CAD- Fishery Coastal and Aquatic Resources Management Division

08/06/2026

06/06/2026

12/05/2026

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT!

This is to inform the following individuals listed below that their FUEL SUBSIDY CARDS from BFARVIII are now available for claiming.

Please proceed to our new office located at Brgy. Macabug, Sitio Lutao and bring a valid ID upon claiming your card.

1.Monte, Randy Malazarte- Libertad
2. Agusto, Mary Jane Bulahan- Curva
3. Elias, Leonardo Honor- San Juan
4.Cogay, Lilia Bolanio- San Juan
5. Guno, Eldrid Mortalla- Dist 12
6. CAMBAYA, LEOMAR GRABILLO- NAUNGAN
7. HITGANO, CHRISTOPHER JAMESON ENERO- NAUNGAN
8.SILVA, BIENVENIDO POCSON- BAGONG BUHAY
9.MERCADAL, DARVIN PEREZ- LILOAN
10. GOPIO, ROBERTO BATES- PUNTA
11. LAPENA, SIXTO BAQUILLER- LAO
12. PIAMONTE, VICENTE CATARIG- SIMANGAN

Thank you.

16/04/2026

07/04/2026

📢 ‼️ 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘:
The BFAR-Negros Island Region (BFAR-NIR) has been closely monitoring recent reports of food poisoning cases in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental, linked to the consumption of Aloy and/or Tulingan.

Our technical team is currently investigating the incident. Based on preliminary reports, the symptoms are consistent with Scombroid Fish Poisoning (see comments to know more about SFP)

🔍 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
This is not a naturally occurring toxin in the fish itself, but it happens when the fish is not properly kept chilled from the time it is caught until it reaches the market. When fish like Aloy or Tulingan are left in the heat, they produce high levels of histamine, which cannot be removed even by cooking or frying.

⚠️WHAT TO DO:
• Vendors should ensure that they are selling fresh fish all the time. Kept fish in chilled (1:1 ice fish ratio) condition especially this summer season. Avoid exposure of fish to high temperatures to prevent spoilage.
• For buyers: Avoid buying/eating fish that has a metallic/peppery taste, smells pungent, or has soft, mushy flesh.

We are working hand-in-hand with the local government of Cadiz and conduct monitoring of several wet markets in the Province of Negros Occidental to ensure that our local markets are safe. Your health is our priority!

Stay informed and stay safe, mga Negrense! 🐟💙

27/03/2026

AYAW PAGKAON UG BUTETE KAY MAKAMATAY — BFAR 🚫⚠️🐟

TAN-AWA: Nagpasidaan ang Bureau of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources (BFAR) sa publiko nga dili mukaon ug mga butete/tikong (Puffer fish) ug biya/mulog (Goby fish).

Kini human dunay 3 ka tawo nga namatay didto sa
Cawayan, Masbate, adtong Marso 21, human mikaon ug butete.

Matod pa sa BFAR, kining mga isdaa grabeng makahilo tungod duna kini "tetrodotoxin” nga makabara sa mga ugat, ug pagkaparalisa sa mga kaunoran nga mahimong mu resulta sa kamatayon.

Base sa Fisheries Administrative Order No. 249, Series of 2014 nga gipagawas sa Department of Agriculture, hugot nga gidili ang pagbaligya ug pagkonsumo sa butete sa bisan unsang porma, presko man o naproseso, tungod sa taas niini nga lebel sa kalasón o toxicity.

Image courtesy: BFAR Bikol

16/03/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE.

ATTENTION.

Please be informed that starting March 23, 2026, all office transactions will be conducted at the:

NEW AGRI-FISHERY BUILDING
Sitio Lutao, Brgy. Macabug
Ormoc City, Leyte

All clients and visitors are advised to proceed to the new location for any office-related transactions.

Thank you for your cooperation.