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.

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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).

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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.

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DA holds simultaneous Christmas “boodle fight” with fisherfolk, farmers

The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday led simultaneous “boodle fights” across eight major fish ports and landing areas as part of Paskong Baybayin, a nationwide Christmas gathering honoring the country’s… continue reading

Manila, Philippines — From December 1 to 5, 2025, the Philippines is hosting the 22nd Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), highlighting the country’s significant role in global tuna fisheries and its economic and environmental… continue reading

QUEZON CITY – Strong gains from 23 awarded livelihood subprojects took center stage as the Philippine Fisheries and Coastal Resiliency (FishCoRe) Project completed the first half of its 5th Implementation Support Mission (ISM) on November 21, 2025. These livelihood gains… 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.

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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.

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The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is opening the door to a new chapter in aquaculture with the introduction of the national guidelines for the culture of Australian Redclaw Crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) in the Philippines. Seen … continue reading

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