BFAR gears up for sardine fishing ban in northeastern Mindanao

Inquirer.net - Nov 7, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Commercial and municipal sardine fishing across 11 coastal towns and cities in northeastern Mindanao will temporarily halt starting next month. This comes after marine scientists warned that local fish populations have dropped to critical levels. The three-month annual moratorium, running from Dec. 1 to March 1 next year, is

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A home is more than just a place to clock out from the demands of everyday life. For a young professional, it can serve as a blank canvas where ideas are scattered across couches and marble tabletops, and where one gets ready to face the day, perhaps wondering: Who will I be today? It’s a

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MANILA, Philippines — From great egrets spreading their wings across the sky to collared kingfishers perched along muddy shores, the Cabusao Wetlands Critical Habitat in Camarines Sur is home to various bird species captured in photographs released by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Bicol. The photos feature great egrets, Javan pond herons,

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TACLOBAN CITY— Sardine fishing in Sogod Bay in Southern Leyte will be suspended for three months beginning Dec. 1. The move is meant to allow fish stocks to replenish and reproduce, which is part of the government’s annual conservation program, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said. The closed fishing season covers Fisheries

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Nov 7, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp on Saturday accused the impeachment prosecution panel of relying on speculation and misleading public statements. The allegation comes as the defense prepares to present its case when the Senate impeachment trial resumes on Monday, Nov. 9. In a statement, lawyer Salvador Paolo Panelo Jr., the vice president’s

Civilians surrender guns to military in Tacurong City

Nov 7, 2026

Civilians surrender guns to military in Tacurong City

COTABATO CITY — Twelve assorted firearms and other war materiel were voluntarily surrendered to the 2nd Mechanized Infantry Battalion. The turnover was done during a ceremony held in Barangay Tina, Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat on Friday, November 6. The action is part of the Army unit’s 27th founding anniversary rites. Lt. Col. Raul Escat, commanding

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M2 slip road closed for emergency repairs after crash

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The Philippine housing backlog is estimated to reach 3.7 million units between 2022 and 2028, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Meanwhile, housing production from 2022 to the end of 2025 totaled only about 477,000 units, based on statements from the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD). In other words, by the

Russell Brand's wife Laura will stand by him and move back to the UK to be closer as he begins long jail sentence

Nov 7, 2026

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Ombudsman Remulla flags BIR over taxation, abuse concerns

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Menarco wins WELL healthy building 'champion award'

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