BFAR and USAID Host Workshop to Battle Illegal Fishing

Manila, September 2, 2020 — The U.S. and Philippine governments launched on Wednesday, September 2, a workshop attended by 135 participants to measure and understand the negative impacts of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the country. Supported by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the United States Agency for International ...
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By | 2 September, 2020 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Philippines, U.S. Agencies | Tags: , , , , ,

U.S. Launches New Biodiversity Project to Protect the Philippines’ Environment

Manila, August 11, 2020 — The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), launched the Philippines Sustainable Interventions for Biodiversity, Oceans, and Landscapes (SIBOL) project that will support the sustainable management of the country’s natural resources and combat environmental crimes. The five-year, Php1.1 billion ($22 million) project will provide support to the Philippine government ...
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By | 11 August, 2020 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Philippines, U.S. Agencies | Tags: , , , ,

U.S. and Philippine Governments Partner with Private Sector to Expand Sustainable Seafood Markets

(L-R): USAID Fish Right Chief of Party Nygiel Armada, NGOs for Fisheries Reform Director Gregorio dela Rosa, Philippine Association of Crab Processors President Ken Choi, Saravia Blue Crab President Alfonso Gamboa, Department of Agriculture Undersecretary for Fisheries Eduardo Gongona, and USAID Philippines Environment Chief John Edgar participate in an MOU-signing ceremony to expand export potential of the ...
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By | 27 September, 2019 | Topics: Environment, Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Philippines, U.S. Agencies | Tags: , , ,

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