Tagged as "Gentle Giants of the Ocean", whale sharks or butanding are considered to be the biggest fish species in the world, reaching around 18 to 20 meters in length. Despite their size, whale sharks are docile creatures; they don't have sharp teeth unlike their other shark cousins, as they ...
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Kagaya ng ating mga mangingisdang Pilipino na isa sa mga sektor na itinuturing nating makabagong mga bayani, ang kanilang sipag at determinasyon sa harap ng mga unos kabilang na ang kasalukuyang pandemya ay hindi matatawaran. Patuloy ang pagtindig ng sektor ng pangisdaan bilang katuwang ng pamahalaan sa pag-tiyak ng seguridad ...
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Attendees were able to discuss topics such as the Fisheries Administrative Order No. 227, which establishes the Rules and Regulations governing the Export of Fish and Live Aquatic Animals Products to European Member Countries. Other crucial measures in ensuring seafood safety, such as fish handling practices, Current Good Manufacturing Practices ...
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Last August 12, 2022, eight staff members of the Office of the City Veterinarian in Pasay City undertook a training on seafood safety from the DA-BFAR through its Fisheries Post-Harvest Technology Division. The training tackled regulations, food safety and good handling practices for fish and fishery products for food safety ...
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The Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) has laid out its catch-up plan for the Philippine fisheries sector in a bid to help boost local production and minimize the need for fish importation this year. The plan, which also aims to ensure fish sufficiency in the ...
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