NARRA, Palawan – In a joint effort to scale up food production and support reformation programs, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) – Provincial Fisheries Office Southern Palawan extended technical support to the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) during a major fish stocking activity on April 22. A total of 50,000 hybrid tilapia fry continue reading : Iwahig Penal Farm Receives Major Fish Stocking Support from BFAR

GASAN, Marinduque — April 22, 2025 — Fisherfolk in coastal communities of Marinduque received a boost to their livelihoods as the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) MIMAROPA, headed by Regional Director Roberto R. Abrera, led a distribution of livelihood assistance in Barangay Pinggan, Gasan. Accompanied by personnel from the Provincial Fisheries Office-Marinduque and continue reading : BFAR MIMAROPA Rolls Out New Boats, Gear to Fisherfolk in Gasan, Marinduque

BOAC, Marinduque — April 21, 2025 — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) MIMAROPA, led by Regional Director Roberto R. Abrera, visited Marinduque to reinforce collaboration with the provincial government and Marinduque State University (MarSU) in advancing fisheries development initiatives in the province. Upon arrival at the Provincial Fisheries Office, the delegation — continue reading : BFAR MIMAROPA Strengthens Fisheries Development Partnership with Marinduque LGU, MarSU

LUBANG ISLANDS, Occidental Mindoro – From April 7 to 11, 2025, the FishCoRe Matching Grant Program (FMGP) caravan rolled into the Lubang Islands, engaging small-scale fishers and emerging associations preparing for livelihood development. Led by National Project Management Office (NPMO) Subcomponent 2.2 Focal Ms. Amor G. Diaz, the event was supported by the RPIU 6, continue reading : FishCore Matching Grant Program Reaches Lubang Islands, Boosts Fisherfolk Support

MAGSAYSAY, Occidental Mindoro – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) MIMAROPA welcomed the Salt Project Management Office team on April 10, 2025, for the pilot testing of the proposed Salt Registration Process in the region. The activity was held at Mangyan Hall, LGU Poblacion, Magsaysay, marking a significant step toward streamlining salt industry continue reading : BFAR MIMAROPA Launches Pilot Test of Salt Registration Process, Tackles Coop Challenges in Salt Industry Forum

STA. TERESA, MAGSAYSAY, OCCIDENTAL MINDORO – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) MIMAROPA marked a milestone in its Aquaculture and Mariculture Expansion and Invigoration Project with the partial harvest of bangus (milkfish) on April 11 in Sta. Teresa, Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro. The harvest was led by the Samahan ng Nagkakaisang Mamamayan ng Sta. continue reading : 𝗕𝗙𝗔𝗥 𝗠𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗔, 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗸 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗼

CALINTAAN, Occidental Mindoro – A coastal town in Occidental Mindoro is making waves on the national stage for its efforts in sustainable fisheries. The Calintaan Municipal Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council (MFARMC) has been officially nominated for the 2025 Gawad Saka Awards under the MFARMC category—a prestigious recognition given to outstanding groups in the continue reading : Calintaan MFARMC Earns 2025 Gawad Saka Nomination for Fisheries Excellence

SAN JOSE, Occidental Mindoro – Fisherfolk from across the province gathered for the Kongreso ng Mangingisda para sa Kapayapaan at Kaunlaran (KKK), a two-day event focused on maritime security awareness and sustainable fishing in the West Philippine Sea. The congress, held from April 2 to 3, 2025, at the Seasons Hotel and Convention Center in continue reading : 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐭𝐚𝐬,𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐬, 𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐠: 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐨 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐤 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬, 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬, 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has officially inaugurated its new regional fisheries office in Barangay Sapul, Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro, marking a milestone for the agency’s presence in the MIMAROPA region. BFAR National Director Elizer S. Salilig led the ceremony on Thursday, March 20, alongside Assistant Director for continue reading : 𝐁𝐅𝐀𝐑 𝐈𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐨