LA UNION, April 24, 2024 – Sulong Libtong Fisherfolk Association (FA) and Abante Cambaly Fisherfolk Association recently concluded a transformative two-day training program facilitated by the BFAR-Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program Phase 2. Held last March 2024, the training focused on enhancing the financial management and postharvest technology skills of its members. Manny continue reading : Empowering Fisherfolk: BFAR1-SAAD Phase 2 Enhances Financial Management and Postharvest Technology Skills in La Union

The Fisherfolk of Sablan Highlands (FISH) in Benguet province have elevated their skill set through specialized training on post-harvest technology on April 11, 2024, at the hall of Barangay Bayabas. Thirteen beneficiaries of the said association were equipped with different fish value-adding techniques in marinating, drying, smoking, and fish processing using their primary produce, tilapia. continue reading : Unlocking Potential: FISH’s business perspectives exploration begins in post-harvest technology

CEBU, April 22, 2024 – The waves could already be heard as the BFAR SAAD National Program Management Support Office (NPSMO) Team neared the shore. Riding in a small multicab, they were tasked to visit a growing Fisherfolk Association in one of the coastal areas of San Francisco, a municipality in Camotes Island, Cebu Province. continue reading : Leading the Tide: Tomasa Maurillo and the Nonoc Fisherfolk Association

To establish a lasting learning experience that engages fisherfolk leaders in improving their awareness of gender issues and developing their leadership abilities, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources 5 thru the Special Area for Agricultural Development Program Phase II (BFAR-SAAD), conducted training workshop on Gender Sensitivity, Leadership, and Values Formation to various fishing communities continue reading : SAAD FISHERFOLK BENEFICIARIES UNDERGO GENDER SENSITIVITY, LEADERSHIP, AND VALUES FORMATION TRAINING

ITBAYAT, April 5, 2024 – The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) successfully completed the distribution of Food Production and Livelihood project interventions under the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program Phase 2 to two (2) Fisherfolk Associations (FAs) in Itbayat, Batanes on April 4, 2024. The recipients of these interventions continue reading : BFAR-SAAD distributes livelihood to 2 FAs in Batanes

𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐎𝐑 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐎, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 – The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) Region XI officially handed over a P1.7 million livelihood intervention under the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program Phase 2 to Governor Generoso Federated Fisherfolk Association (GFFA) of Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental. The initiative encompasses the continue reading : 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐨 𝐅𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐤 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐆𝐅𝐅𝐀) 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝟏.𝟕 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐀-𝐁𝐅𝐀𝐑 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐗𝐈 𝐒𝐀𝐀𝐃 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦

QUEZON CITY, January 3, 2024 – The Department of Agriculture Bureau of Fisheries and AquaticResources successfully concluded the inaugural year of Special Area for Agricultural Development(SAAD) Program Phase 2. This transformative six (6)-year initiative aims to contribute to povertyreduction and improve the living conditions of low income fisherfolk by providing them withsustainable livelihood opportunities and continue reading : DA-BFAR SAAD Program Phase 2 Celebrates First Year Success