A Marine Ecosystem and Biodiversity Awareness Seminar for 15 Fisherfolk and Philippine Navy (PN) Reservists was recently organized last June 30, 2023 at NSFA Consolidated Mess Hall, Panacan, Davao City. The seminar aimed to enhance the understanding of fisherfolk stakeholders and PN reservists on the importance of preserving and protecting the marine ecosystem and biodiversity. continue reading : SEMINAR FOR FISHERFOLK AND PN RESERVISTS
Today, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources XI joins in the simultaneous celebration of the Bureau’s 76th Anniversary with the theme “Isang Ahensyang Nagkakaisa Tungo sa Pagkamit ng Masaganang Pangisdaan at Maunlad na Ekonomiya.” The celebration started with the offering of the Holy Mass by Reverend Father Jonar Dela Victoria of Santa Ana Parish. continue reading : BFAR XI CELEBRATES THE BUREAU’S 76TH ANNIVERSARY
BFAR XI congratulates its two fisheries industry leaders scholars on graduating from Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology. The scholarship demonstrates BFAR’s commitment to empowering and improving the lives of fisherfolk through educational support. Since 1979, the BFAR Fisheries Scholarship Program has provided opportunities to deserving individuals, awarding over 200 slots to children continue reading : FISHERIES SHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Davao Region held a three-day Basic Training on Straight News Writing and Photography for Social Media Posting. This training aims to capacitate the BFAR report officers the fundamentals of news writing and utilize available equipment for photography to effectively draft documentation about the programs of BFAR. The continue reading : CAPACITATING BFAR XI REPORT OFFICERS
Vincent Paul M. Tusan, BFAR XI Scholar, has recently received recognition for his outstanding research. His research study, titled Sardine By-Product Hydrolysate as Replacement for Commercial Protein Meals in Black-Spotted Grouper Juveniles, won 2nd place in the oral presentation competition. Tusan’s research bested 10 other papers presented at the 6th Undergraduate Research Forum. The event, continue reading : BFAR XI SCHOLAR AWARDEE
he Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Point System of BFAR XI recently conducted a one-day training on GAD for 21 women fisherfolk in Nabunturan, Davao de Oro. The training aimed to raise awareness about gender equality and women empowerment to address gender gaps and issues in society. DA-BFAR XI GAD Focal Person Sharon Baidiango bared continue reading : GAD TRAINING FOR FISHERFOLK