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NFRDI-Freshwater Fisheries Research and Development Center

FFRDC is one of the National Centers of National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI)

The National Fisheries Research and Development Institute-Freshwater Fisheries Research and Development Center (NFRDI-FFRDC) conducts research on aquaculture and fishery resources management to support the development and upliftment of Taal Lake fisheries, particularly of the indigenous species, high-value fishes, and wild stock management. The center is a central breeding facility for freshwater

ornamental fishes and a prime research center for Maliputo (𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘹 𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘰𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘴) and other non-traditional species. Primary functions of NFRDI-FFRDC:
• Serves as a national center for lake fishery resources.
• Conducts research and development studies of ornamental fishes.
• Conducts research and development studies of ornamental fishes
• Develops suitable aquaculture technologies for sustainable development
• Conduct training activities and render technical assistance to fisherfolk, technicians, LGUs, and other clientele on aquaculture technology and management of fishery resources.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other research institutions, SCUs, LGUs, NGOs, and other associations. Services Rendered:
• Training/Seminar regarding ornamental and Indigenous fishes
• Technical assistance
• Project site inspection and evaluation
• On-the-job training

On-going projects
• Aquabusiness School and Technology Business Incubation Progam
• Breeding and Transport of Bali Sardines
• Broodstock Development and Maintenance of Priority Species at National Center
• Enhanced Seed Production Protocols and Development of Artificial Diet for Maliputo (𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘹 𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘰𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘴)
• Impact Assessment of Mariculture in the Philippines
• Operationalization and management of NFRDI IRL
• Rapid Assessment of Marine Ornamental Fish in the Philippines
• Stock Assessment of Inland Lakes: Lake Buhi
• Stock Assessment of Lake Taal and Pansipit River
• Technology Verification on the Use of Algal Paste for the Larval Rearing of Milkfish

Facilities
• Administrative building
• Fish-bio laboratory
• Natural food laboratory
• Aquarium fish display
• Freshwater hatchery facility
• Marine hatchery facility
• 27 research and production ponds (600-2000 sq.m/pond) with a total of 1.8 ha water area
• Freshwater pumping system
• Marine Water pumping system
• Lecture room (50 seating capacity)
• Dormitory (capacity 20 persons)
• Staff house

29/08/2026

Sharing from Department of Agriculture - Philippines

Kasama ang National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) patuloy na isinusulong at pinalalakas ng pamahalaan ang food security ng bansa.

Iba’t ibang pag-aaral at pagsasanay, inilunsad nang ang fish farmers ay makaalagwa at patuloy na maging masagana.

Isa ka rin ba sa mga nagnanais magkaroon ng pangmatagalang aquabusiness enterprise?

Ito na ang unang hakbang mo sa pagkamit ng iyong pangarap!

Kasama sina Karen Ow-Yong at Gilbert Ale ng Department of Agriculture, pag-usapan natin ang makabagong mga teknik sa fish farming.

Tara na’t manood ng Masaganang Pinas! Season 2 sa DZRH tuwing Sabado, 10:30am-11:30am.

24/08/2026

Sharing from NFRDI Philippines

|| DA-NFRDI, through the Fisheries Research and Development Center (FFRDC), conducted a training on “Eco-friendly Grow-out Culture of Whiteleg Shrimp in Brackishwater Ponds” on August 18–24, 2026, in Butong, Taal, Batangas.

Implemented under the AquaBiz School-Technology Business Incubation (ABS-TBI) Program, the training aimed to strengthen participants’ technical and entrepreneurial capacities in adopting science-based, productive, and environmentally responsible shrimp farming practices. Participants included incubatees from San Teodoro and Pola, Oriental Mindoro; technical personnel from the BFAR 4B; and representatives from the private sector.

NFRDI Executive Director Dr. Maria Theresa Mutia underscored the importance of promoting science-based technologies among fisheries stakeholders. She emphasized that effective technology transfer can enhance farm productivity and livelihood opportunities while contributing to the sustainability and competitiveness of the shrimp farming and aquaculture industry.

