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Fisherfolk group urges gov’t to regulate fish prices amid Lent
Fisherfolk group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas on Wednesday urged the government to address the surge in retail prices of fish during the Holy Week......»»
Billions for commercial tuna industry, crumbs for fisherfolk
Months of investigation by Bulatlat revealed that the booming commercial tuna industry in General Santos City, dubbed the Philippines’ “tuna capital,” favors industrial scale commercial fishing fleets at the expense of the livelihood of thousands of ordinary fisherfolk. The post Billions for commercial tuna industry, crumbs for fisherfolk appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Fisherfolk raise alarm over demolition of Navotas City fishing structures
“Affected fisherfolk and other residents ‘highly believe’ that the dismantling order is part of the 650-hectare reclamation project in the area.” The post Fisherfolk raise alarm over demolition of Navotas City fishing structures appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
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.....»»
Marcos orders PCG, BFAR to maintain presence in Bajo de Masinloc
Marcos orders PCG, BFAR to maintain presence in Bajo de Masinloc.....»»
Gibo: Don’t fish alone in West Philippine Sea
Local fishermen should not sail to the West Philippine Sea alone, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said yesterday, following reports that the Chinese coast guard forced Filipino fisherfolk to return shells they had gathered from Panatag or Scarborough Shoal......»»
Fish catch in West Philippine Sea grows despite tensions with China
Despite rising tensions with China, the Philippines expanded its fish catch in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) last year to a four-year high of over 200,000 metric tons on the back of higher state support to fishermen......»»
Pasil fish traders upset over Gwen’s wet goods transport policy
CEBU CITY, Philippines- Several fish traders at the Pasil Fish Port are complaining regarding a new policy of the Cebu Provincial Government which prohibits the entry of vehicles transporting wet goods from unsanitary conditions within the territorial jurisdiction of the province of Cebu. The policy, outlined in Executive Order (EO) No. 2 issued by Governor.....»»
FACT CHECK | Schools of ‘lupoy’ fish beaching in Sarangani Bay triggered by upwelling
Experts dismissed as false the claim of Facebook page The Watchmen’s Earth and Space connection that the beaching of tons of “nervous” fish in Maasim, Sarangani was driven by an unknown phenomenon. In a post on January 7, the popular page stated: “Ok Philippines on the matter of the massive amount of fish in Sarangani. […].....»»
Akbayan to Sara: You don’t have to be president to speak vs China
MANILA, Philippines — Party-list group Akbayan said on Thursday that Vice President Sara Duterte does not have to be a president of the country for her to call out China’s intrusive actions over the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Empathy and a moral backbone is just what it takes to stand up with fisherfolk and frontline.....»»
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......»»
Cyanide in Scarborough? PH says it would probe, China says ‘disinfo’
Philippine fisherfolk say other nationalities have been using cyanide in Bajo de Masinloc.....»»
On Australian TV: No ill-gotten wealth? Only a few dared to speak up in Manila
On Australian TV: No ill-gotten wealth? Only a few dared to speak up in Manila.....»»
On Australian TV: No ill-gotten wealth Only a few dared to speak up in Manila
On Australian TV: No ill-gotten wealth Only a few dared to speak up in Manila.....»»
Fishermen in the Philippines still damaging marine ecosystem
Crew members pull the net with fish in tow onboard a catcher vessel in the fishing grounds in the Sulu Sea, the Philippines, April 27, 2023. /CFPFishermen in the Philippines are still overfishing the sea areas around the island country, damaging the marine ecosystem, which in turn is threatening their own survival. Conservation group Oceana said more than 75 percent of the nation's fishing g.....»»
Fishermen in the Philippines still damaging marine ecosystem
Crew members pull the net with fish in tow onboard a catcher vessel in the fishing grounds in the Sulu Sea, the Philippines, April 27, 2023. /CFPFishermen in the Philippines are still overfishing the sea areas around the island country, damaging the marine ecosystem, which in turn is threatening their own survival. Conservation group Oceana said more than 75 percent of the nation's fishing g.....»»
Villar: Expand economic opportunities for small farmers, fisherfolk
Economic opportunities should be expanded for those engaged in agriculture like small farmers and fisherfolk, as they are the ones providing Filipinos with food, according to Sen. Cynthia Villar......»»
La Union gov’t to aid drought-hit farmers, fisherfolk
Farmers and fisherfolk in La Union whose livelihood are suffering from the extreme weather condition brought by the El Niño phenomenon are set to receive financial aid from the provincial government......»»
Fisherfolk get multifilament nets from BFAR
Fisherfolk get multifilament nets from BFAR.....»»
Agriculture chief exempts bonito from import ban
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has allowed canners to import frozen bonito more than two weeks after he ordered a temporary import suspension of the fish, following reports that imported fish stocks are diverted to the wet markets......»»