The Fishery Law Enforcement Conference, organized by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), gathered local agriculture and fishery officials, law enforcement agencies and fisherfolk. “This activity is a proactive response to President Rodrigo Duterte’s warning to local officials where illegal fishing are prevalent,” said BFAR regional director Remia Aparri. There were 89 illegal fishing apprehensions in the province from January to Aug. 15, BFAR record showed.

BFAR holds forum vs illegal fishing. (2017, August 27). Panay News, p. 6.