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DENR flags Manila Bay shoreline as next target for rehabilitation
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) warned of the potential closure of establishments along the shores of Manila Bay that do not comply with environmental regulations, Secretary Roy A. Cimatu said. ...
- December 13, 2018
DENR enlists top businessmen for river rehabilitation projects
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is in discussions with businessmen Ramon S. Ang and Lucio C. Tan, Sr. for possible cooperation in river clean-ups around Metro Manila to support the government’s ...
- February 7, 2019
Tilapia markets underdeveloped despite strong Philippine production — BFAR
The Bureau of Fisheries and Agricultural Resources (BFAR) said that the Philippines has to develop markets for tilapia, a widely-cultivated fish, amid a consumer preference for galunggong, or round scad. Speaking to ...
- November 12, 2018
Farm output target in doubt after flat 3 quarters
The Department of Agriculture’s (DA) target of 2.5% growth in farm output this year is unlikely to be achieved, an economist said. According to Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) data, the agriculture sector grew 0.15% ...
- December 27, 2018
BFAR backs closed fishing season for tawilis
The harvesting of tawilis, a freshwater sardine, should be reduced if possible by means of a closed fishing season and eliminating illegal fishing methods, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). ...
- January 25, 2019
DA to back Fisheries Expo with P400M in loans
Fishermen representing 100 communities nationwide are expected to purchase machinery and equipment at the world trade center, supported by P400 million worth of loans from the department of agriculture (DA). Agriculture ...
- December 10, 2018
BFAR director proposes galunggong buffer stock
A buffer stock system is needed to ease supply disruptions in the market for round scad, or galunggong, which will require cold storage sufficient for at least six months of reserves, a fisheries official said. Bureau of ...
- September 13, 2018