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  • Breeding zones off-limits to fishers-Marcos
    Dela Cruz, Jovee Marie (Philippine Business Daily Mirror Publishing, Inc., 2023-09-24)
    The Palace has clarified that the government will only implement a fishing restriction in the breeding zones, not a fishing ban. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said the government will not impose a fishing ban as it will affect the income of the country’s small-scale fishermen.
  • Escudero: Prioritize growth of local fishing industry over importation
    Casayuran, Mario (Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation, 2022-01-22)
    Sorsogon Governor Francis ‘’Chiz’’ Escudero has said helping the local fishing industry grow and making it competitive should be the priority of the government over importation to address a projected shortage, if it wants to ensure a steady stream of fish supply in the country. Escudero, a senatorial candidate, said a recent announcement by the Department of Agriculture (DA) to import 60,000 metric tons of fish due to its projected supply shortfall of 119,000 metric tons from January to March is worrisome.
  • SEAFDEC'S gab aims to strengthen aquaculture, combat illegal fishing
    Rendon, Jennifer (Daily Guardian Multi-Media Services, Inc., 2022-12-06)
    Around 60 participants from 11 member-countries of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) gathered in Iloilo City for the 45th Meeting of SEAFDEC’s Program Committee (PCM). Hosted by the SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department (AQD), the PCM meeting brings together delegates from SEAFDEC’s 11 member-countries Brunel Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Also in attendance are senior officials and staff from SEAFDEC’s five departments that include researchers, scientists, and experts.