Fishing has been a lifeline for Alejandro Alcones and countless others for decades, but the Philippine government's proposal to install floating solar panels on Laguna de Bay is now casting a shadow over this traditional way of life. Read more »
With a poverty incidence of 0.5 percent, Ilocos Norte continues to be the least impoverished province in the Ilocos Region, owing to initiatives implemented by the provincial administration to combat poverty. Read more »
In a groundbreaking move towards sustainable economic development, Tacloban is set to become home to the Philippines' pioneering mussel glycogen extraction plant. The project aims to provide stability to fishermen's income amidst challenges posed by the red tide phenomenon. Read more »
The Department of Agriculture (DA) intends to increase funding by about twofold in the upcoming year in order to increase the incomes of farmers and fishermen, modernize farms, and enhance food security. Read more »
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 »
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 »
