To intensify its partnership with the private sector, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources XI (BFAR XI) has partnered with FINTECH Ventures, Inc. to undertake a Multi-Species Hatchery, Nursery and Fish Cage Culture Project. The primary objective of this partnership is to address the country’s decline in the availability of quality and affordable fry. continue reading : Multi-species Hatchery, Nursery and Fish Cage Culture Project
“Isip usa ka inahan mas natun-an nako na dili diay nato kinahanglan i criticize atong mga anak kung unsa iyang kinatawo, kinahanglan diay nila atong pagsabot og suporta.” (As a mother, I realized that we don’t actually need to criticize our children’s gender preference; what they truly need is our understanding and support.”) Sheryl Roma, continue reading : Gad Training for Fisherfolk
More than 30 representatives from BFAR XI, law enforcement agencies, academe, and the private sector in Davao Region gathered in a training on the enforcement of CITES-Listed Sharks Species on July 18-19 in Davao City. Co-organized by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources XI (BFAR XI) and Marine Wildlife Watch in the Philippines (MWWP), continue reading : Training on the Enforcement of CITES-Listed Sharks
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources XI (BFAR XI), in collaboration with the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos XI (NCMF XI) and Tagum City Muslim Affairs Office, conducted an Orientation on Tilapia Culture and Halal Principles of Food Safety on July 11, 2023 at the City Hall of Tagum City. The activity aimed to continue reading : Promoting a Halal Fisheries Industry
BFAR XI apprehended two fishing boats engaged in illegal fishing within the municipal waters of Davao Occidental. The operations took place on June 3 in Malita and June 28 in Don Marcelino, following the series of seaborne patrol operations by the BFAR XI’s Fisheries Protection and Law Enforcement Group. The seized fish catch totaling 530 continue reading : Apprehensions over illegal Fishing
Kiblawan, Davao del Sur–BFAR XI recently initiated the momentous launching of the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program Phase II in Kiblawan, Davao del Sur. The SAAD Program Phase II, a flagship initiative of DA-BFAR, aims to reduce poverty incidence and enhance food security by providing comprehensive support to marginalized fisherfolk. During the ceremony, continue reading : Project Launching of DA-BFAR SAAD Program Phase II Kiblawan, Davao del Sur
Sarangani Island in Davao Occidental, known for its rich marine resources, will soon commercialize various fish products. This comes after 22 women fishers attended a post-harvest training from July 10-12. BFAR XI OIC-Chief RFTFCD Enrica Patricia Araullo said that the training aimed to equip the participants with the skills to process available fish into products continue reading : Post-Harvest Training
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Regional Field Office XI conducted the CY 2023 Mid-Year Review and Assessment which sets the stage to effectively navigate the challenges and opportunities that lies ahead in accomplishing the bureau’s mandate and goal. During the 2-day activity, each offices from the respective Technical Divisions, City/Provincial Fishery Offices, Technology continue reading : A pivotal point in the annual journey
In an effort to combat the trade of protected Philippine aquatic wildlife and enforce existing regulations, BFAR XI successfully conducted a joint mobile fisheries checkpoint in Digos City on July 4-5. Led by the BFAR XI Fisheries Protection and Law Enforcement Group, in collaboration with the Digos City Agriculture Office, Provincial Fisheries Office (PFO) Davao continue reading : JOINT MOBILE FISHERIES CHECKPOINT
BFAR XI inaugurated the Regional Fisheries Monitoring Center-Port and Coastal Monitoring System Type 1 at Davao Fish Port Complex, Barangay Daliao, Toril, Davao City on July 5. The system signifies the advancement in the government’s capability to monitor, control, and surveil its territorial waters, specifically targeting illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities. BFAR XI continue reading : MILESTONE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ILLEGAL FISHING