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Chinese vessels shadow PH warship near Mischief Reef: PCG

Jeck Batallones, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 06 07:28 PM

Two Chinese Coast Guard vessels and two Chinese Maritime Militia "fishing vessels/boats" shadowed a Philippine warship near Mischief Reef in the West Philippine Sea. Read more »

Canned sardines group seeks up to 4 percent price hike

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 19 09:46 AM

The Canned Sardines Association of the Philippines is seeking the approval of a 3 to 4 percent increase in prices due volatile fuel prices, an official said on Thursday. Read more »

Pamalakaya rejects China's fishing partnership proposal

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 14 10:14 AM

A Filipino fisherfolk group on Saturday rejected China's reported proposal for a partnership with the country's fishing villages. Read more »

'China seeks partnership with local fishing villages'

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 13 03:59 PM

Carlos said this was among the things being proposed to establish peace and resolution in the disputed waters following President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr's visit to Asia's largest economy. Read more »

US sanctions hit China's illegal fishing

Kyodo News
Posted at Dec 10 04:19 PM

The United States has slapped sanctions on Chinese firms involved in illegal fishing and North Korea's border security agency. Read more »

Over 20,000 affected in closed fishing season in Zamboanga

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 03 11:37 PM

Roughly more than 20,000 factory and fishing workers are affected by the closed fishing season in Zamboanga City. Read more »

Hagedorn says bill protecting WPS also protects fishers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 30 08:04 PM

Palawan Rep. Hagedorn defended his bill seeking to declare parts of WPS as protected areas, saying that it only seeks to protect local fishermen. Read more »

DOLE to aid 35K employees affected by closed fishing season in Zamboanga

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 17 02:43 PM

Lawyer Roy Buenafe, head of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Zamboanga Peninsula, said the assistance will also cover employees in hand-canning industries and those working in formal and informal sectors. Read more »

BFAR: Fish self-sufficiency still a priority despite import plans

Job Manahan and Jervis Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 15 06:49 PM

The Marcos administration is still prioritizing seafood self-sufficiency despite its plan to import 25,000 metric tons of fish, the BFAR said. Read more »

Illegal fishing taking toll on municipal fisherfolk: Oceana

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 13 05:24 PM

Oceana's legal and policy director believes illegal commercial fishers must be made accountable. Read more »

Sardine manufacturers seek gov't help on dwindling supply

Jervis Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 07 07:19 PM

Sardine manufacturers are calling on local government units, particularly in coastal areas, to allow them to fish in municipal waters. Read more »

More Pinoy fishers in Bajo de Masinloc: PH Coast Guard

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 06 06:27 PM

More Filipino have been able to fish in Bajo de Masinloc despite the continued presence of Chinese maritime forces, the Philippine Coast Guard said. Read more »

Filipinos fishing on frontline of China's battle for disputed sea

Allison Jackson, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 05 12:06 PM

Despite the risks, Filipino fishermen still try to enter the Scarborough Shoal to top up their catch. Read more »

No more fish shortage?

Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 14 06:53 PM

BFAR aims to address the country's food security and the fast decline of inland resources due to overfishing, declining water quality, siltation, illegal fishing, improper and accidental introduction of non-native species, and climate change. Read more »

Marcos nagpapatulong sa Indonesia para maayos ang pangingisda sa PH

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 06 08:15 PM

Humingi si Pangulong Marcos ng tulong sa Indonesia para matigil ang pag-aangkat ng Pilipinas ng galunggong mula ibang bansa. Read more »

Tuna stocks in South China Sea may run out, scientists warn

Anjo Bagaoisan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 02 11:25 PM

Scientists from the Philippines, China, and 3 other countries surrounding the South China Sea on Friday urged their governments to rise above territorial disputes and work together to ensure the future supply of fish in the contested area. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: August 23, 2022

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 23 11:45 PM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

Isabela river overflows due to Florita

Villamor Visaya, AFP
Posted at Aug 23 09:36 PM

Residents remove their fishing gear from the overflowing Pinacanuan river due to heavy rains brought about by Florita in Ilagan City, Isabela, Tuesday. Read more »

7 arestado sa ilegal na pangingisda sa Quezon

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 24 10:34 PM

Inaresto ang anim tripulante at isang kapitan ng isang isang commercial fishing boat na nangingisda sa municipal waters ng Catanauan, Quezon nitong Biyernes. Read more »

Dozens of sea turtles stabbed to death off Japan island

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 19 04:08 PM

A fisherman said he stabbed to death dozens of protected sea turtles on a southern Japanese island after they got caught in his fishing nets. Read more »