The local government of Bais City in Negros Oriental has declared a state of calamity following a massive wastewater spill from the Universal Robina Corporation Bais Distillery that polluted around 3,000 hectares within the Tañon Strait Protected Seascape (TSPS). Read more »
The BFAR, together with the National Freshwater Fisheries Technology Center, recently gathered key industry players from across the country to strengthen collaboration and improve productivity in the nation’s tilapia sector. Read more »
Iloilo City has once again emerged as the fastest-growing economy in Western Visayas, posting a gross domestic product (GDP) of P171.57 billion in 2024, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Read more »
The Philippines has retained its “Tier 1” ranking in the 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report of the U.S. State Department, marking the 10th straight year that the country has met the highest global standards in combating human trafficking. Read more »
The Masinloc and Oyon Bay Protected Landscape and Seascape (MOBPLS) has been recognized as the country’s top locally managed marine protected area, winning first place in the 2025 Para El Mar Awards held in Iloilo City. Read more »
The Southern Negros Coastal Development Management Council (SNCDMC) has made waves after being hailed as the Outstanding Network at the 2025 Para El Mar Awards held in Iloilo City. Read more »