Read full article: https://nfrdi.da.gov.ph/2026/08/24/nfrdi-ffrdc-equips-mindoro-incubatees-on-eco-friendly-whiteleg-shrimp-grow-out-culture/

24/08/2026

[𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬]🎬

Training on Eco-friendly Grow-out Culture of Whiteleg Shrimp (𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘦𝘶𝘴 𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘪) in Brackishwater Ponds | August 18-21, 2026.
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‎DA-NFRDI, through its Freshwater Fisheries Research and Development Center conducted the activity to strengthen the technical capabilities of participants on Whiteleg Shrimp grow-out culture using eco-friendly schemes.
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The Package of Technology (POT) was developed by the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) and underwent a series of technology verification activities at NFRDI-FFRDC.

The POT is now being implemented under the Aquabiz School–Technology Business Incubation (ABS–TBI) Program designed to empower the selected incubatees to become technology adopters and entrepreneurs.

24/08/2026

🎯 𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚!

The National Fisheries Research and Development Institute - Freshwater Fisheries Research and Development Center (NFRDI-FFRDC) is looking for passionate and qualified individual under:
“General Operations and Management of FFRDC”

🔬 Open Position:
1️⃣ Building Maintenance (SG 7)
📍 Place of Assignment: Butong, Taal, Batangas
📅 Deadline of application: Extended until September 15, 2026
📩 Submit your application to https://forms.gle/Zu9skBnn1omwvSKZA

24/08/2026

[ 𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗦 ]

The BS Fisheries student interns from Laguna State Polytechnic University – Los Baños Campus successfully completed their internship at the National Fisheries Research and Development Institute – Freshwater Fisheries Research and Development Center (NFRDI–FFRDC), Butong, Taal, Batangas, under the Students' Training Support (STrainS) Program from July 6 to August 12, 2026.

Throughout their OJT, the students gained hands-on experience in field-based fisheries data collection under the Fishery Resources Assessment in the Laguna de Bay Region project. They were assigned to various lakeshore municipalities in Laguna, where they conducted fisher, fishing boat, and fishing gear inventories and gathered fisheries-related information from local fishing communities.

The Students' Training Support (STrainS) Program is an immersion, on-the-job training (OJT), and internship program designed for junior high school, senior high school, undergraduate, and graduate students in the Philippines who wish to undergo training at NFRDI. The program is offered in two cycles each year.

For more information, visit: https://nfrdi.da.gov.ph/internship/

20/08/2026

Sharing from NFRDI Philippines

| Status of tawilis in Lake Taal on with Ma. Lourdes Merilles, Science Research Specialist II, NFRDI-Freshwater Fisheries Research and Development Center (FFRDC)

Source: Radyo Pilipinas, August 20, 2026, via Livestream

19/08/2026

[ 𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗦 ]

The BS Fisheries student interns from Central Bicol State University of Agriculture – Calabanga successfully completed their internship from July 13 to August 11, 2026, and the BS Fisheries student interns from Romblon State University – Sta. Fe Campus also successfully completed their internship from July 14 to August 13, 2026, at the National Fisheries Research and Development Institute – Freshwater Fisheries Research and Development Center (NFRDI–FFRDC) under the Students' Training Support (STrainS) Program.

Throughout their internship, the students gained valuable hands-on experience in fisheries, aquaculture, research, laboratory, farm, and office operations while strengthening their knowledge, skills, professionalism, teamwork, and confidence. The interns expressed their sincere gratitude to the researchers, mentors, and staff of NFRDI–FFRDC for their guidance, mentorship, and unwavering support throughout their training.

The Students' Training Support (STrainS) Program is an immersion, on-the-job training (OJT), and internship program designed for junior high school, senior high school, undergraduate, and graduate students in the Philippines who wish to undergo training at NFRDI. The program is offered in two cycles each year.
For more information, visit: https://nfrdi.da.gov.ph/internship/

-Sta. Fe

17/08/2026

Sharing from NFRDI Philippines

|| DA-NFRDI will be featured in an upcoming episode of 𝘿𝙕𝙍𝙃’𝙨 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙨, highlighting the Institute’s AquaBiz Technology Incubation (ABS-TBI) Program and the adoption of maliputo grow-out culture as a potential aquaculture livelihood venture.

