The Philippines is a major exporter of blue swimming crab. It is the second largest exporter of this species to the United States. However, there is a need for a responsible seafood sourcing to reduce unregulated fishing and promote sustainability. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Philippines, with…
The United States Agency for International Development (USAid) Philippines Mission Director Ryan Washburn joined Philippine government and private sector partners on April 18, 2024 for the expansion of the agency’s Responsible Seafood Sourcing Program for blue swimming crabs in Iloilo City.
THE United States Agency for International Development (USAid) joined Philippine government and private sector partners for the expansion of the agency s Responsible Seafood Sourcing Program for blue swimming crabs in Iloilo City.
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Philippines Mission Director Ryan Washburn on 18 April joined Philippine government and private secto
SU President Dr. Betty Cernol McCann signs the Memorandum of Agreement for the financial education program for fishersmen.(Contributed photo)
NEGROS ORIENTAL, Feb. 22 (PIA) Silliman University (SU) will conduct a financial education program for fisherfolks in the key marine biodiversity areas covering the coastline of the 13 municipalities and cities in Southern Negros.
It has been noted that fisherfolks have consistently been among the poorest sectors in the country, as they face the harsh impact of typhoon, fish kill, and marine degradation, among others.
With this, the government has partnered with SU, BDO Unibank Inc., and US Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Fish Right Program to launch a massive financial education campaign for fishermen.