The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources regional office no. IX under the headship of Regional Director Al-Zath K. Kunting, RFP, has allocated 1.2 million bangus as part National Bangus Development Program that aimed to augment and sustain bangus production in the region. On July 13, 2023, the said bangus fry were simultaneously continue reading : DA-BFAR IX Allocates 1.2 Million Bangus Fry to Boost Regional Production and Support Local Bangus Growers
The Department of Agriculture- Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Region 9 (DA-BFAR 9) marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 76th founding anniversary in a week-long commemoration. Themed “Isang Ahensyang Nagkakaisa Tungo sa Pagkamit ng Masaganang Pangisdaan at Maunlad na Ekonomiya” (An Agency United Towards Achieving Abundant Fisheries and Prosperous Economy), the event continue reading : DA-BFAR 9 Commemorates 76th Year Foundation with a Week-long Anniversary Celebration
The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) Regional Office IX recently conducted its CY 2023 Semi-Annual Performance Review and Assessment at BFAR IX Conference Room facilitated by the Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation Unit (PMEU) under the Office of the Regional Director. Among the attendees were Division Chiefs, Section and Unit continue reading : DA-BFAR IX Charts Progress and Calls for Greater Push in Mid-Year Review
On July 4, 2023, some personnel from the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources IX (DA-BFAR IX) spearheaded by Regional Director Al-Zath K. Kunting, RFP with Provincial Fishery Officer Arcelita A. Andaya and staff joined the Senator Ma. Imelda Josefa Remedios “Imee” Marcos at Dapitan City commencing a series of activities continue reading : DA-BFAR IX JOINS FORCES WITH SENATOR IMEE MARCOS TO EMPOWER FISHERFOLK IN DAPITAN CITY
In a remarkable display of commitment to community service, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Legal Service commemorates its 16th Anniversary by reaching out to the Sangali fisherfolk stakeholders through the conduct of Free Legal Aid Clinic. The event, held on June 23, 2023, provided an opportunity to address the needs and concerns of the local continue reading : DA-BFAR IX JOINS PCG LEGAL SERVICE IN EXTENDING FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO SANGALI FISHERFOLK STAKEHOLDERS
In a bid to evaluate the progress of the DA-BFAR IX Project called the “Enhanced Seaweed Productivity through Pilot Deep-sea Circular HDPE Cage Farming System”, a team of officials from the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR), the funding agency, undertook an on-site monitoring and evaluation visits to Magdaup in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, and continue reading : DA-BAR Monitors Innovative Deep-sea Circular Seaweed Farming System in Zamboanga and Ipil
On June 13, 2023, Mr. Enricleto Casepe, Chairman of Barangay Sinubong in Zamboanga City, turned over the Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), a critically endangered species to the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) Regional Office IX. The sea turtle was discovered unharmed at the mouth of Tinuba River in Barangay Sinubong continue reading : BARANGAY SINUBONG TURNS OVER ENDANGERED SEA TURTLE TO DA-BFAR IX
In a significant move towards ensuring the sustainability and traceability of fish and fishery products in the Philippines, the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Central Office (DA-BFAR CO) conducted a public consultation meeting on June 1, 2023 as hosted by DA-BFAR RO9. The consultation aimed to deliberate on the proposed amendment continue reading : DA-BFAR CONDUCTS PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ADMIN CIRCULAR FOR THE TRACEABILITY SYSTEM FOR FISH PRODUCTS
The Department of Agriculture- Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) Regional Office 9 concluded the month-long celebration of “Buwan ng Magsasaka at Mangingisda: Masaganang Agrikultura Maunlad na Ekonomiya” on May 31, 2023, at BFAR 9 Office, Zamboanga City. The culmination activity was occassioned with the Launching of the Fisherfolk Legal Assistance Desk: “Libre Konsulta continue reading : DA-BFAR IX SUCCESSFULLY WRAPS UP THE FISHERFOLK MONTH CELEBRATION BY HONORING ZAMPEN’S FISHERFOLK DIRECTORS AND LAUNCHING OF LEGAL HELP DESK