The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) joins the implementation of the National Action Plan for Unity, Peace, and Development (NAP-UPD) 2025 – 2028, in line with Memorandum Circular No. 83, s. 2025, issued by the Office of the … continue reading

PASAY CITY – The FISHCORExhibit of Artworks: Raising Awareness on Fisheries and Coastal Resiliency Art Competition officially opened at the Museo ng Sining, GSIS, Pasay City, on May 28, 2025.

The exhibit showcases the creativity and advocacy of 11 regional … continue reading

Manila, Philippines – The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) condemns the aggressive interference by the China Coast Guard (CCG) against two Philippine civilian vessels conducting a routine marine scientific research mission in the vicinity … continue reading

The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) said, during the kick-off ceremony for the 2025 Month of the Ocean on Monday, that the oceans are key … continue reading

Oriental Mindoro, Philippines – In line with the directives of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. of advancing food security and sustainability through modern technology transfer, and through the leadership of Department of Agriculture’s Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. the Bureau of … continue reading

San Jose, Occidental Mindoro — The Third Fisherfolk Congress, held on April 2–3, 2025, in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, brought together over 150 municipal fisherfolk from across the province to promote maritime peace, fisherfolk security, and sustainable livelihoods in the … continue reading

In line with the directives of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. of advancing food security and sustainability through modern technology transfer, and through the leadership of Department of Agriculture’s Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr., the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources … continue reading

In celebration of the Women’s Month this year, the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), through the F/B Pagbabago Livelihood Development Program, has launched its first-ever exclusive training program for fisherfolk women—a pioneering initiative in … continue reading

QUEZON CITY – The Fourth Implementation Support Mission of the FishCoRe Project has successfully concluded, marking a significant milestone in evaluating and advancing the project’s goals. From February 25 to March 7, the mission focused on assessing progress and advancing … continue reading

ASIPULO, IFUGAO – A one-million-peso village-level tilapia hatchery is set to be established in Barangay Cawayan, Asipulo, Ifugao to improve local fish production and provide sustainable livelihood opportunities to fisherfolk beneficiaries. The project was approved by the BFAR Special Area … continue reading

Lanao del Norte, Philippines – A significant milestone for the improved management and fisheries governance of Panguil Bay was reached with the successful re-activation of the Panguil Bay Development Council (PBDC) during a pivotal convention and council meeting held in … continue reading

Several reports have been received by this office that some persons are impersonating the Secretary on various social media and messaging apps and soliciting financial assistance and for other nefarious purposes. These persons are using the Secretary’ s contact number … continue reading

The Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR), in coordination with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), utilized its two multi-mission offshore vessels (MMOVs) on Friday, January 31, to ferry 37 rescued Filipino fisherfolk who were stranded in Balabac, … continue reading

In the morning of 31 January 2025, four DA-BFAR MMOVs, namely, BRP Datu Pagbuaya (MMOV 3003), BRP Datu Bankaw (MMOV 3004), BRP Datu Tamblot (MMOV 3005), and BRP Datu Romapenet (MMOV 3007) conducted resupply missions for Filipino fishermen in two … continue reading