The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao — through the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform — conducted a two-day training for 35 farmers and fisherfolks from Barangay Pakias in  Bongao, Tawi-Tawi aim to improve agri-fishery production and strengthen food security in the region.

MAFAR Tawi-Tawi provincial director Dr. Aidarus Nami spearheaded the "Training on Halal Agri-Fishery Production" in coordination with Bongao Municipal Officer Engr. Nurphy Ayub last 25 to 26 November 2023.

It conducted the activity in collaboration with Tarbilang Foundation Inc., a Tawi-Tawi-based non-government organization.

Nami said the training focused on the basic concepts and principles of Halal, animal health care and maintenance, and Halal fishery good practices as it aims to provide innovative insights to the farmers and showed them the trending and latest practices to boost their products and income.

"BARMM is working to ensure that all Bangsamoro will have equal opportunity for progress and development," Nami said. "I am also thankful to the participants for letting us serve you and sharing your time with us."