

    • Fish oil supplements for the heart (Part 2) 

      Espedilla, Fritz (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 

      Philippine Information Agency (PNA) (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 ...

    • Fresh off the island 

      Poculan, Cassandra C. (SunStar Philippines, May 31, 2021, on page 8)
      There are plenty of fish in the sea, but there are plenty more in Bantayan Island. A common practice among residents is drying fish to preserve it. This is why “buwad” (dried fish) is the island’s most popular delicacy. ...

    • 'Giant tilapia' caught 

      Fuerzas, Edgar R. (SunStar Philippines, June 29, 2021, on page 1)
      A giant tilapia, weighing 5.4 kilograms, was captured in a fishpond around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 27, 2021, Kidapawan City. Barangay captain of Balabag, Eduardo Umpan said they were drying up their fishpond to harvest ...

    • Group air safety concerns over imported galunggong 

      (SunStar Philippines, September 15, 2022, on page 3)
      The Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas KMP said several groups are asking for an explanation from the Bureau of Fish and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the safety of imported galunggong ...

    • Is tobacco the next 'miracle crop'? 

      Flora, Ian Ocampo (SunStar Philippines, May 6, 2018, on page 6)
      Tobacco juice, tobacco dust juice and tobacco lime are not only for traditional organic insecticide used in domestic gardening but also for mainstream commercial agriculture. Tobacco has been proven effective against a ...

    • Jeepney drivers try fishing for 'survival' 

      Salgados, Lynde (SunStar Philippines, March 25, 2020, on page 2)
      If you come to Macajalar bay one sunny, if not cloudy morning and see a group of people in desperate attempt to catch fishes from near the shoreline -- don't be surprised anymore. It's called "survival mode" after City ...

    • 'Kadiwa' in Cebu offers cheaper fish, P25/kg rice 

      Cotejo, Honey (SunStar Philippines, December 13, 2022, on page 2)
      A total of 17 stalls are now selling affordable market commodities, including National Food Authority (NFA) rice at P25 per kilo, at the Department of Agriculture (DA) compound in Barangay Maguikay, Mandaue City. This as ...

    • Marcos urged to stop fish importation 

      Navales, Reynaldo (SunStar Philippines, July 9, 2022, on page 3)
      The Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (PAMALAKAYA) fishers group has urged President Bongbong Marcos, who also heads the Department of Agriculture (DA) to stop the importation of fish in what it described ...

    • Meditalk: Are fish supplements good for the heart? 

      Espedilla, Fritz (SunStar Philippines, February 28, 2022, on page 5)
      Good day. There are a lot of fish supplements in the market that has been touting benefits for the heart. I just wanted to know if these fish supplements in the market are really good for the heart.

    • Pasil Fish Market to open on Aug. 15 

      JJL (SunStar Philippines, August 9, 2020, on page 4)
      Three months after closing due to the threat of the coronavirus disease, the Pasil Fish Market is set to reopen on Aug. 15, 2020. Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella ordered the temporary closure of the market last May 2 after ...

    • 'Rolly' leaves P1.1-B agri damage 

      Philippine News Agency (PNA) (SunStar Philippines, November 3, 2020, on page 3)
      Department of Agriculture ( DA) Secretary William Dar on Monday said the agency recorded some P1.1 billion worth of agricultural damage and losses due to the impact of Super Typhoon Rolly. DA, meanwhile, assured affected ...

    • Sustain local fishers 

      (SunStar Philippines, April 17, 2023, on page 4)
      Among Christians keeping the Lenten tradition to fast and abstain from meat and other indulgences, “Semana Santa (Holy Week)” means putting the spotlight on fish and other seafood on the dining table. This Lenten demand ...