Multi-species Hatchery, Nursery and Fish Cage Culture Project

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

Gad Training for Fisherfolk

“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

Project Launching of DA-BFAR SAAD Program Phase II Kiblawan, Davao del Sur

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

Post-Harvest Training

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

A pivotal point in the annual journey

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

JOINT MOBILE FISHERIES CHECKPOINT

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

MILESTONE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ILLEGAL FISHING

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