SunStar Philippines: Recent submissions
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House bill seeks monthly fuel subsidy for municipal fisherfolk
(SunStar Philippines,May 15, 2023 , on page 9)Municipal fisherfolk will receive a monthly fuel subsidy of not less than PHP1,000 under House Bill No. 8007 or the “Pantawid Pambangka Act of 2023”. The Department of Agriculture (DA) will administer the monthly subsidy ... -
PH agriculture grows 2.1% in Q1
(SunStar Philippines,May 11, 2023 , on page 5)The total value of production in agriculture and fisheries sector grew by 2.1 percent in the first quarter of the year, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported on Wednesday. The PSA said at constant 2018 prices, ... -
84% of oil spill affected shoreline 'cleaned'
(SunStar Philippines,May 15, 2023 , on page 7)Over 84 percent of the coastline affected by the oil spill in the waters off Oriental Mindoro due to a sunken oil tanker has already been cleaned up. In a report to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., Defense Secretary ... -
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 ... -
Oceana: Allowing commercial fishing in municipal waters will adversely affect local fisherfolk, damage marine life
(SunStar Philippines,July 31, 2023 , on page 12)An ocean protection and conservation group has opposed moves to amend the Fisheries Code of the Philippines, specifically regarding the potential allowance of commercial fishing in municipal waters. Rose-Liza Eisma-Osorio, ... -
Metro 3rd gears for intensified coastal management
(SunStar Philippines,January 19, 2023 , on page 2)Metro 3rd officials led by Third District Representative Francisco “Kiko” Benitez and Victorias City Mayor Javier Miguel “Javi” Benitez who chairs the Metro 3rd Coastal Management Alliance convened a special meeting of the ... -
PCG probes harassment of Filipino fishermen by Chinese coast guard in Ayungin Shoal
(SunStar Philippines,January 23, 2023 , on page 3)The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is investigating the recent incident off Ayungin Shoal where Filipino fishermen were allegedly denied by the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) to conduct fishing activities in the area. The PCG ... -
PCG probes harassment of Filipino fishermen by Chinese coast guard in Ayungin Shoal
(SunStar Philippines,January 23, 2023 , on page 4)THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is investigating the recent incident off Ayungin Shoal where Filipino fishermen were allegedly denied by the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) to conduct fishing activities in the area. The PCG ... -
To fight sea pollution, Marina to hike inspection of CV ships
(SunStar Philippines,September 24, 2023 , on page 2)The Philippines, regarded as among the world’s largest contributors of marine plastics, is moving to reverse this situation, with Cebu’s maritime industry players and authorities ramping up inspection and monitoring of ... -
China defends laser light pointing against PH vessel
(SunStar Philippines,February 15, 2023 , on page 4)Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) spokesperson Wang Wenbin defended the pointing of laser light by their coast guard vessel toward a Philippine ship in waters off Ayungin Shoal. In a press conference, Wang said the ... -
DA seizes P202.5M smuggled agri-fishery products
(SunStar Philippines,February 15, 2023 , on page 4)The Department of Agriculture (DA) seized a total of P202.5 million worth of smuggled agri-fishery products in January 2023. The seizure was part of the government’s bid to safeguard the welfare of Filipino farmers and ... -
Cost of fish kill in Lake Sebu reaches P17M
(SunStar Philippines,February 15, 2023 , on page 5)The cost of damage from the fish kill in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato has reached P17 million. According to Lake Sebu Mayor Floro Gandam, the declaration of a state of calamity in the municipality was based on the recommendation ... -
Development on sardines production pushed
(SunStar Philippines,February 11, 2023 , on page 9)The Departments of Science and Technology (DOST) and Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the municipality of Bulan and World Vision have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) as partners for the enhancement, promotion ... -
DFA files diplomatic protest against China anew
(SunStar Philippines,February 15, 2023 , on page 3)The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has filed a diplomatic protest against China over the recent incident off Ayungin Shoal where a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel pointed a military-grade laser light to a Philippine ... -
Fisherman drowns in Cadiz
(SunStar Philippines,February 6, 2023 , on page 7)A fisherman drowned in the waters of Barangay Cadiz Viejo, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental Saturday, February 4, 2023. The fatality was identified as 35-year-old Elmero Padayao of Villa Luisa, Barangay Luna. -
San Carlos joins World Wetland Day
(SunStar Philippines,February 3, 2023 , on page 7)The city government of San CArlos through the City Environment Management Office (CEMO) joined in celebrating World Wetlands Day Thursday, Feb. 2. Anchored on the theme, "It's time for Wetlands Restoration", which highlights ... -
Mati gets additional funds for fish port
(SunStar Philippines,February 6, 2023 , on page 4)Mati City in Davao Oriental has secured an additional budget of PHP150 million for the second phase of its new fish port complex and PHP2 billion for the 2.25-kilometer road access and coastal highway that would connect ... -
300 small fishermen in Bulacan get aid from prov'l gov't
(SunStar Philippines,February 4, 2023 , on page 3)The provincial government here has provided fishing gear to marginal fishers here as part of its continuing efforts to help improve their living condition. Gov. Daniel R. Fernando led on Wednesday the distribution of 233 ... -
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 ... -
Price of fish up
(SunStar Philippines,January 17, 2023 , on page 3)Prices of some fish being sold at Bankerohan Public Market have increased, but vendors said that the public should not worry about it. Based on the price monitoring conducted by SunStar Davao on January 16, the price of ...