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 ...
DA-BFAR during the recent MAFBEX 2023, the Fisheries Industry Development and Support Services Division of the Bureau hosted a Fisheries Technical Seminar.
The event, held on June 15, 2023, at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, was a collaboration with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and the INFOFISH With fisheries stakeholders, particularly MSMEs in attendance, the seminar focused on the crucial topic of "Facilitating Market Access of Fish and ...
The DA-BFAR, in partnership with the Philippine Coast Guard and other partner government agencies, has successfully sailed and completed its mission to deliver fisheries livelihood inputs and capacity building programs to fisherfolk and residents of Pag-asa Island in the municipality of Kalayaan, Palawan
The Bureau’s successful execution of this mission through DA-BFAR's multi-mission vessel, BRP Francisco Dagohoy, has brought immense benefits to coastal communities in Pag-asa Island who often face logistical challenges. This initiative targets not only to enhance the productivity of the fishing sector in the Island but also improve the socio-economic ...
The DA-BFAR showcased its commitment to ocean conservation and promoting sustainable seafood at the Philippine Sustainability Event Day, organized by SeaTrace International
Together with environmental groups, fisheries NGOs, and other stakeholders, the Bureau established a dedicated booth that featured informative and engaging materials highlighting its flagship projects. Representatives from the Bureau also participated as resource speakers in a workshop entitled "Ocean Conservation and Sustainable Seafood," attended by participants from the food and ...
