The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is pushing for the the elimination of child labor in the country’s fishing and aquaculture sectors by 2028 as part of its drive to uphold labor standards and strengthen social protection in the industry. DOLE Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said the...
ILOILO CITY – The province of Capiz is awaiting the approval of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to establish a new aquaculture feed mill plant. This was after the 19th Congress approved the consolidated bills, which will establish an aquaculture feed mill plant in Panay town. The proposal...
A senior aquaculturist at the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) was shot dead by two unidentified assailants in Panabo City, Davao del Norte on Saturday, Dec. 7. A report from the Davao del Norte Provincial Police Office (PPO) identified the victim as Karen Diana Candilosas, 42,...
From let: Ms. Rungphech 'Rose' Chitanuwat, Country General Manager of Informa Markets in the Philippines; alongside Usec. Deogracias Victor Savellano, Undersecretary for Livestock at the Department of Agriculture; and Dr. Jonathan Vergara Sabiniano, Program Director of the National Livestock...
Senator Francis Tolentino is keen on putting the spotlight back on so-called "agricultural schools" in a bid to incorporate the youth in optimizing the agricultural, fisheries, and aquaculture sectors. In his regular DZRH show on Saturday, Feb. 24, Tolentino spoke with Department of Agriculture...
Norway is open to expanding trade and investment ties with the Philippines particularly in the areas of aquaculture and retail industries while also continuing to develop its partnerships in the renewable energy (RE) and maritime sectors. Norwegian Ambassador to the Philippines Christian Halaas...
Imposing fishing bans in certain areas is among the steps undertaken by the government to address overfishing and boost the country's aquaculture, President Marcos said. Marcos said the government has come up with plans to address overfishing and one of them is imposing fishing bans and other...
By Henrylito D. Tacio Sleek and silvery, beloved because of its mild, sweet flesh, and its melt-in-the-mouth belly fat, bangus is a favorite Filipino fish. In Metro Manila and other major cities like Cebu and Davao, the national fish is rated first-class. The popularity of bangus can be gleaned in...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is confident that the Philippines can overcome the effects of the El Niño phenomenon on the country’s poultry, livestock, and aquaculture industries. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) “The problem with the water I think is...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, June 20, said that he had instructed the Department of Agriculture (DA), which he heads in a concurrent capacity, to boost the local production of agricultural products in a bid for lower prices of goods. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. speaks...
By Dr. Rafael D. Guerrero III The Philippines is endowed with more than 400,000 hectares of inland waters consisting of lakes, marshes, rivers and reservoirs. In such waters abound freshwater fishes, mollusks and crustaceans. Inland waters are part of the country’s municipal waters which include...
Edmund Ruhle proudly showcases the kale grown on their demo farm. (Aquaponics Go Green) Aquaponics, a method of sustainable farming, has gained significant popularity in recent years. The ability to cultivate both fish and plants in a symbiotic environment has captured the attention of Edmund Ruhle...
