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2 boats nabbed for illegal fishing
Sornito, Ime (Panay News, Inc., 2023-10-25)
Authorities have recently apprehended two fishing boats engaged in illegal fishing in the waters of Barangay Sibay in the municipality of Caluya. The fishing boat’s personnel were unregistered and were using active fishing gear, in violation of Republic Act 8550, or the Fisheries Code of the Philippines, which is further amended by Republic Act 10654.
248 families affected by Batangas chemical spill
Estacio, Danny (Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation, 2023-11-06)
A chemical spill hit Barangay San Miguel here on Saturday, November 4, prompting the evacuation of 248 families, police said Monday, November 6. Police said a land-based inspection revealed that the incident occurred during the loading of Solvent Naptha L at Tank No. 5 owned by a company in the area. Due to the untightened drain plug of the storage tank, the control valve within the containment area opened, and resulted in chemicals spilling to the rainwater canal up to the coastal area, police added.
3 nabbed for illegal fishing
Amoroso, Ed (Philippine Star Printing Co., Inc., 2025-01-25)
Three fishermen were arrested for alleged illegal fishing in Gasan, Marinduque on Friday. The suspects, whose identities were not immediately known, reportedly yielded illegal fishing equipment worth over P1 million, according to the Philippine Coast Guard Substation-Gasan.
46 fall in illegal fishing crackdown in Cavite
Unite, Betheena Kae (Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation, 2018-11-03)
Fory-six fishermen onboard two fishing boats were rounded up in a recent illegal fishing crackdown in Cavite, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Friday. The fishermen were caught fishing off Puerto Azul, Ternate, Cavite using an illegal fishing method called “Danish Seine” or locally known as “hulbot-hulbot”. According to the Coast Guard, “Danish Seine” is a fishing method often used in commercial fishing which is strictly banned in the Philippine waters because of its tendency to destroy and damage the coral reefs, sea grass beds, and other marine life habitats pursuant to Section 92 of Republic Act 8550 (The Fisheries Code of the Philippines).
70 oil spill-affected families return home
Rendon, Jennifer P. (Daily Guardian Multi-Media Services, Inc., 2020-07-16)
Seventy families from Barangay Mansaya, Lapuz, Iloilo City returned home on Wednesday almost two weeks after an oil spill incident displaced them. Gabino Ramon Mejia, head of plant operations of AC Energy Philippines, said they comprised the first batch of households who could go home following a risk assessment conducted by several stakeholders. AC Energy Philippines owns Power Barge 102 stationed at Bo. Obrero, Lapuz which exploded on July 3, 2020 and caused an oil spill.
All set for oil recovery: Guimaras oil recovery operation second in history
Garcia, Erly C. (TNT Publishing, Inc., 2007-03-12)
Recovery operations for the remaining oil inside the compartments of sunken tanker MT Solar 1 off the waters of Guimaras will already start as scheduled this Wednesday, March 14. Allied Shield, the recovery vessel of Italy-based Sonsub Limited, has already arrived in Bacolod City last Saturday. Sonsub was contracted by the Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Club, an insurer of the Solar 1 to retrieve any remaining oil on the ill-fated vessel presently lying under 640 meters of water.
Amid WPS tension, Zambales fishers receive 'Payao' donation
Aglibot, Joanna Rose (Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc., 2024-10-02)
Some fishermen here were dismayed after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., during his third State of the Nation Address (Sona), failed to mention his plans for fishermen whose lives were affected by the presence of the Chinese Coast Guard in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). In a telephone interview on Monday, Leonardo Cuaresma, president of the New Masinloc Fishermen Association, acknowledged the President’s efforts to pay tribute to Filipino fishermen and soldiers guarding the WPS.
