Orientation on the Implementation of the Fisheries Administrative Order No. 198-1 s 2018

Earlier today, BFAR XI facilitated an orientation on the implementation of FAO No. 198-1, also known as the “Amended Rules and Regulations on Registration and Licensing of Commercial Fishing Vessels, Fishing Gears and Fishworkers”. Severino L. Escobar Jr., Chief of the BFAR Central Office-Licensing Section, said that the orientation aims to increase the awareness of continue reading : Orientation on the Implementation of the Fisheries Administrative Order No. 198-1 s 2018

Joint Law Enforcement Operations

Two commercial fishing vessels were apprehended for illegal fishing along the municipal waters in San Isidro, Davao Oriental on Monday, November 13, 2023. The apprehension was a result of the joint law enforcement operations conducted by BFAR XI, Bantay-Dagat San Isidro, and PNP Maritime Group-Mati Station, Davao Oriental. According to Jefferson Montera, Provincial Fishery Officer continue reading : Joint Law Enforcement Operations

Legislated Hatchery

DA-BFAR XI turned over Php 30 million check to the Municipality of Braulio E. Dujali, Davao del Norte, through Mayor Atty. Leah Marie Moral-Romano on November 6, 2023, for the construction of a legislated freshwater hatchery in compliance with Republic Act No. 11777. BFAR XI OIC Regional Director Relly B. Garcia said that the project continue reading : Legislated Hatchery