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Senator Risa Hontiveros led a follow-up activity to the Atin Ito Christmas convoy, “Pasko n’Atin ‘To,” — a Christmas gift-giving activity for West Philippine Sea (WPS) frontliners, including fisherfolk communities and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The Office of Senator Risa Hontiveros, in partnership with Bridges of Benevolent Initiative Foundation (BBIF) and Vivant Foundation, distributed […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Biodiversity Management Bureau (DENR-BMB) has warned the public against releasing frogs and fish in swamps and stagnant water to fight the dengue outbreak, as it can disrupt the ecological balance of the surrounding environment. BMB Director Natividad Bernardino explained that placing frogs and fish is not an effective solution […]
Growing up, I always wanted a pet for myself. I always thought that pets are so cute and fluffy and that it would be nice to have something to care for that would return my affection – something I wouldn’t be able to do with my toys or plants. With kids, most of them are […]
With increasing supply, galunggong (round scad) currently sells for P180 per kilogram (kg), from P260-280/kg, making the price more affordable. This is according to the daily market price monitoring conducted by the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) in Metro Manila markets. With the increase in fish unloaded at the Navotas Fish Port Complex, […]
To bring quality and affordable fish and aquatic products to residents in Metro Manila and other urban areas in the country amid the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) being enforced to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched “isDA On-the-Go” and the “Seafood Kadiwa” to complement its […]
Acting to curb plastic pollution in the country, Senator Cynthia Villar is prioritizing a law that will ban single-use plastics. Senate Bill No. 333 or the Single-Use Plastic Product Regulation Act of 2019 seeks to regulate the manufacturing, importation, and use of single-use plastic products. Villar, who is expected to stay on as chairperson of […]
Senator Cynthia Villar said the Department of Agriculture (DA) should rethink its policy of importation, stressing the danger it poses to the livelihood of small farmers and fisherfolk. The seasoned legislator made this statement after the Department of Agriculture approved the importation of 17,000 metric tons of galunggong (round scad) from China, in a bid […]