The Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources marked a significant step towards boosting fish production in Bataan with the groundbreaking ceremony for a Legislated Multi-Purpose Marine Hatchery in Barangay Quinawan on Friday. The ceremony, led by BFAR Region 3 Director Wilfredo Cruz on behalf of National Director, Atty. Demosthenes R. Escoto, celebrated the fruition of a project envisioned under Republic Act 11912, establishing a dedicated marine hatchery facility in the province. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., in a message conveyed by DA RFO 3 Regional Executive Director Crispulo G. Bautista Jr., commended the collaborative efforts of the Provincial Government, the local government of Bagac, BFAR, and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources — CENRO in bringing the project to life.

Reyes, J. (2024, January 28). Bataan gears up for fish production. Daily Tribune, p. B15.