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Eastern Samar eyes local tuna production expansion
BFAR turns over three ₱34.2-million tuna fishing vessels to Eastern Samar fisherfolk, aiming to increase regional tuna production by 120 metric tons annually…
22 October 20262 MIN READ
Eastern Samar targets 120-MT boost in tuna production
Eastern Samar sets sights on a 120-MT annual tuna production boost with new fishing vessels, empowering local fisherfolk to venture into the Pacific Ocean and…
21 October 20261 MIN READ
BFAR turns over fishing boats, livelihood aid to fisherfolk in Ilocos Norte
BFAR boosts fishing operations in Ilocos Norte with the turnover of fiberglass-reinforced boats and livelihood aid, empowering fisherfolk in Pasuquin and…
21 October 20262 MIN READ
PHL seeks regional action to protect fish farmers
The Philippines is calling for stronger regional cooperation to help fish farmers manage climate change, aquatic diseases and market pressures as it hosts the…
9 October 20262 MIN READ
BFAR probes recurring fish deaths in Romblon
Elevated seawater temperature suspected; El Niño link remains unproven
9 October 20262 MIN READ
Daram women turn sea into salt
Women’s groups in Daram, Samar are turning seawater into salt through BFAR’s solar salt technology program, creating an additional livelihood while supporting…
27 September 20262 MIN READ
BFAR vessel faces P1.4-M repair bill after China Coast Guard collision
The BRP Datu Magat Salamat may require P1.4 million in repairs following its 18 September collision with a China Coast Guard vessel off Palawan, according to…
22 September 20262 MIN READ
Global powers condemn China ramming Phl vessel
PCG Commandant Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan stressed that the BFAR vessel was manned by unarmed civilian personnel supporting Filipino fishermen.
20 September 20262 MIN READ
Davao fisheries capacity gets P46-M lift
16 September 20261 MIN READ
BFAR puts fisheries tech to practical use
BFAR will showcase digital systems, satellite technology and locally applied innovations at SAFET 2026 to strengthen fisheries governance, traceability and…
2 September 20262 MIN READ
BFAR appeals Supreme Court vessel ruling
3 August 20262 MIN READ
DA tightens digital sea surveillance
31 July 20262 MIN READ
Rabbitfish farming eyed to boost fishers’ income
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is pushing rabbitfish (samaral) as the Philippines’ next major aquaculture commodity, aiming to boost…
29 July 20261 MIN READ
Fisherfolk alliance launched to counter WPS misinformation
BFAR launches the Alliance of Fisherfolk for Truthful Information and Narratives on the West Philippine Sea (ATIN WPS), empowering coastal communities to…
26 July 20261 MIN READ
Gov't expands salt farms to cut imports
The government is expanding salt farms across Philippine coastal communities to boost domestic production, cut reliance on imported salt, and create…
13 July 20262 MIN READ
BFAR scales up fuel aid, climate investments for fisherfolk
BFAR is expanding fuel assistance and climate-resilient investments to help Filipino fisherfolk cut costs, boost productivity, and secure the country’s fish…
1 July 20262 MIN READ
Danish technology to modernize Phl fisheries
The Philippines is partnering with Denmark to introduce advanced fishing technology aimed at boosting fish production, improving food security, and promoting…
26 June 20261 MIN READ
Denmark technology to modernize Philippine fisheries
The Philippines is partnering with Denmark to pilot advanced pelagic midwater trawl and hydro-acoustic fishing technology, aiming to boost offshore fish…
25 June 20262 MIN READ