BFAR Joins National Effort Under NAP-UPD 2025 – 2028

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) joins the implementation of the National Action Plan for Unity, Peace, and Development (NAP-UPD) 2025 - 2028, in line with Memorandum Circular No. 83, s. 2025, issued by the Office of the President through the National Task Force to End Local Communist ...

FISHCORExhibit of Artworks Opens to Spotlight Fisheries and Coastal Resiliency Through Art

PASAY CITY – The FISHCORExhibit of Artworks: Raising Awareness on Fisheries and Coastal Resiliency Art Competition officially opened at the Museo ng Sining, GSIS, Pasay City, on May 28, 2025. The exhibit showcases the creativity and advocacy of 11 regional participants from various Fisheries Management Areas (FMAs), particularly FMAs 6 ...

DA-BFAR Condemns Hostile Actions by China Coast Guard Against Marine Scientific Research Vessels in the West Philippine Sea

Manila, Philippines - The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) condemns the aggressive interference by the China Coast Guard (CCG) against two Philippine civilian vessels conducting a routine marine scientific research mission in the vicinity of Pag-asa Cay 2 (Sandy Cay) in the West Philippine ...

BFAR, BMB Promote Oceans-Based Climate Change Solutions on Month of the Ocean

The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) said, during the kick-off ceremony for the 2025 Month of the Ocean on Monday, that the oceans are key to mitigating the effects of climate change. Under the theme, ...

Inauguration of the First Aquafeed Mill in MIMAROPA: A Boost for Local Fisherfolks

Oriental Mindoro, Philippines - In line with the directives of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. of advancing food security and sustainability through modern technology transfer, and through the leadership of Department of Agriculture’s Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR), led by National Director Elizer ...