ILOILO CITY — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the newly rehabilitated Iloilo Fish Port Complex (IFPC) in this city will benefit 1,500 fishermen and fish brokers. “Mahalaga po ito dahil ang mga gagamit nito (This is important because of who can use this)," said Marcos during the...
President Marcos assured Filipino fisherfolks that more fish ports will be built around the country as he cited that more people should be making a living from the sea, considering the Philippines ' archipelagic nature. In inaugurating the rehabilitated Philippine Fisheries Development...
LAKE SEBU, South Cotabato – Prices of freshwater tilapia have significantly dropped in Lake Sebu following a massive fish kill, locally known as "kamahong," affecting fish cages in the lake, an official said Wednesday. "We are still determining the cost of damages, but a huge volume of tilapia...
BATANGAS CITY - Batangas Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto led a boodle fight with officials of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources 4-A and local fishermen on Tuesday, July 22, to dispel doubts and ensure that fish caught from Taal Lake are safe to eat. BFAR 4-A Director Sammy Malvas said that...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Two individuals died and four were hospitalized after consuming a deadly puffer fish in Olutanga, Zamboanga Sibugay on Tuesday, July 1. Police identified the fatalities as Repsine Galliner, 16, and Mary Joy Gumata, 30. Hospitalized were Joash Gumata, 13; Jerome Gumata, 44; and...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has approved the importation of 25,000 metric tons (MT) of various fish products, including salmon, sardines, clams, and squid, for the period of March to May. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said this directive aims to ensure that there is a stable...
A unit of the Frabelle Group of Companies has opened a new refrigerated warehouse in the Navotas Fishport complex amid growing demand for cold storage facilities in the food industry. In a statement, FG Cold Storage Corp. announced that the P755-million facility has a capacity of 7,200 pallet...
ILOILO CITY — A fish port rehabilitated and funded by South Korea, through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), opened in Concepcion town, Iloilo province on Tuesday, September 24. KOICA Country Director Kim Eunsab (right) and Iloilo Gov. Arthur 'Toto' Defensor inaugurate...
The output of fish products declined by 6.2 percent to 1.02 million metric tons during the second quarter of the year from 1.08 metric tons last year, based on data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). “Decrease in production was noted from marine municipal fisheries, inland municipal...
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Two children died and three family members are in critical condition after reportedly eating a poisonous fish in Lamitan City, Basilan on Tuesday, July 30. Police disclosed that the victims, members of the Uwing family, ate puffer fish, locally known as “butingga" or...
If you're looking to add a touch of whimsy and charm to your home, animal-themed decor is the perfect choice. Some people use it to commemorate their pets, while others use it to showcase their personalities. Whatever the reason, these playful designs bring a sense of fun and serve as great...
This image provided by ONE PARK×ONE TOWN shows an artist rendering of a waterfront stadium and skyscrapers planned to be built at the site of the former Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo. (ONE PARK×ONE TOWN via AP) TOKYO (AP) — The site of Tokyo's famed Tsukiji fish market, left empty after it was...
