New BFAR regional director eyes more fisheries projects in Central Visayas

Irene R. Sino Cruz 02/07/2020

CEBU CITY—Putting up more fish hatcheries are among the projects that the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) will be implementing with the assumption of Allan Poquita as the new regional director for Central Visayas. Poquita…

BFAR-7: Damage caused by Ursula in fishery sector reaches P14.98M

Futch Anthony Inso 12/28/2019

CEBU CITY,  Philippines — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Central Visayas (BFAR-7) has initially recorded P14.98 million worth of damage in the fishery sector due to Typhoon Ursula. BFAR-7 Public Information Officer Alma Saavedra…

Drug-positive employees in Cebu City rises to 52; two are from legislative dep’t

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 12/11/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — There are now 52 employees of the Cebu City government who tested positive for illegal drug use. The number has increased from 42 drug-positive employees, according to the records of the City Office…

BFAR-7 sets 3-month fishing ban at a portion of Visayan Sea

Irene R. Sino Cruz 11/11/2019

CEBU CITY — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Central Visayas (BFAR-7) will implement a 3-month fishing ban at a portion of the Visayan Sea starting Friday, November 15. According to a press release from…

Cebu City DVMF to private slaughterhouses: Comply with standards

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 06/06/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Department of Veterinary Medicine and Fisheries (DVMF) reminded the owners of private slaughterhouses to comply with the health and environmental standards for their establishments. The DVMF along with the National…

CV economy stays robust

Aileen Garcia-Yap 05/04/2017

Central Visayas registered a robust economic growth last year with a gross regional domestic product (GRDP) of P525 billion, an 8.8 percent growth, sustaining its position as among the fastest-growing regions in the country. Philippine Statistics Authority…

Lapu has new garbage hauler

Norman V. Mendoza 11/02/2016

LAPU-LAPU City has a new hauler to deliver their garbage to the Consolacion private landfill facility after it dropped its previous hauler due to its inefficient collection efforts. In yesterday’s press conference, Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Paz Radaza…

The fate of our fish

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 10/16/2016

We all agree that fish is a very important source of food for us and marine resources. It is a major provider of livelihood and economic and recreational opportunities for millions, apart from its nutritional benefits. But…

Cousteau visits PH, calls for conservation of Tañon Strait

PR 09/24/2016

OCEANA senior advisor Alexandra Cousteau visited the Philippines from Aug. 29 to Sept. 11 and met with Cebu local officials, civil society, business leaders and media to help promote Oceana’s campaigns against the twin bane of uncontrolled…

Transparency in ocean governance

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 09/18/2016

Last week, the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) — Artisanal Fisherfolk Sectoral Council spearheaded a consultation in Cebu City on the theme, “Effective Management of Tañon Strait as a Common Fishing Ground of a Cluster of Municipalities/Cities of…

Living and loving the law

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 07/10/2016

His gentle demeanor and frail-looking appearance belie the steely inner strength and fierce determination to implement our largely lying “in the doldrums” fisheries and other environment laws. As Bantay Dagat (sea guardian), he holds sacred his pledge…

Damage in Tañon Strait fishing grounds

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 09/23/2015

Several coastal habitats are  in poor shape in the Tañon Strait  while fisheries are heavily exploited due to the encroachment of  commerical fishing boats in municipal waters. These were among the findings of a five-day expedition by…

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