Antique to host 1st int'l fishing tourney in May
(Panay News, Inc., 2020-02-23)
The province of Antique gets to showcase its rich marine biodiversity when it hosts the 1st International Sports Fishing Tournament in May. “Sports fishing is another tourism product that we are promoting. When they go to Antique, they can experience fishing onboard a fishing boat,” said Flord Nicson Calawag, president of the Antique Eco-Tourism Association (AETA). The tournament, set on May 2-3, has two categories: amateur and professional anglers and registered municipal fisherfolk. Participants may use traditional trolling and bait fishing.
ATI joins Coast Guard, stakeholders in bay cleanup
(The Manila Times Publishing Corporation, 2018-09-29)
Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) recently teamed up with the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary, the city government of Manila, local schools and other maritime and business stakeholders in cleaning up the shores of Manila Bay in support of Ocean Conservancy’s 33rd International Coastal Cleanup event. ATI employees joined thousands of volunteers who turned up at the Manila Baywalk Area during the weekend clean-up drive to help clear tons of debris, especially those washed ashore in the spate of recent typhoons and weather disruptions. The Manila South Harbor operator supports the annual initiative with the hopes of raising environmental awareness and encouraging more stakeholders to protect the historic Manila Bay, a major trade waterway and livelihood source for nearby coastal communities.
Barge runs aground off Negros
Macairan, Evelyn; Amoroso, Ed (Philippine Star Printing Co., Inc., 2023-11-17)
A barge loaded with 1,600 metric tons of industrial coal ran aground in Negros Oriental on Wednesday, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported yesterday. TML Blue Sky Jay was being towed by motor tug TML The CEO in the waters off Barangay Okiot in Bais City when the accident occurred. The barge and the motor tug were headed to Barangay Campuyo in Manjuyod town when they encountered rough sea condition.
BFAR assures nonstop fight against illegal fishing
Gomez, Eireene Jairee (The Manila Times Publishing Corporation, 2020-04-07)
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Monday assured its continuous monitoring, control and surveillance of the country’s waters to counter illegal fishing attempts of groups or individuals trying to take advantage of the present situation amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. In a statement, the BFAR said several apprehensions have been made by the agency’s Regional Fisheries Resources Protection Groups, the Philippine Coast Guard and the Philippine National Police–Maritime Group in the last two weeks amid the implementation of enhanced community quarantine all over Luzon and lockdown of several cities and municipalities.
BFAR, partners ink pact on marine conservation
Ogatis, James Earl E.; Toreno, Sheila Mae H. (Daily Guardian Multi-Media Services, Inc., 2017-10-17)
Regional Director Remia Aparri of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) 6 signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with two local government units and other enforcement agencies to strengthen the protection of marine environment and resources in Western Visayas. In the opening of the 54th Fish Conservation Week Celebration in Tanza, Iloilo City on Oct 15, 2017, Aparri cited the importance of preserving, conserving and protecting the coastal and marine resources as the main source of livelihood of the coastal communities. The MOU with Mayor Siegfredo Betita of Carles and a representative of Mayor Milliard Villanueva of Concepcion, Iloilo seeks to create a joint task force that will address the rampant and unabated illegal, unreported fishing activities within the municipal waters.
BFAR-6 patrol boat sinks
Calantas, Rhenjie Marie (Panay News, Inc., 2023-07-05)
The eight-year-old patrol boat of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-6 (BFAR-6) docked at the Iloilo River in Barangay Arsenal-Aduana was found sinking. Around 8 a.m. yesterday, July 4, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and various rescue groups refloated the patrol boat from the water.
Boat hit by whale shark sinks
Macairan, Evelyn (Philippine Star Printing Co., Inc., 2024-02-02)
Two fishermen were rescued when their boat sank after it was hit by a whale shark early yesterday in Romblon. Edgardo Lozano, 60, and Harry Lozano, 51, were fishing in the waters off Barangay Cantagda in Cajidiocan town when their boat was struck by the shark, according to the Philippine Coast Guard. The PCG sub-station in Cajidiocan dispatched a search and rescue team after receiving a call about the incident.
