The Reginal Fisheries Technology Forum held recently at Punta Villa, Iloilo City will eventually lead to the implementation of the program in Ginintuang Masaganang Ani by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). Up to ensure food security and conserve our fishery resources, the program will be implemented soon after the Bureau's core of extensionists have been upgraded of their technical skills through this forum. Seafdec AQD (Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/Aquaculture Department) staff from the Technology Verification and Commercialization Division discussed mudcrab culture, cage culture of economically important finfishes and prawn culture (extensive to intensive farming).

Seafdec, BFAR vow to ensure food security. (2001, July 25). Panay News, p. 4.