Browsing SunStar Philippines by Subject "fisheries"
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Agri-fisheries modernization plan pilot tested in Masantol
(SunStar Philippines,February 23, 2021 , on page 2)The Department of Agriculture (DA)-Central Luzon, together with the Philippine Statistical Research and Training Institute (PSRTI), conducted a pilot testing of questionnaires for the National Agriculture and Fisheries ... -
Agro-fishery losses further rise to P53.6M
(SunStar Philippines,January 14, 2021 , on page 1-8)More damage and production losses brought by the recent massive flooding in Negros Occidental to the local agro-fishery sector were recorded, now reaching at about P53.6 million. In terms of fisheries, the flash floods, ... -
Apo Island has enough fish, income to sustain food security
(SunStar Philippines,May 19, 2023 , on page 12)Residents of the world-renowned dive destination Apo Island in Dauin town, Negros Oriental province have enough fish to sustain their daily food requirements while boosting their income from fisheries and eco-tourism. This ... -
Asian experts here; discuss responsible fisheries code
(SunStar Philippines,August 1, 2000 , on page 2)In the aim of promoting the regional code of conduct on responsible fisheries-aquaculture development (RCCRF-AD), core experts coming from both the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) and the Association ... -
'Be mindful of environment protection, conservation," bizmen urge LGUs
(SunStar Philippines,January 25, 2021 , on page 5)Though they are backing road, river and creek clearing activities in Negros Occidental, businessmen have urged local government units (LGUs) in the province to be mindful of environment protection and conservation. Frank ... -
BFAR 3 is now accepting applicants for Fisheries Scholarship Program (FSP) Competitive Examination
(SunStar Philippines,October 29, 2020 , on page 3)This is open to all students/individual who are interested to pursue a four (4) - year BS Fisheries Course starting 1st Semester SY 2021-2022. -
BFAR now accepting scholarship grant applications
(SunStar Philippines,July 4, 2022 , on page 5)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Davao Region (BFAR-Davao) is calling on students who plan to take up a course related to fisheries to apply for their scholarship grant. In an interview with PTV Davao on ... -
BFAR: Visayan Sea deserves rest
(SunStar Philippines,November 16, 2020 , on page 6)Citing the need for the Visayan Sea to have the rest that it deserves, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Western Visayas has started to implement the three-month closed season in the area. Starting ... -
BFAR: Visayan Sea deserves rest
(SunStar Philippines,November 17, 2020 , on page 13)Citing the need for the Visayan Sea to have the rest that it deserves, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Western Visayas has started to implement the three-month closed season in the area. Starting ... -
Capitol reorganizes agri, fisheries council
(SunStar Philippines,February 27, 2022 , on page 2)The Provincial Government of Pampanga has led the election of new officials of the Provincial Agricultural and Fishery Council (PAFC) recently. The PAFC is an organization of farmers and fishermen that serves as an advisory ... -
DA assures sufficient food supply until June
(SunStar Philippines,April 24, 2020 , on page 3)Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar on Thursday assured the public that the country has adequate supplies of food, including rice, until June amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic. During a ... -
DA calls for amendment of Fisheries Development Authority charter
(SunStar Philippines,November 30, 2023 , on page 5)Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. is calling for the amendment of the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) charter in the bid to expand its function particularly in developing and managing marine ... -
DA to grant incentives to youths to entice them into agri, fishery
(SunStar Philippines,December 21, 2022 , on page 2)The department of Agriculture (DA)-Davao has incentivized greater youth participation in farming through competitive grants. Dr. Melinda Rubellano, regional focal for Young Farmers Challenge Program of DA-Davao, underscored ... -
DA-BFAR vows stable price, ample supply of fish in markets
(SunStar Philippines,September 14, 2022 , on page 6)The recorded inflation for fish and other seafood commodities has decreased from 9.2 percent in July to 7.2 percent in August 2022 based on the recent data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority. The same report ... -
DA: Imported agri-fishery commodities to undergo 'second border' inspection
(SunStar Philippines,October 12, 2021 , on page 5)Two government agencies in the country will run after violators to curtail the entry of smuggled agricultural commodities and ensure an optimum level of food safety for Filipino consumers. According to a press release, the ... -
Drilon speaks on "Women in Fisheries'
(SunStar Philippines,March 14, 2000 , on page 2-13)The University of Philippines in the Visayas has invited Undersecretary for Fisheries and Legislative Relations Cesar Drilon to be the keynote speaker in a conference-workshop on March 15-16, 2000 at the Four Seasons Hotel ... -
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 ... -
Fisheries biotechnology center to rise in Central Luzon
(SunStar Philippines,March 30, 2022 , on page 6)Agriculture Secretary William Dar and Central Luzon State University (CLSU) president Edgar Orden presided over the signing of the memorandum of agreement on the construction of the National Fisheries Research and Development ... -
Fishing ban at Visayan sea lifted
(SunStar Philippines,February 20, 2021 , on page 6)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) lifted the three-month closed fishing season in the Visayan Sea earlier this week. Under the Fisheries Administrative Order (FAO) No. 167-3 Series of 2013, the government ... -
Low fish production due to oil price hikes - PAMALAKAYA
(SunStar Philippines,October 19, 2022 , on page 3)The Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (PAMALAKAYA) warned anew the adverse impacts of continuous oil price hikes to local fishing production. This, as significant numbers in the fishing sector are being ...