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A few facts about the arbitration against China
During my time as Solicitor General of the Republic, I served as “agent” in the arbitration between the Philippines and China. An agent is the sole and formal representative of the State, with full authority to speak for ...
- July 5, 2021
Almost half of PHL fish catch in 2019 was illegally caught
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) released on March 9 the results of a study which quantified illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing ...
- March 11, 2021
COVID-19 and small-scale fisheries in Southeast Asia
Dr. Alice Joan G. Ferrer, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, together with other academicians, recently published research on the effects of COVID-19 on small-scale fisheries in Southeast Asia. The research magnifies ...
- May 15, 2021
First National FARMC Congress identifies gaps, ways forward on fisheries management in PH
In celebration of the National Fisherfolk Day, fisherfolk from across the country joined stakeholders in the fishing industry for the National Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Councils (FARMC) Congress, which was ...
- June 3, 2021
Town mayor refutes claims dredging endangers crab industry
Mayor Marvin Malacon of EB Magalona, Negros Occidental denied claims that dredging activities in the town’s waterway will endanger the blue crab industry. “It is baseless,” Malacon said. He said the project, which was ...
- February 13, 2021
Gov't reiterates support to PH shrimp industry
Key government officials reiterated their support for the growth of the shrimp industry, one of the major aquaculture commodities in the country, during the virtual 13th Philippine Shrimp Congress. Senator Cynthia Villar, ...
- November 11, 2021
Biz community backs call on China to withdraw vessels from PH reef
The business sector has joined calls urging China to withdraw its vessels from Julian Felipe Reef in the West Philippine Sea. In a joint statement, business groups said they "support Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, ...
- April 16, 2021