Provincial Fisheries Office - Quezon

20/04/2026

08/04/2026

𝟒𝟕 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐁𝐅𝐀𝐑 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐳𝐨𝐧

47 fisheries law enforcers successfully completed the Basic Fisheries Law Enforcement Training Course conducted by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) from March 23 to April 1, 2026, in Pagbilao, Quezon.

The 10-day training, held at the BFAR Fishery Law Enforcement Training Facility inside the National Brackishwater Fisheries Technology Center (NBFTC) compound, aimed to strengthen the foundational competencies of enforcement personnel from both the Central Office and regional offices.

Participants underwent a combination of classroom instruction, practical exercises, and simulation activities designed to prepare them for real-world fisheries law enforcement operations.

The training covered fisheries law enforcement, Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (MCS) operations, inspection and documentation, evidence handling and case preparation, as well as checkpoint, landing denial, and market denial operations, with emphasis on safety and professional conduct.

The training’s completion strengthens fisheries law enforcement and supports efforts to protect and sustainably manage marine resources.

Special recognition was given to the following graduates for their exemplary performance during the training:

🏅 Outstanding Candidate (Top 1) – Alimar O. Sanchez (BFAR Region 10)
🏅 Outstanding Candidate (Top 2) – Jessa L. Carpio (BFAR MIMAROPA Region)
🏅 Outstanding Candidate (Top 3) – Mheljay D. Burlaza (BFAR Region 8 )
🏅 Leadership Award – Alimar O. Sanchez (BFAR Region 10)
🏅 Physical Proficiency Award (Male) – Adrian John J. Ubanan (BFAR Region 10)
🏅 Physical Proficiency Award (Female) – Donna Rose F. Lampitao (BFAR CAR)
🏅 Biggest Loser Award – Ralph Rey T. Bautista (BFAR Region 13)

BFAR congratulates all graduates for their dedication, perseverance, and readiness to serve, and encourages them to carry forward the responsibility of upholding the law, protecting marine resources, and serving the Filipino people with integrity and professionalism.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲. 𝗘𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘄. 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

03/04/2026

03/04/2026

Sa paggunita ng Good Friday, binibigyang-pugay ng BFAR ang diwa ng sakripisyo.

Araw-araw, hinaharap ng ating mga mangingisda ang panganib ng dagat upang matustusan ang kanilang pamilya at komunidad.

Ang sama-samang pagkilos laban sa ilegal at labis na pangingisda ay mahalaga upang mapanatili ang kasaganaan ng ating yamang-dagat.

✝️ 🌊 🌎🐬🌊

31/03/2026

𝙆𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙞𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙖𝙣: 𝙆𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙮𝙖𝙠 𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙩, 𝙠𝙖𝙙𝙪𝙜𝙩𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙥. 🐳🌊🤍

Sa pangisdaan, madalas ang nakikita natin ay mga kalalakihang pumapalaot sa dagat. Ngunit sa likod ng bawat bangkang umaandar, bawat matipunong kalamnan na nakikipagbuno sa alon para sa kabuhayan, ay may mga kababaihang umaaruga, tahimik at patuloy ring na lumalaban. Mga asawang sandigan ng pamilya na kumikilos habang ang kanilang mga kabiyak ay nakikipagsapalaran sa malayo at malawak na karagatan.

Kilalanin natin si Nanay Olivia Bautista, isang mapagmahal na asawa, maarugang magulang, at masigasig na presidente ng Kaisahan ng Maliliit na Mangingisda ng Ligtong (KAMMALIG).

Hindi man siya agad naging bahagi ng samahan, nagsimula siya bilang isang mapagkalingang asawa. Sa simpleng hangarin na siya'y makatulong, nagsilbi sya bilang kalihim ng grupo. Hanggang sa kalaunan, dahil sa kanyang kasipagan at natatanging pagganap sa kanilang grupo, siya ay hinirang bilang lider ng kanilang samahan.

Ngunit higit sa kanyang posisyon, ang tunay niyang papel ay bilang kaakibat ng kanyang mister at gabay ng kanyang mga anak. Isang asawang gumigising nang maaga upang ipaghanda ng baon ang kanyang mister bago ito pumalaot at isang inang gumagawa ng paraan tuwing kapos ang kita at walang huli sa dagat.
Sa kanilang tahanan, ang pangingisda ay hindi lang trabaho ng lalaki. Ito ay pinagtutulungang laban ng mag-asawa. Mula sa paghahanda, hanggang sa pagbebenta, hanggang sa pagharap sa mga pagsubok sa buhay.
Sa kanyang kwento, makikita natin na ang pagiging babae ay hindi lamang tungkol sa pagsunod o pag-alalay. Ito ay pagiging kaagapay, kapantay, at kalakasan. Ang kanyang mensahe para sa kapwa kababaihan, “Huwag mong sasabihing babae ka lang. Sabihin mo, babae ako at malaki ang papel ko sa lipunan.”

