Agriculture

April 17, 2024

New Tilapia Hatchery in Itbayat, Batanes Revolutionizes Local Fishing Industry

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

In a groundbreaking move set to redefine local aquaculture, the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) has inaugurated the first Tilapia Hatchery in Itbayat, Batanes. This development aims not only to bolster the livelihoods of Ivatan fishers but also to catalyze a sustainable and self-sufficient fishing industry within the province. Read more »

Agriculture

April 05, 2024

Salt Farm Industry Expects Boost As DENR Maps Public Land

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

Public lands and areas of municipal waterways around the nation that are ideal for salt production will be identified, mapped, and designated, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Read more »

Local

April 03, 2024

House Bill No. 9011 Pushed To Protect PH Territorial Integrity And Fishermen in WPS

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

With the issuance of Executive Order (EO) 57, which aims to strengthen marine security in the Philippines, Cong. Wilbert Lee has pushed for the passing of House Bill No. 9011, or the Fishing Shelters and Ports Act, which aims to protect the country's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and enhance the lives of local fishermen. Read more »

Agriculture

March 18, 2024

DA Grants P900 Million For Agr-FIshery Groups In Western Visayas

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has handed over P900 million worth of agricultural projects to farmers, fishermen, and organized groups in Western Visayas. Read more »

Agriculture

March 11, 2024

Sustainable Growth: Central Visayas Emerges as Powerhouse in Seaweed Industry

by DitoSaPilipinas.com

The latest agricultural and fisheries report from the Philippine Statistics Authority reveals that the seaweed industry has emerged as a frontrunner in Central Visayas, outshining other sectors in fisheries in terms of crop production volume. Read more »