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On the evening of March 3, as high tide swept across the northern waters of Taguilon Port in Dapitan City, the shoreline of Barangay Taguilon came alive with a remarkable sight—dense schools of sardines surging into the shallows, signaling a … continue reading
The Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) mobilized its vessels and personnel to assist in coordinated search and retrieval operations following recent maritime incidents in Philippine waters, including the MV Trisha Kerstin 3 near Baluk-Baluk Island, Basilan, … continue reading
Quezon City, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) has reported a significant increase in the production of fry and fingerlings from its aquaculture technology centers in 2025, underscoring continuous progress in strengthening … continue reading
The Philippine Fisheries and Coastal Resiliency (FishCoRe) Project continues to record significant progress as highlighted during its recently concluded 2025 Year-End Review and Assessment held in Quezon City from January 27 to 30, 2026.
During the review, project officials reported … continue reading
MUNOZ, Nueva Ecija (January 15, 2026) — In a province known as the country’s main producer of rice, the Department of Agriculture is testing the commercial viability of a very different crop: the Australian redclaw crayfish.
The DA is hopeful … continue reading
The Philippines improved its standing in the 2025 Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing Index, ranking 54th out of 152 coastal countries, according to the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC).
GI-TOC, a biennial index that assesses countries’ exposure … continue reading
The Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) ushered in a dynamic year for the country’s fisheries sector, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening the fisheries and aquaculture industries as a cornerstone of national food security and self-sufficiency.
Anchored … continue reading
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources – National Marine Fisheries Development Center (BFAR-NMFDC) continues to champion innovation and women empowerment through its Women’s Economic Empowerment Training in Capture Fisheries and FRP Value-Added Product.
This initiative aims to provide … continue reading
The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) is spotlighting Budbud, a traditional hand-crafted salt from Miagao, Iloilo, as a key driver of sustainable livelihoods, food innovation, and cultural preservation.
This artisanal salt-making practice is … continue reading
