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BFAR: CONFIDENTIAL FUND TO BOOST WPS SURVEILLANCE

Reallocating confidential funds to the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) would significantly enhance its monitoring, control, and surveillance efforts in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and other fishing grounds across the country, according to the Agency. While the decision rests with Congress, DA-BFAR National Director Atty. Demosthenes Escoto expressed gratitude to […]

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DA-BFAR LEADS COASTAL CLEANUP DAY IN NAVOTAS

In celebration of this year’s International Coastal Cleanup Day, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) led a cleanup drive in Barangay Tanza Uno, Navotas City, while calling on the public to participate in initiatives aimed at ocean conservation and protection. About 500 individuals from BFAR-Central Office, BFAR-National Capital Region (NCR), New Era High […]

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BFAR SUSPENDS SEIZURE OF IMPORTED FISH IN MARKETS

The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) suspended the confiscation of imported pink salmon, pompano, and other imported frozen fish products in the wet markets. “We will go back to our original strategy that we are doing which is concentrating on the cold storages and other areas, but not in […]

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BFAR TURNS OVER BOATS, ENGINES TO ALBAY FISHERS

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Bicol (BFAR-5) has turned over 10 fiberglass boats and 11 marine diesel engines to some fishermen of the province of Albay at the Agri-Food Consolidation and Trading Center (AFCTC) in Barangay Cabangan, Camalig, Albay. Albay Vice Governor Edcel Grex Burce Lagman, in a social media post, thanked […]

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8,000 MANGROVE SHOOTS TO REVIVE MARILAO RIVER

About 8,000 mangrove shoots will be planted in Barangay Nagbalon in Marilao, Bulacan as part of long-term measures to improve the quality of water in the town’s major river. Wilfredo Cruz, director of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) 3 (Central Luzon), said that 60 fisherfolk were taught how to properly plant mangrove […]

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DA OPENS SHRIMP HATCHERY IN ORIENTAL MINDORO

Agriculture Secretary William Dar led the inauguration of the country’s first Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) Shrimp Hatchery and Broodstock Development Center in Barangay Labasan, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro recently. “It’s such a historic occasion to really emphasize that Oriental Mindoro is home to the first DA-BFAR Shrimp Hatchery in the country. Hindi […]

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DINGALAN FISHERMEN TO USE WEATHER APP – TAAY

At least 300 fisherfolk in Dingalan, Aurora will soon be able to accurately monitor weather conditions before going to sea, especially during the typhoon season. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) will introduce the ISDApp in the coastal community of Dingalan to enhance the […]

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MAY IS MONTH OF THE OCEAN – CIMATU

As the country celebrates the Month of the Ocean (MOO) in May, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu highlighted the role of ocean science as a key to spur relevant behavior change towards the marine environment.With this year’s theme, “The Science We Need for the Ocean We Want”, the DENR takes […]

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BOHOL EYES FISH RETAIL TERMINALS – YAP

The province of Bohol has planned to establish retail terminals to stabilize the supply of fish and fishery products to meet the demand without depending on the season. Governor Arthur Yap said he requested the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to assist Bohol in acquiring a seaweed powder facility, cold storage facilities, ice-making […]

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62FT DA-BFAR FISHING BOAT TO PATROL DAVAO REGION – DAR

Agriculture Secretary William Dar recently launched in in Mabini, Davao de Oro, a 62-foot fishing and patrol boat. The vessel is equipped with fish hold hatch and chiller supported with four units “Pakura,” which will serve as catcher boats. Funded by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), the P5.25-million FBCA Davao Pacific Bluefin […]