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...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – Three individuals died and four others were hospitalized after consuming puffer fish, locally known as "butete," in Barangay Tambo, Libon town, Albay province on Wednesday, May 8. The Libon Municipal Police Station (MPS) on Thursday, May 9, said two families were...
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte – Two tons of tilapia (Saint Peter’s fish) died in a fish kill in Barangay Metro Gabu here recently. TILAPIA Engr. Shiela Opelac, head of the city agricultural office here, said the fish kill affected at least 200 fish cage operators. Opelac blamed the incident on sea...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Vendors are worried about the possible immediate closure of the fish landing area in Barangay Bulua in this city after the operator received a notice of violation from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). THE fish landing area in Barangay Bulua,...
(Mark Balmores/MANILA BULLETIN) AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee called on the Marcos administration to strictly implement existing fishery laws in an effort to increase the country’s fish stock. “While President Marcos said last year that he was not...
Philippine Coast Guard (PG) personnel monitors the situation in the vicinity waters off Barangay 61, Cavite City, Cavite after a fish kill is reported on Nov. 13, 2023. (Photo by PCG) A fish kill in Cavite has been monitored in Cavite as authorities started an investigation to determine the cause...
CAVITE – Thousands of dead fish turned up in Cañacao Bay in Cavite City on Monday, Nov. 13. Mayor Denver Chua conducted an inspection of the residential area in Barangay 62-A affected by the pervasive stench, while live-streaming the situation via Facebook. Screenshot from Mayor Denver...
