Senate wants BFAR head to explain absence in hearing on fisheries bills

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate committee on agriculture, food and agrarian reform ordered on Wednesday the issuance of a show cause order against Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Director Elizer Salilig for his non-appearance in the panel’s public hearing.  Panel head Sen. Kiko Pangilinan said Salilig is directed to explain in writing why