Seaweeds and Savings: How Sibato islanders earned their first million
In the heart of the island barangay of Sibato, where seaweed farming and fishing define daily life, a quiet transformation is unfolding. What was once a small, struggling fisherfolk group is now gaining attention for its steady progress. Thanks to seaweeds, savings, and the steadfast determination of the islanders. The ...
BFAR Rolls Out Financial Literacy Training for LGUs and PFOs in Central Visayas
Tagbilaran City, Bohol | July 23–25, 2025 — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), in partnership with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the BDO Foundation (BDOF), successfully conducted the Fish N’ LEarn Financial Literacy Roll-out Training for LGU fisheries technicians and provincial fishery officers across Bohol, ...
Zamboanga Breaks Ground on Landmark Regional Fisheries Complex
The Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) broke ground on the Zamboanga Peninsula Fisheries Integrated Complex (ZPFIC), a multi-year initiative to modernize and unify fisheries infrastructure across Western Mindanao, on July 24, 2025. A project aligned with President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s directive of achieving food security and ...
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: Consultation on the Proposed Moratorium on Commercial Fishing Vessel Licenses
Title: Consultation on the Proposed Moratorium on Commercial Fishing Vessel LicensesDate: August 6-8, 2025 (Luzon Cluster) and August 27-29, 2025 (Visayas-Mindanao Cluster)Location: Metro Manila (Luzon Cluster) and Cebu City (Visayas-Mindanao Cluster)Contact/Telephone No.: (9) 8539-5664 Email Address: cfd@bfar.da.gov.ph Attached is the copy of the draft FAO for reference: Draft FAO for ...
DA-BFAR Unveils Value-Added Solar Salt Innovations to Boost Nutrition, Livelihoods,and Local Industry
In a bold move toward innovation, sustainability, and community development, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR), through the National Fisheries Development Center (BFAR-NFDC), is revolutionizing one of the world’s oldest staples—salt. Under the Development of Salt Industry Project (DSIP), the BFAR-NFDC, through its Product Development Unit, has successfully ...
