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900 fiberglass boats distributed in Antique
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) turned over 900 fiberglass boats to the marginalized fishermen in Antique. BFAR regional director Remia Aparri said the boats were given as support for the sustainable ...
- March 29, 2019
El Niño may hurt fisheries sector, too
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region 6 is working out an El Niño mitigation plan to lessen the dry spell's impact on the fisheries sector. "We are currently planning for one. We will also meet with ...
- September 27, 2015
3-month fishing ban on Visayan Sea ends in Feb.
The closed season in the Visayan Sea for sardines, herrings and mackerels that started on Nov. 15, 2018 would end next month. “Prohibiting fishers from catching them will increase the population of these species. It is ...
- January 6, 2019
BFAR taps NegOcc to strengthen Visayan Sea fishing restriction
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has engaged the Negros Occidental provincial government for stronger implementation of the closed fishing season in the Visayan Sea, an official said Wednesday. In a ...
- September 13, 2019
Pamunit Int'l Festival set
The first ever Pamunit International Festival will be held in the municipality of Oton. The event is expected to draw 100 international and local anglers. Anglers have until April 30, 2013 to register and join the competition.
- March 7, 2013
PH shrimp industry banks on gov’t support to sustain growth
Filipino shrimp producers are banking on government support to sustain the industry’s growth in recent years. Industry players have gathered for the three-day 12th Philippine National Shrimp Congress at the SMX Convention ...
- November 22, 2019
Sardines supply in WV enough, BFAR assures
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Western Visayas said the region continues to produce sufficient volume of sardines. BFAR regional director Remia Aparri said there is no need to worry about the shortage of ...
- November 29, 2018
BFAR assures ample supply of tilapia amid fish kill
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) of the Department of Agriculture (DA) recently assured there is sufficient supply of tilapia to meet the market’s demand despite the fish kill in Taal Lake, Batangas. ...
- June 8, 2019
Some WV waters red tide-positive
At least eight coastal areas in Western Visayas are positive for red tide. Gathering, selling and consuming shellfish from such areas are prohibited, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said in its Shellfish ...
- December 8, 2015
Antique fisherfolk to get their fiberglass boats
Fisherfolk-beneficiaries in the province of Antique have been advised to coordinate with the provincial office of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) or at the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) ...
- July 15, 2019