The episode, which 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝗭𝗥𝗛 𝟲𝟲𝟲, will feature NFRDI Executive Director and Scientist I Dr. Maria Theresa Mutia, known as the “Mother of Maliputo,” as guest speaker. The program is hosted by Karen Ow-Yong and DA Executive Assistant Gilbert Ale.

Now on its second season, 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘴 features various programs and initiatives of the Department that support Filipino farmers and fisherfolk.

The NFRDI episode is in support of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.’s directive to highlight research and development (R&D) technologies that have been successfully adopted by farmers and fisherfolk, demonstrating how government research can translate into practical solutions that contribute to DA’s goals of food security and sustainability.

Read full article: https://nfrdi.da.gov.ph/2026/08/17/dzrhs-masaganang-pinas-to-feature-nfrdis-aquabiz-program-maliputo-culture/

14/08/2026

𝐋𝐒𝐏𝐔 – 𝐋𝐨𝐬 𝐁𝐚ñ𝐨𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐎𝐧-𝐭𝐡𝐞-𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐅𝐑𝐃𝐈-𝐅𝐅𝐑𝐃𝐂

The National Fisheries Research and Development Institute – Freshwater Fisheries Research and Development Center (NFRDI-FFRDC) proudly congratulates the thirty-eight (38) third-year Bachelor of Science in Fisheries students from Laguna State Polytechnic University – Los Baños Campus for successfully completing their 260-hour On-the-Job Training (OJT) from July 06 to August 12, 2026.

Throughout their OJT, the students were trained and immersed in field-based fisheries data collection under the project Fishery Resources Assessment in the Laguna de Bay Region. They were assigned to various lakeshore municipalities in Laguna, where they conducted fisher, fishing boat, and fishing gear inventories and gathered fisheries-related information from local fishing communities.

In addition to fieldwork, the students performed data encoding, validation, and cleaning, providing them with practical experience in fisheries data management and quality assurance. Their involvement in both field and office-based activities strengthened their skills in communication, data collection, documentation, data management, and teamwork.

This On-the-Job Training forms part of NFRDI’s Students' Training Support (STrainS) Program, an immersion, OJT, and internship program designed for high school (junior and senior) and college (undergraduate and graduate) students in the Philippines seeking training opportunities at NFRDI. The program is offered in two cycles each year.

For more information, please visit: https://nfrdi.da.gov.ph/internship/

13/08/2026

𝗖𝗕𝗦𝗨𝗔 - 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗦𝗨 – 𝗦𝘁𝗮. 𝗙𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗢𝗻-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗙𝗥𝗗𝗜-𝗙𝗙𝗥𝗗𝗖

The National Fisheries Research and Development Institute – Freshwater Fisheries Research and Development Center (NFRDI-FFRDC) proudly congratulates the six (6) Bachelor of Science in Fisheries interns from Central Bicol State University of Agriculture – Calabanga Campus for successfully completing their 172-hour On-the-Job Training (OJT) from July 13 to August 11, 2026, and the ten (10) interns from Romblon State University – Sta. Fe Campus for successfully completing their 240-hour On-the-Job Training (OJT) from July 14 to August 13, 2026, under the Students' Training Support (STrainS) Program.

Throughout their internship, the students immersed themselves in hands-on learning across the Marine Farm, Freshwater Farm, Laboratory, and Administrative Units. Their experience was further enriched through lectures on aquaculture, laboratory operations, and capture fisheries, as well as participation in research activities. As part of their culminating activity, they presented their research outputs to FFRDC researchers, further developing their technical skills, scientific communication, and confidence as future fisheries professionals.

The internship provided the students with an opportunity to apply what they learned in the classroom to real-world fisheries and aquaculture work while developing skills that will support their future careers.

This On-the-Job Training forms part of NFRDI’s Students' Training Support (STrainS) Program, an immersion, OJT, and internship program designed for high school (junior and senior) and college (undergraduate and graduate) students in the Philippines seeking training opportunities at NFRDI. The program is offered in two cycles each year.

For more information, please visit: https://nfrdi.da.gov.ph/internship/

-Sta.Fe

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