The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) Catanduanes will conduct the 2nd Quarter Commercial and Municipal Fisheries Survey this April 1 to June 30, 2023. A total of 12 traditional landing centers…
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Pandan fisherman dies hours after sea rescue
One of the two fishermen from Pandan who went missing for two days before being rescued last week died of too much sea water in his lungs, disaster management officials…
Two Pandan fishermen defy gale warning, fail to return
Despite gale warnings issued by PAGASA for more than a week now, two Pandan fishermen apparently ignored the advisories and went out to sea on Jan. 24, 2023. They remain…
Companion didn’t want to leave his banca:
Survivor swam for 5 hours to reach inhabited shore
For five hours after his companion disappeared in rough seas at the rocky reefs off Rapu-Rapu island in Albay, fisherman Norman Lim swam, his thoughts focused on survival, until he…
3rd fisherman found dead in Masbate; 6 more still missing
One of the seven fishermen still missing has been found at Monreal Town in Ticao Island, Masbate, leaving six more unaccounted for and feared dead. The Virac Municipal Disaster Risk…
Missing fisherfolk ignored advice on Gale Warning
Most of the missing fishermen reportedly ignored the advice of barangay officials not to go out to sea due to the Gale Warnings issued by the national weather agency. This…