Land: Phillipines

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has arrested 13 illegal fishers off Davao for allegedly fishing in foreign waters.

The government of Philippines expects good growth of fisheries production this year as the situation is favourable.

Stranded overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in Oman are seeking Philippines government help for repatriation.

Mindanao fish growers have been urged to boost pangasius farming to increase the production as the demand is increasing.

Commercial fishing has generated the highest revenue in the fishing industry of Philippines, admit NSO Economy.

Tuna firm, Home Grown Alliance Tuna International, Inc., is looking at diversifying into other food products under its expansion scheme.

Listed tuna exporter Alliance Tuna International Inc. (ATII) of Philippines has bought good stake in New Zealand-based smoked seafood manufacturer Prime Foods.

The government of Philippines has eyed Palau and PNG eyed as new fishing grounds and is ready to negotiate for the same.

The BFAR held a fish examiner’s training course that has been completed to assist fishery law officers in their job.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has banned the killing, catching and sale of sardines, herring and mackerel in the Visayan Sea.