As an archipelago with 7,641 islands, the Philippines is mostly surrounded by water. Those residing in coastal areas make a livelihood from marine fishing. But over the years, there have been concerning issues such as the degradation of marine resources and the need for fisherfolk to be better...
There’s more to the sea than just fish, shellfish, and seaweed. It also has a wide range of sea vegetables or sea greens that are making their way to consumers’ plates because of their natural flavor and health benefits. It won’t be long before industries will look to the sea and its...
Bernadette ‘Edith’ G. Capule, 63, is a retired businesswoman whose ambition is to provide safe, nutritious, and chemical-free food for her family. In 2014, she used the family’s agricultural land to make this possible. Located in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija, YESHA Seedsower’s Farm is a...
With pork and chicken prices in Metro Manila markets still relatively high, consumers are assured of enough supply of fish, which could fulfill the metropolis’ demand for an affordable source of protein. In a statement, Asis Perez, convenor of food security advocacy group Tugon Kabuhayan, said...
The Philippines is ranked as one of the major fish producers in the world. Based on the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), over a million Filipinos rely on the fishing industry as their livelihood. Knowing that fish is one of the biggest protein and income providers for...
In a bid to boost the country’s fisheries output, the Philippine government is amenable to the private sector’s proposal to set up aquaculture sites within protected areas and dams across the country. This came two weeks after advocacy group Tugon Kabuhayan started pushing for the crafting of...
Since 1992, Four Jewels Aquafarm in Banga, South Cotabato has been in the business of producing food such as fish, livestock, fruits, root crops, corn, and rice. “It started as a means for us to survive poverty but later on, we found that agriculture can be a stable source of income if you...
Four Jewels Aquafarm is a family aquafarm in Banga, South Cotabato that engages in freshwater fish production. It has also been in the business of caring for livestock and growing fruits, root crops, corn, and rice. ( Read about the farming operations of Four Jewels Aquafarm here. ) It was...
When engaging in business, it pays to have a competitive edge or unique selling point to be able to rise above competitors in the market. These advantages can come in different forms such as products, services, and technology. E-Primate, an aquaculture company that engages in tilapia grow-out...
At 44-years-old, Edwin Lindo, a warehouse assistant at the Waitrose Regional Distribution Centre in the United Kingdom, has always dreamt of retiring at 55-years-old in his hometown of Davao City. With roughly 11 years to go, Lindo is halfway through realizing his dream. “To do that, I need to...
There is a need to strictly implement and put into motion the National Sardines Management Plan especially during the closed fishing season in the Visayan Sea to ensure food and livelihood security for municipal fisherfolk and commercial fish workers during the period. Based on the Fisheries...
A fisher’s group in Surigao del Sur started to reap fruits of their labor despite the threat brought about by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. As the saying goes, “what you sow is what you reap”. For the members of the Anunang Gamut Fishermen’s Association (AGFA), life is...
