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China using cyanide to destroy Scarborough on purpose — BFAR

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources revealed that Chinese fisherfolk have been using the deadly chemical compound cyanide to damage Bajo de Masinloc — a body of water also known as the Scarborough Shoal......»»

Category: newsSource: philstar philstarFeb 17th, 2024

BFAR: Foreign fishers using cyanide in Bajo de Masinloc

Chinese and Vietnamese fishermen were reportedly destroying corals and marine resources in Bajo de Masinloc (Panatag Shoal) by using cyanide to catch fish, the Bureau of Fish and Aquatic Resources said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Cyanide in Scarborough? PH says it would probe, China says ‘disinfo’

Philippine fisherfolk say other nationalities have been using cyanide in Bajo de Masinloc.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Cyanide fishing: scourge on humans, catch, corals

Chinese maritime militia reportedly use cyanide to poach in Panatag Shoal. Not content with stealing in our waters, they destroy nature. No different from akyat-bahay (porch climbers) who wreck doors, windows, cabinets......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Senate probe sought on cyanide fishing in Panatag Shoal

Sen. Francis Tolentino is seeking a Senate investigation into the alleged cyanide fishing carried out in parts of the ocean within Philippine territory, particularly near Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, which he branded as “environmental terrorism.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Marcos to back filing of case if there’s proof of cyanide use in WPS

The filing of a case in connection with the alleged use of cyanide in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) allegedly by foreign fishermen, “if there is enough ground to do so,” would be supported by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. President Marcos said this on Tuesday. But an earlier claim by the Bureau of Fisheries and.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Philippines to probe Chinese, Vietnamese cyanide fishing accusations in Scarborough | The wRap

The wRap's highlights: Scarborough Shoal, academic calendar, Zanjoe Marudo & Ria Atayde.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

News on China s actions in WPS need to shift focus

MEDIA FOLLOWED recent incidents in the West Philippine Sea as Chinese vessels engaged in maneuvers to block patrol boats of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on February 12. The news on February 17 also reported the disturbing allegation of China's use of cyanide, causing damage to the resources and the waters of Bajo de Masinloc, also known as Scarborough Shoal.Although China's harassment of Philippine vessels a.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

BFAR urges traders to comply with EO on unsanitary transport of wet goods

CEBU CITY, Philippines- The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has commended Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia for issuing an executive order that prohibits the entry of vehicles transporting wet goods from unsanitary conditions within the territorial jurisdiction of the province of Cebu. BFAR-7 Provincial Fishery Officer Joel Clapano urged stakeholders and fish traders to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

China calls alleged cyanide use in WPS ‘sheer fabrication’

China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning called the claim of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources that Chinese fishers engage in cyanide fishing a “sheer fabrication.” .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

DOJ to help build case vs West Philippine Sea cyanide fishing

The Department of Justice will support relevant agencies in gathering evidence and building a case against individuals, allegedly Chinese and Vietnamese fishermen, who are using cyanide at Panatag Shoal, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Marcos eager to file raps vs Chinese over cyanide fishing in Bajo de Masinloc

Marcos eager to file raps vs Chinese over cyanide fishing in Bajo de Masinloc.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

PH intensifies patrols to guard WPS fishing grounds

The Philippines will actively protect its traditional fishing grounds in the West Philippine Sea from increasing Chinese aggression by having government ships regularly patrol Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal starting this month. National Security Adviser Eduardo Año announced that vessels from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) will take.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Trillanes rumesbak sa Duterte camp: ‘Sila ang kumita sa China’

Matapos akusahang ibinenta ang Scarborough Shoal sa China, rumesbak si dating Senador Antonio Trillanes IV at sinabing ang kampo ni dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ang kumita dahil sa deal sa Beijing. The post Trillanes rumesbak sa Duterte camp: ‘Sila ang kumita sa China’ first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Bataan fishermen receive livelihood aid from BFAR

Bataan fishermen receive livelihood aid from BFAR.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 16th, 2024

BFAR: No red tide in Central Luzon waters

BFAR: No red tide in Central Luzon waters.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

BFAR: Ayaw hikapa ang gagmay nga sharks

BFAR: Ayaw hikapa ang gagmay nga sharks.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

BFAR: Fish population is simply rising

BFAR: Fish population is simply rising.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

Fisherfolk get multifilament nets from BFAR

Fisherfolk get multifilament nets from BFAR.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

BFAR: Pagdagsa sa mga isda sa Ginatilan di ikabalaka

BFAR: Pagdagsa sa mga isda sa Ginatilan di ikabalaka.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Marcos orders PCG, BFAR to maintain presence in Bajo de Masinloc

Marcos orders PCG, BFAR to maintain presence in Bajo de Masinloc.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024