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As expected, the economy grew at a significantly slower pace in the first quarter of this year (6.4 percent) than it did a year ago (8.3 percent). There are several reasons for this. On the production or…
Over the years, I have described agriculture as the economy’s backbone. While I believe this to be true nearly everywhere, it’s more especially so for the Philippine economy. Many might find it hard to agree, especially considering…
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…
Each 21st day of November is observed globally as World Fisheries Day. There were many activities to highlight the significance of fisheries as important source of animal protein in our diet, and livelihoods of fishers and coastal…
EXACTLY three years after the onslaught of Super Typhoon Yolanda, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Central Visayas (DENR-7) is calling for a dialogue to find a solution to the problem of the Yolanda-affected fisherfolk’s…
Officials of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Central Visayas (DENR-7) is calling for a dialogue with the Bantayan town officials and Yolanda-affected fisherfolks to solve the issue of their relocation from their previous homes…
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…
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…
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