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Day: October 24, 2023

PH Hass avocado now available in Korea

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday said Hass avocados from the Philippines are now available in South Korea, reflecting the increasing trade between the two countries. The fresh Philippine avocados were introduced during a launch at th…

BFAR detects presence of red tide in another Samar bay

Water samples collected in Cambatutay Bay in Tarangnan, Samar turned positive for toxic red tide, prompting the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to raise warning on the consumption of shellfish gathered in the area. In a local advisory…

Ocean economy up 21% in 2022

Ocean-based industries grew by 21.1 percent last year and accounted for about almost 4 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said. In a report released on Tuesday, the PSA said the ocean econo…

Ocean economy up 21% in 2022

Ocean-based industries grew by 21.1 percent last year and accounted for about almost 4 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said. In a report released on Tuesday, the PSA said the ocean econo…