Tag: Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)
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PNP Launches Fisherfolks Advocacy Support Groups to Strengthen Coastal Security and Community Partnership
ZAMBALES —In a significant step toward enhancing grassroots security and police-community collaboration, the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) officially launched the Fisherfolks Advocacy Support Groups (FASG) at the Subic Sports Complex in Barangay Wawandue, Subic, Zambales. The initiative, which gathered fisherfolk leaders from the provinces of Bataan, Zambales, and Olongapo City, aims to empower coastal…
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PCG exec: China violates law anew in Zambales water cannoning
MANILA – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Saturday rebuked the China Coast Guard (CCG) for accusing Manila of violating its so-called sovereignty in the South China Sea to justify its water cannoning of two local vessels off Zambales. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) deployed four ships to supply fuel and goods to…
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BFAR to launch ‘food boat’ to support PH fishers in WPS
MANILA – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is set to launch a “food boat” to further support the livelihood of Filipino fishers in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The food boat will provide both logistics support and direct market linkage, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directives to boost local…
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Oceana pushes for DA-BFAR officials championing 15-kilometer municipal water protection
📸 Oceana urges President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to appoint officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) who will stand their ground and protect the 15-kilometer municipal waters from illegal commercial fishing, as mandated by laws. (Oceana Philippines)
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BFAR empowers Zambales youth as local leaders in coastal resource protection
ZAMBALES— About 480 senior high school students of Botolan National High School participated in the school roadshow of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). The roadshow is part of the Fisheries Coastal Resiliency (FishCoRe) Project, a World Bank-supported initiative aimed at strengthening marine conservation and climate resilience through education and community engagement. By…
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BFAR leads first mussel harvest of program beneficiary in Zambales
ZAMBALES— The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) led the ceremonial harvest of the Paluig-Masinloc Mussel Association in Barangay San Lorenzo in Masinloc, Zambales. The event highlighted the success of the techno-demo project on mussel culture, which utilized the seven meter by five meter bamboo raft method. The project was funded under the…
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BFAR opens multi-species marine hatchery in Bataan
BATAAN— The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has inaugurated Central Luzon’s first legislated Multi-Species Marine Hatchery at Barangay Quinawan in Bagac, Bataan. The P32-million facility aims to boost fish seed production, support aquaculture enterprises, and enhance marine resource sustainability in the province and its neighboring areas. Republic Act 11912 mandated the hatchery’s establishment…
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26 mangingisda sa Zambales tumanggap ng mga kagamitan mula sa BFAR
Zambales— May 26 mangingisda sa Zambales ang tumanggap ng mga kagamitan para sa pagkumpuni ng makinang pangisda mula sa Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). Ang pamamahagi ay isinagawa bilang bahagi ng ginanap na Small Engine Servicing Training kasama ang Aurora State College of Technology. Ayon kay BFAR Provincial Fisheries Officer Neil Encinares, layunin…
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BFAR at Tingog Partylist namahagi ng bangka sa mga mangingisda ng Zambales
Zambales— Namahagi ng 10 fiberglass reinforced plastic boats ang Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) sa mga mangingisda sa Subic, Zambales. Kabilang sa mga benepisyaryo ang siyam na fisherfolk association at isang indibidwal. Ayon kay BFAR Regional Director Wilfredo Cruz, ang mga bangka ay binuo mismo ng mga samahan sa loob ng 10 hanggang…
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Ex-senator Bam Aquino, Atin Ito Coalition leads Adopt-a-Payao project turnover in Zambales
Former senator Paulo Benigno “Bam” Aquino (center, holding flag) along with leaders of the Atin Ito Coalition, officials of Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and representatives of Rotary Club of Makati, pose for a snap photo during the distribution of payaos (traditional Filipino fish aggregating devices) for fisherfolk at the Polytechnic College of…
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Alternative livelihood for fisherfolk affected by oil spill sought
MANILA – Agri Party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee on Wednesday filed a House resolution calling for a probe into the impact of oil spill from the sunken MT Terranova off the coast of Limay, Bataan to the environment and livelihood of around 19,000 fisherfolk and residents of Bataan and Bulacan. In his House Resolution No. 1825,…
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DENR to map public lands, municipal waters suitable for salt farming
MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) will soon start identifying, mapping, and designating public lands and portions of municipal waters in the country that are suitable for salt production, in compliance with Republic Act No. 11985, or An Act Strengthening and Revitalizing the Salt Industry in the Philippines which took effect…
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BFAR trains Olongapo fisherfolk in making Spanish style galunggong
ZAMBALES — About 40 fisherfolk in Olongapo City were trained by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in making Spanish-style bottled galunggong. Attendees included members of the Bankero and Fishermen Association as well as other groups. BFAR provincial fisheries officer Neil Encinaries said the activity is in partnership with the Fish Right Program of the…
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Bataan fisherfolk undergo fish processing training
BALANGA CITY — About 40 members of the Mabayo Agri-aqua Association in Morong, Bataan have undergone skills training on fish processing. The training conducted by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) aims to equip local fisherfolk not only with valuable techniques for handling, adding value to caught fish, and processing seafood but also…
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BFAR supports sea turtle conservation efforts
BALANGA CITY — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has provided livelihood aid to 1Bataan Pawikan Conservation Alliance Network (1PawiCAN) fisherfolk. BFAR Regional Director Wilfredo Cruz emphasized the importance of conservation efforts in maintaining Central Luzon’s marine biodiversity. “This livelihood assistance aims to promote sustainable fishing practices while bolstering the economic well-being of…
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