Malabon fisherfolk women pioneer BFAR’s all-women fiberglass boat-making training
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 the fisheries sector aimed at empowering women through technical and livelihood ...
Setting Sail for Progress: The FishCoRe Project Wraps Up Successful Fourth Implementation Support Mission
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 initiatives related to livelihood support, infrastructure development, and sustainable resource ...
POFA Yields 1.5 Tons of Bangus, Earns Php 239K
CEBU, February 12, 2025 —The Polo Fishermen Association (POFA) harvested 1,496.5 kilograms of bangus (milkfish), generating Php 239,030 in revenue. This marks its third year as a beneficiary of the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program under the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region 7. The harvest ...
DA-BFAR, To Establish a Fish Hatchery in Asipulo, Ifugao through the BFAR SAAD Program Phase II
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 for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Phase 2 National Program Management Support ...
DA-BFAR Takes Action on Panguil Bay Development Council Re-Activation
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 Lanao del Norte on February 11, 2025. Organized by the ...
