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    • Pampanga cited for helping in Manila Bay rehab 

      Flora, Ian (SunStar Philippines, June 16, 2022, on page 2)
      The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has recognized Pampanga’s efforts in the Manila Bay rehabilitation program as one of the Manila Bay-ani Award regional awardees. The Pampanga was presented the ...

    • Group: Stop fish importation 

      Navales, Reynaldo G. (SunStar Philippines, June 16, 2022, on page 2)
      A group of fishermen belonging to the Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (PAMALAKAYA) has urged the goverment to stop importing fish including galunggong (round scad), mackerel and sardines from China. ...

    • Fisherfolk urged to adhere to closed season order 

      Daugdaug, Krizzy (SunStar Philippines, June 11, 2022, on page 2)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-Davao Region urged the fisherfolk to cooperate with the closed season of the Davao Gulf. This is after Joint Administrative Order (JAO) No. 02 “Establishing a Closed ...

    • Fisherfolk urged to adhere to closed season order 

      Daugdaug, Krizzy (SunStar Philippines, June 11, 2022, on page 2)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-Davao Region urged the fisherfolk to cooperate with the closed season of the Davao Gulf. This is after Joint Administrative Order (JAO) No. 02 “Establishing a Closed ...

    • 750 more fishers from Zambales get government fuel discount 

      Philippine News Agency (PNA) (SunStar Philippines, June 15, 2022, on page 6)
      Another group of fisherfolk in Central Luzon has benefited from the government’s fuel subsidy program that aims to ease the impact of rising oil prices on the local fishing industry. Wilfredo Cruz, director of the Department ...

    • PH Navy rescues Indonesian fisherman 

      RGL (SunStar Philippines, May 28, 2022, on page 2)
      An Indonesian fisherman who had been adrift for the past seven days off the waters of Sarangani, Davao Occidental was rescued by the Philippine Navy on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. In a statement from the navy, the Barko ng ...

    • 971 farmers, fisherfolk in southern Cebu get P3,000 fuel assistance 

      Veloso, Arvie N.; Tan, Tito P. (SunStar Philippines, July 31, 2022, on page 5)
      At least 971 farmers and fishermen in southern Cebu received a fuel discount card each from the Department of Agriculture in Central Visayas (DA 7) that will be used for their livelihood. Each fuel discount card contains ...

    • Mandaue comes up with 5-year plan to rehabilitate two rivers 

      (SunStar Philippines, July 24, 2022, on page 4)
      Officials of the Mandaue City Environment and Natural Resources Office (MCENRO) have come up with a five-year integrated plan for the rehabilitation of the city’s two major river systems, the Mahiga Creek and the Butuanon ...

    • Dead 'dugong' found in Sagay reef 

      (SunStar Philippines, July 22, 2022, on page 3)
      A dead sea cow locally known as “dugong” was found in Macahulom Reef, one of the reefs at the Sagay Marine Reserve in Sagay City, for the first time after more than two decades, on Monday, July 18. Reports from City ...

    • 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 ...

    • Masantol fishermen get livelihood assistance 

      Arcellaz, Princess Clea (SunStar Philippines, July 25, 2022, on page 2)
      Fisherfolk from this municipality on Friday, July 24, 2022, received livelihood assistance from the government. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Central Luzon Director Wilfredo Cruz personally turned over various ...

    • Defense chief vows to assert PH right in West Philippine Sea 

      (SunStar Philippines, July 25, 2022, on page 8)
      Department of National Defense (DND) officer-in-charge Jose Faustino Jr. has vowed to assert the country’s territorial rights in the West Philippines Sea (WPS) amid the continuous incursion activities of China. Faustino ...

    • DENR 7 set to release result of water check on Cordova's coastal villages where floating cottages operate 

      (SunStar Philippines, July 22, 2022, on page 4)
      The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Central Visayas will release next week the result of the beach water quality check conducted within the vicinity of floating and fixed cottages in Cordova town. ...

    • DENR restores Bamban River 

      Flora, Ian (SunStar Philippines, July 27, 2022, on page 1)
      The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said 230 bamboo seedlings were planted recently along Bamban River. This tree planting project is in line with the agency's reforestation and Manila Bay rehabilitation ...

    • Mangrove restaurant: a home away from home 

      Nemes, Adrian III (SunStar Philippines, July 18, 2022, on page 5)
      Have you imagined yourself enjoying your favorite food amid the lush mangrove plantation? It is possible when you visit the Mangrove Restaurant in Barangay Old Sagay, Sagay City, Negros Occidental. What started as a passion ...

    • BFAR: Mussels in San Enrique safe for consumption 

      (SunStar Philippines, July 14, 2022, on page 2)
      “It's safe for consumption.” This was stressed by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Negros Occidental referring to the tons of mussels washed ashore the coastlines of San Enrique town starting Sunday ...

    • Mussels 'greet' San Enrique shorelines 

      Cañet, Carla (SunStar Philippines, July 13, 2022, on page 5)
      A multitude of mussels was found on the shorelines along Barangays Tabao and Poblacion in the San Enrique town in Negros Occidental. The residents have discovered this ton of mussels or locally tahong which is a famous ...

    • San Carlos hosts first dive caravan, underwater photography 

      (SunStar Philippines, July 12, 2022, on page 5)
      The San Carlos City government thru the Tourism Office held its first dive caravan and underwater photography contest participated by eight divers on Friday, July 8. A press statement from the city government Tuesday, July ...

    • Underwater photography on marine ecosystem; DENR-XI Red Evasco snaps critters 

      Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Region XI (SunStar Philippines, July 13, 2022, on page 3)
      With innumerable creatures that await description, the endless depths of the ocean are one of the parts of the planet that emanates mystique. This gigantic underwater community bestows refuge to millions of inhabitants of ...

    • 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 ...