Illegal fishers in Central Visayas may soon face tighter enforcement as the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) 7 partners with the Philippine Air Force (PAF). The collaboration was formalized through a memorandum of understanding signed by BFAR 7 Director Mario Ruinata and PAF Air Mobility Command chief Maj. Gen. Ramil Oloroso. Oloroso said the agreement marks a significant step in protecting the country’s marine resources. Under the partnership, the PAF will provide aerial surveillance to strengthen monitoring and enforcement against illegal fishing.

Codis, D. M. P. (2026, March 14). BFAR 7, PAF join forces vs illegal fishing. SunStar Cebu, p. 4.