Category: Fisheries

DENR boosts Bantay Dagat protection efforts in Zambales marine protected area

MASINLOC, Zambales — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), in partnership with the local government unit of Masinloc, recently trained 96 Bantay Dagat members to strengthen protection and enforcement efforts within the Masinloc and Oyon Bay Protected Landscape and Seascape (MOBPLS). The paralegal learning event aimed to enhance Bantay Dagats’ knowledge of environmental… Read More DENR boosts Bantay Dagat protection efforts in Zambales marine protected area

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P30 wage hike to hardly impact Zambales agri workers

By HENRY EMPEÑO | April 16, 2026 MASINLOC, Zambales — The new round of daily wage increase for minimum wage earners in Region III would barely benefit workers in the agriculture industry, which is one of the sectors targeted by the wage adjustments, a fisherfolk leader here said. The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board… Read More P30 wage hike to hardly impact Zambales agri workers

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Zambales fishers beat fuel cost surge with ‘lambaklad’ method

By HENRY EMPEÑO | March 31, 2026 SAN NARCISO, Zambales — Lambaklad, a traditional fishing method introduced here two years ago as an alternative livelihood project, now proves to be a practical solution to the rising cost of fuel while delivering bigger catch for local fishermen at minimal hours at sea. Local fisherfolk groups said… Read More Zambales fishers beat fuel cost surge with ‘lambaklad’ method

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Zambales fishers cope with surging fuel cost, Chinese bullying, low market prices

By HENRY EMPEÑO | March 25, 2026 MASINLOC, Zambales — Eking out a living from the sea is proving to be more difficult for fishermen in this province who have to contend nowadays with rising fuel prices, stagnant market prices, and continuing harassment by Chinese militia at sea. Leonardo Cuaresma, president of the New Masinloc… Read More Zambales fishers cope with surging fuel cost, Chinese bullying, low market prices

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BFAR holds fish smoking training in Nueva Ecija town

By Maria Caroline A. Lopez | March 19, 2026 NAMPICUAN, Nueva Ecija (PIA) — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) capacitated about 15 farmers and fisherfolks in Nampicuan, Nueva Ecija on the proper fish smoking techniques to boost their skills and provide additional livelihood opportunities. Attendees were members of the Samahan ng Mangingisda… Read More BFAR holds fish smoking training in Nueva Ecija town

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Zambales gov’t procures 2 ‘payao’ boats for fisherfolk

By E.H. EDEJER | January 25, 2026 IBA, Zambales — The Zambales provincial government has delivered on its promise to provide modern vessels to local fishermen to help them cope with the increasing hazards of eking out livelihood in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) amid bullying by the Chinese militia. Last Friday, January 23, Governor… Read More Zambales gov’t procures 2 ‘payao’ boats for fisherfolk

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US naval ship rescues 3 fishermen off Cape Bolinao

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — A US Navy vessel en route to the Subic Bay Freeport has rescued three fishermen some 63 nautical miles west northwest of Cape Bolinao off the province of Pangasinan on January 1. According to Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Senior Deputy Administrator Ronnie Yambao, the USNS Cesar Chavez was on its… Read More US naval ship rescues 3 fishermen off Cape Bolinao

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PH gov’t vows commitment to address calls for safer, more secure WPS

By Jumalynne V. Doctolero | November 17, 2025 QUEZON CITY (PIA) — Filipino fishers on the frontlines of maritime challenges in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) shared their experiences and concerns during the “Kongreso ng Mangingisda para sa Kapayapaan at Kaunlaran” (Fisherfolk Congress for Peace and Progress), organized by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), the… Read More PH gov’t vows commitment to address calls for safer, more secure WPS

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