STATEMENT ON WATER AND FISH ANALYSES CONDUCTED IN AREAS AFFECTED BY ORIENTAL MINDORO OIL SPILL

The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) has been monitoring the situation in areas affected by the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro. It has also been evaluating contaminant levels in water and fishery resources to determine if seafood is safe for public consumption and if fishing bans ...
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In support of the celebration of National Women’s Month this March

The DA-BFAR through the Fisheries Post-Harvest Technology Division (FPHTD) conducted a hands-on technology training on bangus deboning to a group of indigent and PWD women at Bagong Silang Elementary School in Caloocan City. The activity, organized by the Rotary Club of Caloocan, aims to empower and equip women with new ...
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The World Bank FishCORE Task Team arrived at the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) central office today, March 16, to discuss the FishCORE project operations readiness and the pending key/joint actions from December 5-16, 2022 Technical Mission.

Members of the bureau and representatives from other national agencies including the National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) and Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) welcomed the leaders from the World Bank FishCORE Team composed of Ms. Agnes Balota-Co and Mr. Milen Dyoulgerov-Co. The FishCORE project is a 7-year project ...
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DA-BFAR ASSURES ENOUGH FISH SUPPLY AS HOLY WEEK NEARS

Despite challenges on the food supply chain, the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) has assured the public of adequate fish supply as the Holy Week nears when demand for fish increases. DA-BFAR spokesperson Nazario Briguera said in a media briefing on Wednesday, March 15 that the ...
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DA-BFAR LAUNCHES ‘OPLAN ASIN’ TO BOOST LOCAL SALT PRODUCTION

Heeding the call to address the challenges and gaps in the country’s salt industry and production, the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) shares its contribution and formally launches the Development of Salt Industry Project (DSIP) on Friday, March 10 in Dasol, Pangasinan. Dubbed as Oplan ...
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