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- Breeding zones off-limits to fishers-MarcosDela 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.
- Sardines group urges govt to act on 'looming' shortageArcalas, Jasper Emmanuel (Philippine Business Daily Mirror Publishing, Inc., 2022-09-20)Sardines industry stakeholders have urged the government to initiate a tripartite meeting to prevent a “looming” shortage of the fish product amid concerns, such as bad weather, that are affecting the current catch of vessels. A group of sardine canners and representatives from municipal fishermen expressed openness toward brokering various measures and mechanisms that would ensure the sufficiency of the country’s sardine supply nationwide.
- Project backed by WB loan targets poor fisherfolkAning, Jerome (Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc., 2022-11-25)Malacañang on Thursday said the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) had approved an P11.2-billion, seven-year project that seeks to lift 350,000 fisherfolk in 24 coastal provinces out of poverty while ensuring food security. Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, who is also the Neda director general and vice chair, announced the approval of the Philippine Fisheries and Coastal Resiliency (FishCoRe) project that will mostly be funded by a loan from the World Bank (WB). The announcement came after President Marcos, who sits as Neda chair, held his first meeting with officials of the socioeconomic planning body led by Balisacan.
- Escudero: Prioritize growth of local fishing industry over importationCasayuran, 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 fishingRendon, 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.