A composite team of 18 individuals from the City Agriculture Office of Tagum, City Environment and Natural Resources Office, Civil Security Unit and Philippine National Police-Tagum completed the Basic Fishery Law Enforcement Course for Deputized Fish Wardens conducted by BFAR XI from Sept 27 to 29, 2023 at the Provincial Fishery Office of Davao del continue reading : BFAR XI Trains Bantay Dagat Members and Deputized Fish Wardens
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources XI hosted the Regional Credit Forum, highlighting the 25th Davao AgriTrade Expo. The forum aims to provide an avenue for our stakeholders to exchange information, create credit linkages, and access credit programs from our government financing institutions. It also encourages our Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises to venture continue reading : Regional Credit Forum Highlights the 25th Davao AgriTrade Expo
An underwater clean-up dive along the reefs of Mansud, Sta. Cruz, Talicud Island, and Brgy. Limao in the Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS), Davao del Norte, was conducted on September 21 in line with the 2023 International Coastal Cleanup celebration and 60th Fish Conservation Week. The activity aims to clean the reefs by collecting continue reading : Scubasurero
As a pivotal policy recommendatory body in fisheries plans and programs, a two-day training aimed at empowering the capacity of the Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management Council (FARMC) was recently conducted in the Municipality of Tarragona, Davao Oriental. In an interview, Cheyserr Belvis, BFAR XI Regional FARMC Focal Person, underscored the vital role of FARMC continue reading : Fisherfolk Council Capability Build-up Training
The recent 2-day Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair in Monkayo, Davao de Oro boosted local fisherfolk and community livelihoods. The event featured BFAR XI’s participation, offering a wide range of services including “Kadiwa ni Pangulo”, Tilapia Dispersal, and Training, among others. During the fair, participating fisherfolk hit a total sales of Php124,838.40 through Kadiwa ni Pangulo, continue reading : Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair: Fisherfolk hits Php 124,838.40 Sales, 150 individuals received Tilapia Fingerlings
Renowned artist Kublai Millan, an icon in the world of Philippine art, takes the lead as the head mentor in a recently conducted 2-day mural painting activity titled “Patak SEAning” for BFAR XI personnel. This activity, held as part of the 60th Fish Conservation Week’s opening, aims to foster camaraderie as well as inspire a continue reading : BFAR’s Six Decades of Advocacy Expressed in Art
BFAR XI Director Raul Millana was joined by esteemed dignitaries in a simple ceremony on Friday, September 22, 2023, to mark the culmination of the 60th Fisheries Conservation Week, an annual event dedicated to promoting the preservation of fisheries and aquatic resources. Presidential Assistant Secretary Leo Tereso Magno, in his address, underscored the critical importance continue reading : Capping the 60th Fish Conservation Week with Honors and Accolades