The DA-BFAR commemorated its 76th anniversary
The DA-BFAR commemorated its 76th anniversary, with a resounding success, marking seven and a half decades of dedicated service in the management and conservation of the country’s fisheries and aquatic resources. The event brought together the BFAR community, including officials, regional directors, division and unit heads and personnel, to honor ...
In a collaborative effort to address the needs and concerns of the small-scale fishers in the country
A national technical working group comprising representatives from the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), non-governmental organizations, academe, people's organizations and local government units (LGUs) joined forces to conduct a four-day training program on the development of a ...
In an effort to ensure sustainable fisheries management, the National Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council (NFARMC) convened for the 2nd quarter meeting
DA Undersecretary Drusila Esther Bayate, chair of NFARMC and Mr. Peter Paul Santos of Large Scale Commercial Fisheries spearheaded the meeting on the deliberation and approval of the proposed Fisheries Administrative Orders (FAOs). Members of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) officials led by Atty. Demosthenes Escoto, national ...
In a move aimed at protecting the livelihood and welfare of municipal fisherfolk, the DA-BFAR and Rare Philippines Inc. entered into a partnership agreement to develop and implement a Weather Index-based Parametric Insurance for small-scale fisherfolk
Under the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), DA-BFAR and Rare Inc. will work together on the pilot run of the insurance program in five pilot sites, namely: Antique, Cebu, Negros Occidental, Occidental Mindoro, and Surigao del Norte. This insurance product aims to address the financial vulnerability of small-scale fishers resulting from ...
To expand opportunities for the fisherfolk sector, the DA-BFAR’s Fisheries Industry Development and Support Services Division made the most of Manila Food and Beverages Expo (MAFBEX 2023)
Esteemed representatives from private and government financial institutions gathered to create direct connections and stronger links with fisherfolk stakeholders. The aim was to provide seamless access to available credit programs. By bridging the gap between institutions and our fisherfolk, the Bureau is ensuring that financial support is within reach to ...