Tag: BFAR
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New Multispecies Hatchery Project Launched in Surigao del Sur
In a significant move to bolster local aquaculture, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Caraga (BFAR-13) has initiated the construction of a PHP26.4-million multispecies hatchery in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on February 14, 2025, in Barangay Caguyao, was attended by BFAR-Caraga Director Omnia Olama and Bislig City Mayor…
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Start of Multispecies Hatchery in Surigao del Sur
In a significant step towards boosting local aquaculture, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Caraga (BFAR-13) has initiated the construction of a PHP26.4-million multispecies hatchery in Bislig City, Surigao del Sur. The groundbreaking event, held on February 14, 2025, in Barangay Caguyao, was led by BFAR-Caraga Director Omnia Olama and Bislig City Mayor…
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Calbayog City Declared Free of Red Tide, Two Other Areas Still Affected
Calbayog City in Samar has been officially declared free of the harmful red tide after a six-month battle, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on February 12, 2025. The city’s coastal waters have shown no signs of the toxic algae for several weeks, leading to its removal…
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BFAR Invests PHP18 Million in Aurora’s Fishing Community for 2025
In a significant boost to the fishing industry, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has earmarked PHP18 million for various livelihood projects in Aurora province for the year 2025. This announcement was made during the Agriculture Day festivities, which coincided with Aurora’s 46th founding anniversary celebration. Fishery Regulatory Officer I Luther Tangson, speaking…
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Red Tide Alert: BFAR Bans Shellfish from Masbate’s Milagros Waters
LEGAZPI CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Bicol (BFAR-5) has issued a stern warning against the collection, sale, and transport of shellfish from the municipal waters of Milagros, Masbate, following the detection of red tide toxins in recent samples. BFAR-5 spokesperson Rowena Briones disclosed that the shellfish meat samples contained a…
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Red Tide Alert: BFAR Bans Shellfish in Masbate’s Milagros Waters
LEGAZPI CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Bicol (BFAR-5) has issued a stern warning against the collection, sale, and transport of shellfish from the municipal waters of Milagros, Masbate, following the detection of red tide toxins in recent samples. BFAR-5 spokesperson Rowena Briones disclosed that the shellfish meat samples contained a…
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Daram Island in Samar Cleared of Red Tide, Three Other Bays Still Affected
The coastal waters surrounding Daram Island in Samar have been declared free of the harmful red tide, according to a recent announcement by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on February 7, 2025. This development comes after consistent negative results from water samples over several weeks, leading to the removal of Daram Island…
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New BFAR Director Elizer Salilig Poised to Boost Support for Small-Scale Fishers
In a recent development from Manila, optimism surrounds the appointment of Elizer Salilig as the new director of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). Bicol Saro Party-list Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan, who chairs the House Committee on Aquaculture and Fisheries Resources, expressed his belief that Salilig’s passion and dedication will significantly aid over…
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BFAR Calls on Negros Oriental Local Governments to Fund Marine Mammal Stranding Training
In the wake of recent dolphin strandings in Tanjay and Bais Cities, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Negros Oriental is pressing local government units to take the lead in funding and organizing training sessions on marine mammal stranding. The call comes after a distressing incident where eight pantropical spotted dolphins were…
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Negros Oriental Free of Dynamite Fishing Since 1980s, BFAR Reports
In a significant environmental update from Dumaguete City, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Negros Oriental has confirmed that there have been no instances of dynamite fishing in the region since the 1980s. This positive development was shared by Florencia Mepaña, the head of BFAR-Negros Oriental, who credits the absence of such…
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