Pfo-Davao Occidental

24/04/2026

𝗙𝗨𝗘𝗟 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗙𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗞 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 | Ngayong araw, Abril 23, 2026, namahagi ang Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources XI (BFAR XI) ng mga fuel card na nagkakahalaga ng ₱3,000 bawat isa sa mga benepisyaryong mangingisda mula sa mga Munisipalidad ng Sta. Maria at Malita, Davao Occidental.

Bahagi ito ng patuloy na tulong ng BFAR upang maibsan ang pasanin ng tumataas na gastusin sa operasyon ng mga mangingisda at masuportahan ang pagpapatuloy ng kanilang pangingisda sa gitna ng pagtaas ng presyo ng krudo.

𝘍𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸

23/04/2026

A Davao City-based export company is set to ship another batch of eel to China following its initial export, further boosting the region’s aquaculture industry.

23/04/2026

𝗕𝗙𝗔𝗥 𝗫𝗜 𝗡𝗮𝗯𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Region XI (BFAR XI) intercepted a medium-scale commercial fishing vessel during a seaborne patrol on April 23, 2026, within the municipal waters of Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental. The activity was conducted in line with the agency’s intensified monitoring, control, and surveillance (MCS) efforts across the region.

The operation was carried out by the Enforcement and Regional Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance Operations Center (ERMCSOC) aboard BFAR MCS Vessel 3007 which was manned by personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard.

Based on the report, the vessel, a registered medium-scale ring net commercial fishing vessel with a gross tonnage of 43.99, was found conducting fishing in municipal waters at a distance of approximately 10.30 kilometers from the nearest shoreline of Barangay Luzon, Governor Generoso. This constitutes a violation of Republic Act No. 10654, which strengthens measures against illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing and amends Republic Act No. 8550, also known as the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998.

The cited violations include operating a commercial fishing vessel within municipal waters under Section 86 (a)(2) and the use of active fishing gear within municipal waters under Section 95 of the law.

The vessel has been placed under temporary custody pending appropriate legal action and disposition. Its release will be subject to the settlement of corresponding fines and penalties in accordance with existing fisheries laws and regulations. The confiscated fish catch will be distributed to charitable institutions following proper procedures.

BFAR XI reiterated that sustained and intensified enforcement operations are essential to deter illegal fishing activities, protect marine resources, and promote responsible and sustainable fisheries management in the region.

𝗕𝗙𝗔𝗥 𝗫𝗜 𝗡𝗮𝗯𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Region XI (BFAR XI) intercepted a medium-scale commercial fishing vessel during a seaborne patrol on April 23, 2026, within the municipal waters of Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental. The activity was conducted in line with the agency’s intensified monitoring, control, and surveillance (MCS) efforts across the region.

The operation was a joint effort by the Enforcement and Regional Monitoring, Control and Surveillance Operations Center (ERMCSOC), and the Philippine Coast Guard, aboard BFAR MCS Vessel 3007.

Based on the report, the vessel, a registered medium-scale ring net commercial fishing vessel with a gross tonnage of 43.99, was found conducting fishing in municipal waters at a distance of approximately 10.30 kilometers from the nearest shoreline of Barangay Luzon, Governor Generoso. This constitutes a violation of Republic Act No. 10654, which strengthens measures against illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing and amends Republic Act No. 8550, also known as the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998.

The cited violations include operating a commercial fishing vessel within municipal waters under Section 86 (a)(2) and the use of active fishing gear within municipal waters under Section 95 of the law.

The vessel has been placed under temporary custody pending appropriate legal action and disposition. Its release will be subject to the settlement of corresponding fines and penalties in accordance with existing fisheries laws and regulations. The confiscated fish catch will be distributed to charitable institutions following proper procedures.

BFAR XI reiterated that sustained and intensified enforcement operations are essential to deter illegal fishing activities, protect marine resources, and promote responsible and sustainable fisheries management in the region.

21/04/2026

𝗕𝗙𝗔𝗥 𝗫𝗜 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗢𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗸

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Region XI (BFAR XI) formally turned over a salt production project to the Lapuan Fisherfolk Association (LAFIA) on April 20, 2026, in Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental.

“Malaki po ang opportunity ng asinan dito sa Davao Region. Malaki po ang requirement ng Philippine Coconut Authority pagdating sa agricultural-grade salt, about 60 metric tons annually. Mas malaking tulong if ang mga fisherfolk association ang direct na magsu-supply through Sagip Saka Act,” BFAR XI Regional Director Relly B. Garcia said.

(“𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘁 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹-𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘁, 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝟔𝟎 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆. 𝗜𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗶𝗳 𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝗮𝗸𝗮 𝗔𝗰𝘁.”)

The intervention is part of BFAR’s Development of Salt Industry Project, which aims to boost local salt production and promote self-sufficiency in the regional salt industry through the adoption of sustainable technologies and capacity-building initiatives. The project also seeks to improve the socio-economic condition of beneficiaries and reduce dependence on imported salt.

Dir. Garcia expressed optimism over the project’s success, citing strong support from the local government unit and the association. He also thanked Ms. Madeline Malliari for allowing a portion of her land to be used as an alternative livelihood site for the association.

Meanwhile, Municipal Mayor Mark Edward Anthony M. Maruya underscored the importance of proactive measures to address future food security challenges.

“Sa future, kung adunay krisis o kagutuman, dapat karon pa lang mag-andam na ta. Ang atong focus karon mao ang anticipation sa future problems, labi na ang kagutom. We must be prepared. We must solve this as a team: the national government, local government, barangay, and most importantly, the association,” Mayor Maruya said, urging beneficiaries to remain committed to the project’s success.

(“𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗼𝘄. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀, 𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿. 𝗪𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱. 𝗪𝗲 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺: 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.”)

In response, LAFIA President Andre Daniel Deniega expressed the group’s gratitude and commitment.

“Daghang salamat kaayo sa nahatag nga proyekto sa Barangay Lapuan. Ihatag gyud namo ang tanan namong makaya aron masustain ug mapalambo pa kini,” he said.

(“𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝗽𝘂𝗮𝗻. 𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁.”)

Also present during the turnover ceremony were Sangguniang Bayan Member and Committee Chair on Agriculture Angelito Caluyan, Barangay Captain Jimboy Tuado, Municipal Agriculturist Alexis Endencia, BFAR XI Provincial Fisheries Officer for Davao Occidental Vilma M. Montojo, and Mr. Lendy Mosqueda, representative from the Provincial Agriculture Office.

Prior to the ceremonial turnover, Dir. Garcia and Mayor Maruya held a courtesy meeting to discuss potential aquaculture production in idle lands that may be utilized by the association to boost local food production and ensure food security. The initiative also forms part of the municipality’s preparatory measures to mitigate the projected impacts of El Niño, which has a high probability of occurrence this year.

The turnover of the salt project highlights the government’s continuing efforts to strengthen community-based livelihood initiatives, enhance local production capacities, and build resilient coastal communities in the face of emerging environmental and economic challenges.

20/04/2026

20/04/2026

Sharing from Municipal Government of Don Marcelino

18/04/2026