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BFAR pushes nationwide mangrove planting
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has announced the launching of its aquasilviculture project, a nationwide mangrove propagation scheme. Speaking before some 1,000 fishermen and non-government organizations ...
- October 23, 2012
China, Asean sign 10-year pact on marine protection
China has agreed to work with its Southeast Asian neighbors to protect marine and coastal biodiversity in the South China Sea. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) recently released a copy of the declaration on a 10-year ...
- November 19, 2017
Seaweed Fiesta puts spotlight on fisherfolks
Other than celebrating the bounty and economic potential of seaweed, the source of livelihood for many Davaoeños, the Seaweed Fiesta puts the spotlight on fisherfolk, who continually exert effort in improving seaweed ...
- February 8, 2015
Fishing ban imposed in Batangas
Local government units in coordination with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and environment and natural resources office has implemented a 22-day ban on commercial fishing in Balayan Bay. The fishing ...
- November 20, 2016
Coast Guard off to Panatag
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has resumed sending patrol vessels to Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, but only to “test the waters” and not to confront the Chinese who have stopped harassing Filipino fishermen but remained ...
- November 4, 2016
Fishermen join protest vs. TRAIN
A group of militant fishermen has joined the chorus of protests against the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN), warning of the new law’s negative impact on earnings stemming from spikes in fuel prices. In a ...
- January 13, 2018
6 fishers cleared of dynamite fishing
Six fishermen accused of dynamite fishing have been acquitted by a Dagupan court for lack of evidence. In an eight-page decision issued recently, Robert Pedeglorio, Jonathan Vidal, Eddie Ablog, Salvador Imbat, Jonathan ...
- April 9, 2018
Phl won't recognize Chinese names for Rise features
The Philippines and China are discussing joint exploration in the South China Sea and working on ways to make it legally acceptable, Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said yesterday. “Right now we haven’t ...
- February 17, 2018
China defends coast guards’ action in Panatag
China has defended its coast guards from accusations they had seized catch from Filipino fishermen at Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, saying they had always acted “in accordance with the law.” But the Chinese foreign ministry ...
- June 13, 2018
DENR to lift moratorium on fish pen operations
The Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) will issue new permits to fish pen operators in January with the lifting of the one-year moratorium on fish pen operations, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources ...
- July 13, 2017