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- Iloilo prov'l gov't aims to replicate Ajuy marine practicesCavañas, Mary Joy (Panay News, Inc., 2023-09-29)The provincial government is considering replicating the municipality of Ajuy’s best practices in marine conservation and coastal protection throughout the rest of Iloilo. The town recently placed first runner-up in the Malinis at Masaganang Karagatan (MMK) Awards organized by the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. As a result, it secured fisheries livelihood projects worth P18 million. “We aim to encourage and inspire other municipalities to participate in the upcoming MMK awards. I am confident that our fellow communities are already engaged in initiatives to protect our seas and coasts,” said Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr.
- Increased sardines supply in W. VisayasMomblan, Gail T. (Daily Guardian Multi-Media Services, Inc., 2018-11-29)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-6 reported a 1.2 percent increase in the supply of sardines in Western Visayas. The BFAR stock assessment data indicated that the region produced 28, 523 metric tons of sardines in 2017, a way higher that the 28, 185 metric tons produces in 2016. Remia Appari, BFAR-6 regional director, assured that Western Visayas has a steady supply of sardines.