BFAR XI inaugurated its new Gender and Development (GAD) Office on November 25, 2024. This initiative aligns with the principles of Republic Act No. 9710, also known as The Magna Carta of Women, specifically Section 22, “Right to Decent Work”, underscoring the agency’s commitment to promoting gender equality and inclusivity within the workplace. A key continue reading : BFAR XI OPENS GAD OFFICE WITH CHILD-MINDING FACILITY
𝐃𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐎 𝐎𝐂𝐂𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋, 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒— The DA-BFAR SAAD Davao Region, in collaboration with the DA-BFAR SAAD National Program Management Support Office (NPMSO), conducted the Market Assistance and Enterprise Development (MAED) rollout under the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Phase 2 from November 18-22, 2024 in the province of Davao Occidental. MAED is a component continue reading : DA-BFAR SAAD CONDUCTS MARKETING ASSISTANCE AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT (MAED) ROLLOUT
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) XI today launched its annual 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW). The event, held at the BFAR XI Regional Office, aims to raise awareness and promote collective action to address this pressing issue. Aligned with Proclamation No. 1172 s. 2006, the campaign runs from November continue reading : BFAR XI LAUNCHES 18-DAY CAMPAIGN TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) XI, through its Regional Fisheries Training and Fisherfolk Coordination Division (RFTFCD), conducted a Trainers’ Training on FARMC Strengthening on November 21-22, 2024, to enhance the capacity of local government units (LGUs) to sustain and effectively strengthen the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council (FARMC). A total of continue reading : FARMC Beyond Limits: BFAR XI Empowers LGU Fisheries Technicians to Strengthen Fisherfolk Council in Davao Region
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region XI, through its Fisheries Production and Support Services Division, today, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Filtai Agri-Marine Corporation to provide 300 pieces of milkfish broodstock for hatchery operations. The broodstock, consisting of 240 females and 60 males, will be transferred to Filtai Agri-Marine Corporation’s continue reading : BFAR XI Partners with Filtai Agri-Marine Corporation to Boost Milkfish Production in Davao Region
BFAR XI, through its Fisheries Post-Harvest and Marketing Section, conducted a Fisheries Investment Forum on November 12, 2024 at Armans, Tagum City, Davao del Norte. The forum brought together 80 participants including BFAR regional and provincial personnel involved in marketing assistance, production, and planning, as well as industry stakeholders and Bangus enterprise players. The forum continue reading : Fisheries Investment Forum: Addressing Socio-Economic Challenges in the Bangus Industry Through a Collaborative Multi-Stakeholder Approach
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region XI and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) conducted a seaborne patrol aboard the BFAR Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (MCS) vessel from November 7-9, 2024, targeting to curb illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (IUUF) activities in the coastal waters of Davao Occidental. The joint operation resulted in continue reading : BFAR XI and PCG Joint Operation Seizes Illegal Fishing Vessel in Davao Occidental
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Regional Office XI successfully conducted a two-day IUU Fishing Assessment Workshop at Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental on November 6-7, 2024. This was participated by 15 representatives from various sectors engaged in fisheries management and law enforcement within the municipality of Don Marcelino. The workshop introduced the Philippine Illegal, continue reading : BFAR XI Facilitates IUU Fishing Assessment Workshop for Davao Occidental’s Local Fisheries Management