Scientist: Reclamation projects to worsen fisheries problems

Marian Z. Codilla 06/16/2015

CORON, PALAWAN – National scientist Angel Alcala said reclamation projects would only worsen the decline of fish catch and strain the livelihood of municipal fisher folk. “Reclamation is generally bad. When you reclaim an area, you convert…

Freshwater farms vulnerable to El Niño

Vanessa Claire Lucero 05/21/2015

If it persists, the El Niño weather pattern would affect the freshwater aquaculture sector the most. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources regional director Andres M. Bojos said they have advised fisher folk to maintain water levels…

Abuse on the high seas

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/22/2015

Recruited from Cebu and Bohol, at least 76 enslaved fishermen rescued off southernmost tip of Palawan Authorities in Palawan on Tuesday rescued at least 76 fishermen who were allegedly forced to work without pay in commercial fishing…

Hale Manna on my mind

Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos 11/16/2014

For those who seek peace and quiet, to unwind at the serene hideaway facing the biodiversity and fisheries-significant Tañon Strait Protected Seascape (Tañon Strait) is a great option. Ensconced by lovely flowers and native trees which host…

Tomorrow arrived yesterday

Juan Mercado 01/14/2014

The “cartographic”—what? “Cartographic aggression” is shorthand for redrawing maps to gobble up territory, writes Australian Sinologist Geremie Barmé. And last week’s region-wide protests over Beijing’s clamping of new fishing access rules, in disputed portions of the South…

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