The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has provided equipment and capacity-building programs worth P4.95 million to fisherfolk groups in Pag-asa Island, BFAR National Director Demosthenes Escoto revealed on Monday. The fishing gear and post-harvest equipment for beneficiaries will be transported by BRP Francisco Dagohoy (MMOV 5002) from Puerto Princesa City to Pag-asa Island. A multi-mission offshore civilian patrol vessel operated by the BFAR, BRP Francisco Dagohoy will embark on a two-day journey to Pag-asa Island starting Monday, June 12, coinciding with the 125th commemoration of Philippine Independence.

Sausa, R. S. (2023, June 13). BFAR provides P4.95 million worth of equipment to Pag-asa fisherfolk. Business Mirror, p. A5.