Farmers are demanding for a production subsidy of at least P15,000 that will come from the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) proposed 2022 budget. “While we want a higher budget for agriculture, we are not keen on the policy and fiscal directions of the Department of Agriculture and Secretary...
Five fishermen died while 50 more were rescued as typhoon ‘Jolina” unleashed its fury in several parts of Luzon and the Visayas. In Samar, four fishermen drowned after strong waves hit various small fishing vessels off the waters of Eastern Visayas. Police Staff Sgt. Delon Salazar, of the Sto....
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is verifying reports that at least 18 fishermen went missing in Samar during the onslaught of tropical storm “Jolina.” (FLICKR / FILE PHOTO) This was bared by PCG Spokesperson Commodore Armand Balilo, citing that the fishermen were reported missing in Sierra,...
Farmers fear that the lower budget the agriculture sector will receive from the national expenditure program next year will only worsen hunger in the Philippines. In a statement, Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) called out the "paltry" allocation for agriculture, agrarian reform, and food...
Authorities have apprehended seven local fishermen for illegal fishing off Loay, Bohol on Sunday, Aug. 29. In an incident report released on Tuesday, Aug. 1, personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Philippine National Police (PNP) have conducted a joint seaborne patrol in response to a...
National Security Adviser (NSA) Hermogenes Esperon Jr. said Friday, Aug. 27, that "majority" of reports about the alleged harrassment of Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) are just made up by some fisherfolk groups. National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. (REY...
The decision of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources' (DENR) to dismantle fishing and aquaculture structures in Manila Bay is feared to negatively impact the livelihood of as many as 15,000 fisherfolks and coastal residents. A Fisherman in Cavite (File photo/Manila Bulletin) This is...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has arrested 31 local fishermen for illegal fishing off the waters of Naic, Cavite on Monday. In an incident report, personnel of the PCG caught the 31 local fishermen using trawling gear off Barangay Bucana, Naic, Cavite on Monday, Aug. 23. The Philippine Coast...
Thirty-one fishermen aboard five motorbancas were arrested by the personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) for illegal fishing off Ternate, Cavite on Friday, Aug. 20. In an incident report on Saturday, Aug. 21, the PCG said the 31 local fishermen were caught using air compressors in fishing...
Five fishermen were rescued from a motorbanca which capsized due to rough seas off waters of San Antonio town of Zambales, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Monday, Aug. 9. In an incident report, the five fishermen were sailing near Silanguin Cove in Barangay Pundaquit, Zambales when huge...
Two Chinese fishermen were rescued while two others were found dead from a life raft that was found drifting off the waters of Rizal, Palawan, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Saturday, Aug. 7. In an incident report, fisherman Mario Mabuhay first sighted and towed the life raft of the four...
Agriculture Secretary William Dar assured that the "poorest of the poor" among farmers and fishermen will receive financial support from the national government during the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) period. In a briefing on Wednesday, Dar said farmers and fishermen living in areas that...