City drops oil spill suit
Celebria, Limuel S. (Daily Guardian Multi-Media Services, Inc., 2020-07-23)
Early this week, Iloilo City Mayor Jerry P. Treñas announced that “I am satisfied” with the AC Energy Philippines (ACEPh) response to the oil spill that occurred off the shores of Bo. Obrero following an explosion that spilled some 260,000 liters of bunker fuel into the waters. Moreover, Treñas also said the city government is scaling back on an earlier plan to file a suit for damages against the company on condition that ACEPh provide compensation to the victims. Among other things, Treñas appeared gratified by the company’s quick response to the accident, immediately taking care of the medical and other needs of the displaced residents to the extent of providing them shelter in three of Iloilo City’s top star hotels, after Covid 19 concerns were raised. ACEPh also went all out in its efforts to mitigate the impact of the oil spill on local communities and the environment, immediately undertaking procedures which led to the containment of the spill at 10PM on the same day, a company report said.
Coast Guard enhances readiness for search and rescue, marine pollution
Masculino, Glazyl Y. (Daily Guardian Multi-Media Services, Inc., 2022-10-21)
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) District Western Visayas highlighted the significance of the stakeholders and government agencies in search and rescue (SAR) operations. PCG northern Negros conducted exercises on marine pollution and search and rescue at the Banago seaport here yesterday to check the readiness of the Coast Guard personnel, and assistance of stakeholders and government agencies in case of a sea mishap, oil spill, or any emergency at sea.
Coast Guard hopes to inspire kids during vessel tour
Ong, Ghio (Philippine Star Printing Co., Inc., 2023-10-14)
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) hopes more young people would be inspired by its work of protecting Philippine sovereignty, particularly during patrols in areas of the West Philippine Sea that usually sees hostile action, particularly with China. The agency gave a tour of the 97-meter patrol vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua on Oct. 14 to around 50 children, mostly from Tondo in Manila and from Batangas who are supported by international humanitarian group World Vision.
Coast Guard sues firm for negligence over oil spill in Iloilo
Burgos, Nestor P. Jr. (Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc., 2020-07-13)
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has filed a criminal complaint against the operator of a damaged power barge that spilled thousands of liters of bunker fuel into the waters of Iloilo and Guimaras Island. In a complaint filed at the Iloilo Provincial Prosecutor’s Office on Friday, the PCG accused AC Energy Philippines and its officials of violating Republic Act No. 8550 (Fisheries Code) for negligence that led to the oil spill which contaminated 88.8 hectares of mangroves and 27 coastal villages in Iloilo City, Dumangas town in Iloilo province and Guimaras Island. “Let this incident be a reminder to all industry stakeholders that even the slightest negligence can pose direct or indirect threat on the health and safety of the people, as well as living and nonliving aquatic resources,” Vice Adm. George Ursabia Jr., PCG commandant, said in the statement.
Coast Guard to secure today’s ‘bangcarera’
Sornito, Ime (Panay News, Inc., 2019-02-10)
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Iloilo mobilized 40 personnel to secure the bangcarera miniature paraw race at Port San Jose in Barangay Hoskyn, Jordan, Guimaras today. The PCG deployment began on Saturday, the opening of the 47th Iloilo-Guimaras Paraw Regatta Festival. PCG-Iloilo commander Lieutenant Rodolfo dela Peña said their personnel will “provide crowd control” during the annual event that gathers hundreds of spectators.
Coast Guard: Capsized dredger sinks, spills oil off Bataan waters
Dantes, Charles (Philippine Manila Standard Publishing, Inc., 2023-05-08)
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Sunday that the capsized MV Hong Hai 189 has sunk in waters off Mariveles, Bataan, and released about 30 to 50 liters of oil and other mixed substances. The MV Hong Hai, a Sierra Leone-registered dredger, sank 400 yards away from Sisiman Lighthouse in Mariveles at around 5:21 a.m. on Saturday, after colliding with the MT Petite Soeur, a a Marshall Island-flagged chemical and oil product tanker in the waters off Corregidor Island.