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Missing fisherman in Negros found dead in Iloilo
The body of a fisherman who was reported missing in Victorias City, Negros Occidental on May 23, 2020 was retrieved from the coastline of Ajuy, Iloilo yesterday. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)-Negros Occidental reported ...
- May 26, 2020
Chinese who sank Filipino boat must stand trial in PH: Robredo
Vice President Leni Robredo on Sunday said the crew of the Chinese vessel which hit and sank a Filipino fishing boat in the West Philippine Sea should be made to stand trial in the Philippines. Robredo said that while the ...
- June 18, 2019
BFAR's subsidy distribution underway in Capiz
2,599 qualified beneficiaries in the province already received the Cash and Food Subsidy For Marginal Farmers and Fisherfolks (CFSMFF) of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) – Provincial Fisheries Office ...
- February 10, 2021
BFAR agrees to look into giving fishermen fuel subsidy
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has agreed to look into the possibility of giving fuel subsidy to fishermen to allow them to expand their fishing activities in the West Philippine Sea. In an interview ...
- October 26, 2021
Fisherman pleads: No ECQ please
“Tani indi lang. Kay wala kami obra kag gutom gid (Don’t let them implement ECQ. We have no jobs, we will go hungry).” This was the message of one Ilonggo fisherman to Iloilo Mayor Jerry Treñas after news that the metro ...
- July 15, 2021
Fisherman reported in missing in Pontevedra
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) – Negros Occidental is conducting search and rescue operation following a report about a fisherman who went missing after he was swept by strong water current in Pontevedra, Negros Occidental ...
- February 2, 2021
Landbank releases P3.02B in loans to help farmers and fishers boost productivity
In pursuit of its mandate to support the country’s agriculture sector, the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK), in partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA), continues to provide affordable financial assistance ...
- July 15, 2020
NegOcc farmers, fisherfolk lose P124-M due to dry spell, pests
Farmers and fisherfolk in Negros Occidental have suffered PHP124.264 million in production losses due to the dry spell, pests, and plant diseases in the first five months of this year. A progress report of the Office of ...
- June 3, 2019
Beijing more than just a 'worse violator' in S China Sea
In an article recently published by Asia Times, Mark Valencia claims that China is not the only wrongdoer in the South China Sea but Vietnam is as well. This view misinterprets the policy of China in the South China Sea. ...
- September 30, 2021
'The ocean is our food bank; deposit back through sustainable fishing practices'
The 65th episode of “Stories for a Better Normal: Pandemic and Climate Change Pathways” featured climate change adaptation and resilience practices as well as the protection and restoration efforts of our fisherfolk and ...
- October 15, 2021