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Philippines hosts key tuna fisheries meeting after 2024 catch exceeded 201,000 tons

The Philippines will host the 22nd regular session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) from Dec. 1 to 5, 2025, underscoring...

Philippine farm, fisheries output rose 2.8% in third quarter of 2025

The Philippines' agriculture and fisheries sector recorded a 2.8 percent year-on-year increase in the value of production in the third quarter of 2025 on...

Dagupan’s Pride

Vendors sort out their fresh catch of bangus (milkfish) at a market in Dagupan City, the so-called Bangus Capital of the Philippines. Dagupan’s bangus...

Philippines expects stronger fisheries under WTO treaty

The Philippines is poised to strengthen its fisheries management, enhance support for small-scale fishers and bolster long-term food security with the entry into force...

Philippine farm production rebounded 5.7% in second quarter of 2025

Philippine farm output expanded by 5.7 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, buoyed by a record harvest in rice and corn, according...

Philippines GDP could shrink 18% by 2070 due to climate change, says ADB report

The Philippines could face an 18.1% GDP loss by 2070 due to climate change, an ADB report warns. The report emphasizes mobilizing private capital...

Boost fisheries with more cold storage facilities—PBBM

President Marcos on Friday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to revitalize the country's fisheries industry, recognizing its crucial role in food security and economic growth. The...

Pangilinan eyes ‘best practices’ to spur sustainable agri dev’t

CAUAYAN City—Comebacking senatorial candidate Francis Pangilinan, a staunch advocate for agriculture and fisheries development, said here he is focused on sustainable practices to help...

PH, Palau ink fisheries, diplomatic pacts

The Philippines and Palau moved to further strengthen bilateral relations after signing on Monday three new deals, including agreements on fisheries and policy consultations. President...

Farm, fisheries output dropped 2.17% in 2024

Philippine farm and fisheries production dropped 2.17 percent year-on-year in 2024, pulled down by a 4.42-percent decline in the fourth quarter. The Philippine Statistics Authority...

Marcos taps career official as new BFAR chief

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Elizer S. Salilig, a veteran public servant with over 34 years of experience, as the new National Director of the...

Advocacy network expresses concern on SC ruling on municipal fisheries

The Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI), a social development and advocacy network of more than 230 groups, expressed concern on the Supreme Court First...

Farm output shrank 3.7% in third quarter

Adverse weather and the lingering effects of African Swine Fever on hog production hurt agricultural output in the third quarter of 2024, with production...

Agriculture shrank 3.3% in Q2 as rice harvests fell

The agriculture and fisheries sector shrank 3.3 percent in the second quarter of 2024 on lower rice and corn production, the Philippine Statistics Authority...
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