In order to continuously monitor the physical accomplishments of the region, and ensure timely submission of reports, the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit headed by Ms. Christie Mae B. Ranque conducted a hybrid meeting together with the report officers from both regional and provincial level. Additionally, to address any queries or clarifications, representatives from the continue reading : BFAR XI Report Officers Meeting (Hybrid)
BFAR XI Preparatory Meeting: Setting the Stage for PFDP cum SAAD Multi-Year Planning Workshop (2025-2028)
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) XI through the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, conducted a preparatory meeting aimed to discuss the upcoming Regionwide Workshop on the Crafting of Provincial Fisheries Development Plan (PFDP) and Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Multi-Year Planning, scheduled to take place on May, 2024. The meeting was continue reading : BFAR XI Preparatory Meeting: Setting the Stage for PFDP cum SAAD Multi-Year Planning Workshop (2025-2028)
BFAR XI and DSWD XI Empower BBJ Agri-Fisheries SLP Association with Training and Equipment for Sustainable Livelihood
Thirty members of the BBJ Agri-Fisheries SLP Association received post-harvest equipment and training from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) XI, in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) XI, through its Sustainable Livelihood Program on Monday, April 8, 2024, in Davao City. This initiative aims to promote thriving livelihoods continue reading : BFAR XI and DSWD XI Empower BBJ Agri-Fisheries SLP Association with Training and Equipment for Sustainable Livelihood
BFAR Fisheries Scholarship Program Coordinators/Alternates, Stakeholders-Mindanao Cluster Deliberate Proposed Amendments to the Fisheries Scholarship Program Guidelines
The coordinators of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Fisheries Scholarship Program (FSP) from the Mindanao Cluster, alongside stakeholders, convened on April 5, 2024, at Davao del Norte State College, Panabo City, to deliberate the proposed amendments to the Fisheries Scholarship Program (FAO 257-1, s. 2020). Ms. Rinalyn Dumol, the FSP Focal Person continue reading : BFAR Fisheries Scholarship Program Coordinators/Alternates, Stakeholders-Mindanao Cluster Deliberate Proposed Amendments to the Fisheries Scholarship Program Guidelines
DSWD and BFAR XI team up to launch Project Lawa at Binhi in Davao Region
In a significant step towards sustainable development and community empowerment, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources XI (BFAR) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development XI (DSWD) recently convened in a meeting to kickstart the implementation of “Project Lawa at Binhi” in Davao Region. The meeting was convened with the presence of several continue reading : DSWD and BFAR XI team up to launch Project Lawa at Binhi in Davao Region
BFAR XI Signs Agreement in Support of EPAHP to Combat Poverty and Hunger
BFAR XI takes a significant step towards achieving zero hunger and a more food-secure Philippines by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in support of the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP). The MoU was inked today, March 26, 2024, by BFAR XI OIC Regional Director Relly B. Garcia, alongside heads from various agencies. continue reading : BFAR XI Signs Agreement in Support of EPAHP to Combat Poverty and Hunger
BFAR XI Culminates National Women’s Month
BFAR XI concludes its month-long celebration of National Women’s Month (NWM) on March 26, 2024, at the BFAR XI Regional Office, Davao City. The culminating event brought together BFAR XI employees from across the region to witness and showcase the office’s Gender and Development (GAD) initiatives, highlighting the accomplishments of City and Provincial Fisheries Offices continue reading : BFAR XI Culminates National Women’s Month
Davao Region Hails Abellana, CFARMC Chairperson of IGACOS, Davao del Norte as Regional Fisherfolk Director
To dramatize and popularize fisherfolk empowerment and fisherfolk participation as government partners, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Regional Office XI, through the RFTFCD – Fisherfolk Coordination Unit, facilitated the annual selection of the National and Regional Fisherfolk Director on March 22, 2024. Mr. Riel Abellana, the Chairperson of CFARMC in the Island Garden continue reading : Davao Region Hails Abellana, CFARMC Chairperson of IGACOS, Davao del Norte as Regional Fisherfolk Director
Women Lead Coastal Clean-up in Line with National Women’s Month
Today, in line with National Women’s Month, BFAR XI employees, fisheries scholars, Barangay Centro Agdao Women’s Council and the Women Fisherfolk of Barangay Centro Fisherfolk Association came together for a coastal clean-up drive along the shores of Barangay Agdao, Davao City. With joint efforts, the aim is towards a cleaner, greener and more sustainable marine continue reading : Women Lead Coastal Clean-up in Line with National Women’s Month
BFAR XI Conducts Reorientation on Price Monitoring for Enumerators
BFAR XI through the Post-Harvest and Marketing Section initiated the conduct of reorientation to the enumerators who regularly monitored the prices of fish in the major wet markets regionwide on Monday, March 18, 2024, at the BFAR Regional Office, Davao City. The said activity aims to strengthen market transparency through regular collection and consolidation of continue reading : BFAR XI Conducts Reorientation on Price Monitoring for Enumerators