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Harvesting the full potential of seaweed, bangus in Davao
(The Philippine Star,July 23, 2017 , on page B4)The Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) will underscore its marketing chain projects for Davao Region’s seaweed and milkfish industries at the 24th Agrilink, Foodlink and Aqualink ... -
Hatchery-bred milkfish fry: A must for fisheries development!
(The Philippine Star,May 8, 2000 , on page 1)Recognizing the importance of hatchery-bred fry, the national government, through the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center–Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC-AQD), has, for years, been conducting a research and ... -
Hatchery-bred milkfish fry: A must for fisheries development!
(The Philippine Star,May 8, 2000 , on page 15)Recognizing the importance of hatchery-bred fry, the national government, through the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center–Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC-AQD), has, for years, been conducting a research and ... -
Healers of Tubbataha
(The Philippine Star,June 8, 2013 , on page 2)Convict Surgeonfish swim around Tubbataha Reef's South Atoll, which was damaged by ship grounding this year. In celebration of World Oceans Day today, the Worlds Wide Fund for Nature-Philippines released this photo to show ... -
Heaviest, prettiest bangus showcased in Dagupan
(The Philippine Star,April 23, 2017 , on page 1-4)The heaviest, longest and prettiest milkfish this year took center stage anew yesterday in the Bangus Rodeo here in the known bangus capital of the world. The heaviest bangus, raised by Frederick delos Reyes of Barangay ... -
Help drought-affected fisherfolk, gov't asked
(The Philippine Star,March 19, 2019 , on page 12)Fishermen affected by the dry spell should be provided assistance by the government, a fisherfolk group said. The Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) urged the Department of Agriculture and ... -
Hideaway in Mindoro
(The Philippine Star,June 17, 2018 , on page E4)A marine protected area established in 2004, the 37-hectare uninhabited island lies at the northeast portion of Calapan mainland fronting Kamasuhan Rock. Located well within the Coral Triangle, the center of the world’s ... -
High seafood demand from US drives up illegal fishing in Phl
(The Philippine Star,February 5, 2022 , on page B4)Demand for seafood from the United States is driving illegal fishing in countries around the world, including the Philippines, according to international marine conservation group Oceana. In its Fishing for Trouble: Loopholes ... -
High-quality accommodations, services in Boracay pushed
(The Philippine Star,October 29, 2018 , on page 4)The regional development office of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has proposed increasing the per capita spending of tourists in Boracay Island via high-quality accommodations and tourism services ... -
'Hito' can now be bred in captivity
(The Philippine Star,February 12, 1999 , on page 16)Those fearing the extinction of the luscious catfish (hito) need not worry anymore. This popular fish, scientifically named Clarias macrocephalus, can now be induced to spawn in captivity. A scientific technique for this ... -
HK ship owner, officers charged over sea mishap
(The Philippine Star,July 7, 2020 , on page 9)The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) yesterday filed charges of reckless imprudence resulting in multiple homicide and damage to property against the owner and seven officers of the M/V Vienna Wood in connection with a recent ... -
House bill sets Phl's archipelagic sea lanes
(The Philippine Star,January 9, 2021 , on page 5)As the territorial dispute with China over areas in the West Philippine Sea remains unresolved, a measure setting limits on the entry and passage of foreign vessels and aircraft in the country’s territorial seas has been ... -
House creates P100-M trust fund for Phl Rise research
(The Philippine Star,February 12, 2018 , on page 11)Under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the Philippines shall exercise sovereign rights over its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), the body of water extending up to 200 nautical miles from the ... -
House leaders to consult FVR, Carpio on sea row
(The Philippine Star,September 19, 2016 , on page 6-7)The leadership of the House of Representatives under Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez intends to consult the expertise of former president Fidel Ramos and Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio on issues surrounding the West ... -
House OKs 3 bills protecting Phl territorial waters
(The Philippine Star,June 13, 2015 , on page 7)The House of Representatives has passed three measures aimed at protecting the country's territorial waters and marine resources, Feliciano Belmonte Jr. announced before the chamber adjourned on Wednesday. Approved were ... -
House panel OKs ban on microplastics
(The Philippine Star,September 13, 2018 , on page B8)Rep. Rodel Batocabe of party-list Ako Bicol said the House committee on ecology headed by Nueva Ecija Rep. Estrellita Suansing gave its green light to House Bill 8120, or the “Microplastics Ban Act of 2018.” “This time the ... -
House probe on delayed Manila Bay project sought
(The Philippine Star,June 3, 2022 , on page 8)An administration lawmaker has filed a resolution in the House of Representatives, urging the committee on good government and public accountability to conduct an investigation over a developer’s delay to finish its contract ... -
House probe on galunggong importation sought
(The Philippine Star,January 26, 2022 , on page 10)Militant lawmakers yesterday sought an investigation by the House of Representatives on the move of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to allow the importation of fish reportedly due to a shortage of supply in the country. ... -
How much will China fish under Duterte deal, Carpio
(The Philippine Star,April 30, 2021 , on page 9)President Duterte allowed the Chinese to fish in the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone. A “verbal agreement” with President Xi Jinping was made in 2016. Duterte disclosed it only in 2019. That was after a Chinese ... -
How to be a good underwater guest
(The Philippine Star,October 2, 2015 , on page F-5)“We are the visitors to their underwater home. We should be gracious and respectful guests.” This was the principle from Marine Wildlife Watch Philippines (MWWP) which guided multi-sectoral participants during the National ...