Rappler's latest stories on Philippine fisheries
Nograles: Despite 'verbal deal' with China, PH must still enforce laws
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, echoing Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr, says the supposed deal is not yet enforceable since it lacks the necessary terms and conditions
[OPINION] Securing our fisheries to ensure food security
Destructive human activities and climate-related disasters have tipped our marine ecological balance to a point where urgent measures are needed to prevent a food security crisis
[OPINION] Sea change for small-scale fishers
'Fisherfolk are the reason why we as consumers, both locally and abroad, are able to satisfy our appetite for tuna and all kinds of seafood. It’s time that we finally give considerable attention to them. '
WATCH: How sharks are killed at Pasay market
Of the country s approximately 200 shark and ray species only two are protected by Philippine laws
Haul of dead sea turtles seized in Palawan town
Authorities say the cargo of critically endangered Hawksbill turtles was bound for Balabac an island town in the southernmost part of Palawan known as a backdoor for wildlife trafficking
Fishermen probed for catching ocean sunfish in protected area
The ocean sunfish is considered a vulnerable or threatened species
Breakwater made of 'dead corals' mine – Palawan governor
The governor however says the breakwater in San Vicente town is made of carefully piled limestone and not dead corals
900th whale shark found in the Philippines
The discovery of the 900th whale shark in the Philippines shows there is progress in the conservation efforts; however there is still work to be done to ensure the species survival
5 things to know about the amended PH fisheries code
The country s fisheries code now has more teeth and the necessary mechanisms to curb illegal unreported and unregulated fishing
Davao Gulf's 3-month fishing ban begins
The government implements a ban on commercial fishing to allow fish stocks in the gulf to regenerate
Philippines a step farther from EU fish trade blacklist
2nd UPDATE The European Union the world s biggest fish importer lifts a warning from the Philippines and lauds amendments of fisheries laws and efforts to fight illegal fishing
Talks begin on how to implement 'revolutionary' fisheries law
A committee composed largely of commercial fishers tackles the implementation of a law that imposes much higher penalties for illegal and unregulated fishing
EU extends PH warning card vs illegal fishing
The Philippines has another 6 months before the EU decides whether or not to ban the country s fish products from entering its market
Cebu town mayor: Kill whale sharks, dolphins
The mayor of Dumanjug in Cebu province says the sea creatures are responsible for the fish shortage in Tañon Strait one of the country s biggest fishing grounds
DA to build 252 fish landing centers nationwide
At the cost of P2 85 million each the fish landing centers are meant to improve the income of Filipino fishermen
Will PH meet EU deadline for tougher law vs illegal fishing?
President Benigno Aquino III is expected to sign amendments to the Philippine Fisheries Code within December but commercial fishers are reportedly up in arms over stiffer penalties under the law
A fisherman's prayer
Fisherfolk are the poorest of the Fililipino poor with a poverty incidence rate of 39 2 They’ve lived along the water always at risk of danger
Heavier illegal fishing penalties 'oppresive' – fishers' group
A higher illegal fishing penalty proposed by lawmakers goes up to P1 million and fishing companies are not happy
A crisis that consumers of seafood can help avert
When the fish run out the small scale fishermen will be left starving while the big fishing company owners can go into another business with their fat profits
Fishers resettlement plan 'solves' no-build zone issue
To protect fisherfolk from storm surge fish landings will be built by the shore to ensure they have access to the sea even if they live farther from the shore
COA to 4 GOCCs: Return P2.4B unused DAP funds
In its 2013 Annual Financial Report on government owned and controlled corporations the COA also ordered the GOCCs to account for P3 8 billion released to them under the Disbursement Acceleration Program
Small fishers hit 'rushed' revision of fisheries law
Small scale fisherfolk ask why they were not consulted on revisions to the 16 year old Fisheries Code which the government is seeking to avoid EU sanctions
Gov't fisherfolk registration program hits 1 million mark
Up from less than 50 000 registered fishermen will now have access to health care and insurance and assistance in developing their livelihood
Rare Philippines celebrates 'pride' in marine life
To further improve the country’s fisheries Rare advises Filipinos to change their behavior towards the environment
Aquino's 2015 agri budget: What's in it, what's missing
There are big increases for the fisheries and coconut sectors and focus on agricultural infrastructure but improving farmers land tenure is not a priority
Red tide alert raised in 13 areas in 4 provinces
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources says some areas in Bataan Masbate Western Samar and Palawan have tested positive for red tide
Fish production in General Santos City up
This is the 3rd year in a row that fish notably tuna production has increased in the city
Gov't readying 5,000 fiberglass boats for Haiyan fishermen
The government aims to build a total of 30 000 boats for Haiyan hit fishermen
PH oceans in crisis: The sad state of small fisherfolk
On Friday May 30 a day before National Fisherfolk s Day fisheries reform advocates will march to Malacañang to submit to President Aquino a proposal on how to save Philippine marine resources
