The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) has once again received the highest audit rating from the Commission on Audit (COA) for its 2022 annual audit report, signifying that the agency’s financial statements are presented in accordance with applicable financial reporting frameworks. In its new report, the whole DA-BFAR has attained an continue reading : DA-BFAR EARNS COA’S HIGHEST AUDIT RATING ANEW
As part of BFAR Bikol’s participation to the 450th Founding Anniversary of Libon, Albay, 50,000 pieces tilapia fingerlings were dispersed at Bacolod River which was jointly led by Regional Director Ariel U. Pioquinto and Honorable Mayor Wilfredo Maronilla on July 4, 2023. An opening program was held where RD Pioquinto delivered a message of support continue reading : BFAR BIKOL JOINS THE 450TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF LIBON
A total of 1,680 kilos of fish with an estimated value of Php 124,000 pesos were distributed to Mayon evacuees in Albay and a charitable institution in Naga City after being confiscated from several commercial fishing vessels caught illegally operating during a seaborne operation in municipal waters of Pasacao, Tinambac and Calabanga Camarines Sur recently. continue reading : BFAR BIKOL DISTRIBUTES SEIZED FISH TO MAYON EVACUEES, CHARITY
Fisheries Management Area 7 (FMA 7) recently conducted its 2nd Quarter Management Board Meeting to evaluate and enhance the FMA 7 Management Plan, Internal Rules, and Harvest Control Rules (HCR) for FMA 7, as well as to discuss the latest updates and achievements within FMA 7. This important gathering brought together renowned experts, non-governmental organizations, continue reading : FMA 7 Management Body CY 2023 2nd Quarter Regular Meeting
The 6th BICOL AGRI SUMMIT on JULY 27-29, 2023 will feature a blend of face-to-face, trade exhibits, and fora with live technical seminars from the agriculture industry. The summit will have FISHERIES AND POST HARVEST TECHNOLOGY Bicolanos are enjoined to participate in the ANONG KWENTONG AGRI MO? – a reel-type video contest and PINAKA Contest. continue reading : SHARING FROM CAMSUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
A recently concluded week-long orientation and contract signing of new scholars under the BFAR Bikol Fisheries Scholarship Program (FSP) was conducted, marking an important milestone in the scholars’ journey. The event was held from June 19 to 23, 2023, in the provinces of Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte, Albay, Sorsogon, and Masbate, respectively. For Bicol, continue reading : 26 FSP SCHOLARS INK SCHOLARSHIP CONTRACT WITH DA-BFAR BIKOL
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SHELLFISH BULLETIN No. 15 series of 2023 June 19, 2023 ALL red tide monitoring areas in the Bicol Region are NEGATIVE from toxic red tide: 1. Sorsogon Bay; 2. Juag Lagoon in Matnog, Sorsogon; 3. Coastal waters of Milagros, Masbate; and 4. Coastal waters of Mandaon, Masbate #BFARBikol #BikolRedTideAdvisory
The DA-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Bikol together with the Local Government of Libon, Albay formally held its groundbreaking ceremony to lead to the construction of the 31 million Multi-species Marine Hatchery in Brgy. Pantao, Libon, Albay on June 15, 2023. BFAR National Assistant Director Isidro M. Velayo Jr., Congressman Fernando Didi Cabredo, Representative continue reading : SECOND LEGISLATED MULTI-SPECIES MARINE HATCHERY IN BICOL, SOON TO RISE IN PANTAO, LIBON, ALBAY
As part of the government’s strategy to boost the country’s aquaculture production and address food security, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in partnership with the Local Government of Ligao City, inaugurated the first Multi-species Marine Hatchery in Maonon, Ligao City in compliance with Republic Act 10950 on June 15, 2023. The Inauguration, blessing continue reading : DA-BFAR INAUGURATES FIRST LEGISLATED HATCHERY IN BICOL