Former Senator Cynthia Villar and the Villar Foundation were honored for their unwavering support of BFAR programs during a ceremony held in Quezon City on Wednesday, 17 December.  Photo courtesy of Villar Foundation
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BFAR awards Villar Foundation for aquatic rehabilitation efforts

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Senator Cynthia Villar and the Villar Foundation on Wednesday, 17 December, were recognized by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), led by National Director Elizer Salilig and BFAR–NCR Regional Director Noemi Lanzuela, for their unwavering support to the agency’s programs – particularly in mangrove rehabilitation, coastal law enforcement, and the establishment of learning spaces that advance fisheries education and strengthen community stewardship – during a ceremony in Quezon City.

Former Senator Cynthia Villar and the Villar Foundation were honored for their unwavering support of BFAR programs during a ceremony held in Quezon City on Wednesday, 17 December.

Villar underscored the importance of protecting the environment and fisheries through strong public-private collaboration to restore vital ecosystems and advance environmental protection legislation.

Former Senator Cynthia Villar and the Villar Foundation were honored for their unwavering support of BFAR programs during a ceremony held in Quezon City on Wednesday, 17 December.
The Villar Sipag Foundation receives a Plaque of Recognition from the Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in grateful acknowledgment of its support for the Fisheries Learning Hub cum Mangrovetum and Watchtower Project.