Ngayong Buwan ng Kababaihan, binibigyang pugay natin ang mga asawang tulad ni Nanay Olivia, mga babaeng hindi lamang nasa likod, kundi kasama sa laban, sa pangarap, at sa tagumpay ng kanilang Samahan at pamilya.

24/03/2026

| 𝐃𝐀-𝐁𝐅𝐀𝐑 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐬 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛

The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) is pressing ahead with nationwide fuel assistance ramping up support for Filipino fisherfolk as surging global oil prices squeeze livelihoods and threaten food supply.

While awaiting the signing of a supplemental agreement by the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), which will unlock an additional P50 million for some 15,000 more municipal fisherfolk—particularly in 5th class municipalities—the bureau said it is continuing disbursements using remaining funds from last year to avoid any disruption in assistance.

The fuel subsidy program, already in place before the latest geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, forms part of DA-BFAR’s broader push to protect livelihoods and reinforce national food security amid volatile oil markets.

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said the government would not allow external shocks to derail the livelihood of small-scale fishers. “Global fuel volatility should not come at the expense of our fisherfolk’s survival,” he said. “We are moving promptly to ensure assistance reaches them without delay because keeping our fishing boats running means keeping food on Filipino tables and sustained livelihoods for our fishers.”

More than 10,000 fisherfolk nationwide have so far benefited from the ongoing rollout. Regions VII and V recorded the highest numbers, with 4,356 and 3,334 beneficiaries, respectively, as distributions continue from March 16 to 26. Other regions—including I, II, III, VI, VIII, and XII—are also covered, with a mix of completed, partial, and scheduled releases.

DA-BFAR said it is working closely with the DBP to fast-track the supplemental agreement and ensure the timely release of additional funds.

Under the Fuel Assistance Program, each qualified fisherfolk beneficiary receives a one-time P3,000 subsidy. Assistance is released through cash cards for those with access to fuel stations, while cash vouchers are issued in remote areas to ensure no one is left behind.

The bureau said it remains focused on mobilizing resources and strengthening inter-agency coordination to keep interventions timely, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of the fisheries sector.

With fuel costs still under pressure, DA-BFAR underscored that sustained support for fisherfolk remains critical to safeguarding both livelihoods and the country’s food supply.

| 𝐃𝐀-𝐁𝐅𝐀𝐑 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐬 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐢𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛

The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) is pressing ahead with nationwide fuel assistance ramping up support for Filipino fisherfolk as surging global oil prices squeeze livelihoods and threaten food supply.

While awaiting the signing of a supplemental agreement by the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), which will unlock an additional P50 million for some 15,000 more municipal fisherfolk—particularly in 5th class municipalities—the bureau said it is continuing disbursements using remaining funds from last year to avoid any disruption in assistance.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://www.bfar.da.gov.ph/2026/03/23/da-bfar-sustains-fuel-aid-for-fisherfolk-as-global-oil-prices-climb/

09/03/2026

Happy International Women's Day! 💜

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 💜🎉

Isang masayang pagbati sa lahat ng kababaihan na katuwang sa pagtataguyod ng sektor ng pangisdaan. 💜🐟

06/03/2026

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 🐋

Today, March 3, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness about the world’s wild fauna and flora, recognizing the vital role of ecological balance in sustaining our environment.

In line with this, the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) continues to fulfill its mandate to conserve and protect aquatic resources, including wildlife, ensuring their sustainability for present and future generations of Filipinos.

06/03/2026

𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐤 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧, 𝐈𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐰𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨, 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐳𝐨𝐧!

Naghatid ang BFAR CALABARZON ng Fisheries Training at Fisherfolk Caravan sa Municipality of San Francisco, Quezon katuwang ang Lokal na Pamahalaan sa pamamagitan ng kanilang Municipal Agriculture Office.

Sa nasabing aktibidad, nagsagawa ng mga pagsasanay patungkol sa tamang paraan ng pagproseso ng isda tulad ng pagpapatuyo, pagbuburo, at pag-uusok upang madagdagan ang kita ng mga mangingisda at mas mapaganda ang kalidad ng kanilang mga produkto. Ito ay dinaluhan ng mga miyembro ng mga grupo sa Barangay Pagsangahan at Don Juan Verselo o DJV. Nagkaroon rin ng pagsasanay sa paggawa ng asin bilang paghahanda sa pagtanggap nila ng proyektong Asinan na cooking method.

Kasama rin sa aktibidad ang pag assists sa pagpaparehistro ng mga mangingisda sa FishR at BoatR, pag-aayos at pag-update ng listahan, at pamamahagi ng fuel subsidy cards sa mga kwalipikadong benepisyaryo.

Bukod sa mga pagsasanay, nag-ikot rin at nagkaroon ng kosultasyon na pinangunahan ni Regional Director Sammy Malvas para sa livelihood identification at area validation upang matukoy ang iba pang mga proyektong maaari at angkop na maibigay sa mga samahan ng mangingisda, tulad ng drying equipment, product storage, at bagoongan.

Patuloy ang BFAR CALABARZON sa paghahatid ng mga programa at serbisyong magpapalakas at magpapaunlad sa kabuhayan ng ating mga mangingisda.