BFAR Region 9

02/09/2026

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02/09/2026

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Kaisa ang DA-BFAR sa pagdiriwang ng 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 o 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐌𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 na may temang “Karapatan sa Karagatan, Sama-sama Nating Alagaan.”

Patuloy ang BFAR sa pagsusulong ng responsableng pangangalaga at pamamahala sa ating yamang-dagat, pagpapanatili ng masaganang pangisdaan, at pagprotekta sa kabuhayan at kapakanan ng mga pamayanang umaasa sa karagatan.

02/09/2026

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| 𝐃𝐀-𝐁𝐅𝐀𝐑 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES – The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) will showcase Philippine fisheries expertise, digital systems, and locally applied technologies at the Seafood and Fisheries Emerging Technologies (SAFET) Conference 2026 on September 8-10 in Cebu, Philippines.

Co-hosted by DA-BFAR, SAFET 2026 carries the theme, “From Innovation to Implementation: Technology Powering Responsible Fisheries, Markets, and Livelihoods.” The three-day conference will convene more than 300 leaders from government, fisheries and seafood industries, research institutions, technology organizations, civil society, and fishing communities to examine how technology can address practical challenges across the fisheries value chain.

Discussions will center on three themes: Responsible Fisheries and Governance, Market Dynamics and Fair Value, and Livelihoods and Coastal Communities. Each theme focuses on key areas that support improved systems, opportunities, and outcomes for communities and stakeholders.

Local fisheries leaders, together with DA-BFAR officials and technical personnel, will present the country’s experience in translating fisheries technologies and data systems into practical tools for governance, enforcement, traceability, and informed decision-making.

During the three-day event, DA-BFAR will share its experience in applying digital technologies to responsible fisheries governance. Highlights include regional discussions on the Port State Measures Agreement and technology-based action against illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing; demonstrations of the Bureau’s I-FIT GIS and FGIS for risk assessment, resource management, catch documentation, seafood traceability, regulatory compliance, and evidence-based decision-making; and the Philippine Space Agency’s presentation on using Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite data to detect dark vessels.

“As an archipelagic nation, the Philippines has both the responsibility and the opportunity to help shape how technology is used for responsible fisheries. We want our experience, our experts, and our innovations to contribute to solutions that protect our marine resources while sustaining the millions of Filipinos whose lives and livelihoods depend on them,” DA-BFAR National Director Elizer S. Salilig said.

DA-BFAR’s participation in SAFET 2026 also forms part of the Bureau’s contribution to the 2026 Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month, or MANA Mo. This supports greater public understanding of the role of science, technology, responsible governance, and cooperation in protecting the country’s fisheries and aquatic resources.

Through SAFET 2026, DA-BFAR will bring Philippine experience into an international exchange focused on moving fisheries technologies beyond pilot applications. The Bureau aims to support practical and scalable solutions that strengthen governance, conservation, sustainable markets, and resilient coastal livelihoods.. # # #

02/09/2026

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01/09/2026

BFAR IX Naglatag ng mga Plano at Prayoridad para sa Sektor ng Pangisdaan

Pinagsama-sama ng Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) Regional Office IX ang mga opisyal at kawani nito para sa 3rd Quarter Regional Performance Review and Assessment, FY 2027 Operational Strategic Planning Workshop, cm FY 2028 Plans and Budget Consultation noong Agosto 26–29, 2026, sa BFAR IX Conference Hall, Zamboanga City.

Naging pagkakataon ang apat na araw na aktibidad upang suriin ang mga pisikal at pinansyal na nagawa ng Bureau, tukuyin ang mga kakulangan at hamon sa pagpapatupad ng mga programa, at bumuo ng mga hakbang upang higit na mapahusay ang paghahatid ng mga serbisyo sa mga mangingisda at iba pang stakeholders.

Tinalakay rin ng mga kalahok ang mga plano at prayoridad para sa FY 2028, kabilang ang mga programa at interbensyong tutugon sa pangangailangan ng mga komunidad na umaasa sa pangisdaan. Layunin nitong matiyak na ang mga programa ng Bureau ay nananatiling nakahanay sa mga prayoridad at target ng ahensya at nakatutok sa napapanatiling pamamahala, pangangalaga, at pagpapaunlad ng mga yamang pangisdaan at yamang-tubig.

Sa kanyang mensahe, hinikayat ni Regional Director Al-Zath K. Kunting ang mga opisyal at kawani ng BFAR IX na magtulungan sa pagtugon sa mga natukoy na kakulangan at hamon. Binigyang-diin niya na mahalaga ang sama-samang pagkilos at maayos na pagpaplano upang higit pang mapalakas ang paghahatid ng mga programa at serbisyo para sa mga mangingisda at maisulong ang isang matatag at napapanatiling sektor ng pangisdaan sa rehiyon.

Nagtapos ang aktibidad sa pagtukoy ng mga pangunahing plano, prayoridad, at estratehiya para sa FY 2028. Sa pamamagitan ng sama-samang pagpaplano at koordinasyon, patuloy na pinagtitibay ng BFAR IX ang mga programa at serbisyo nito tungo sa mas maayos na pagtugon sa pangangailangan ng mga mangingisda at sa pangangalaga at napapanatiling pagpapaunlad ng mga yamang pangisdaan sa Zamboanga Peninsula.

31/08/2026

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Ngayong Araw 𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐢, ating binibigyang-pugay ang mga bayaning nakaukit sa kasaysayan. Kasabay nito, kinikilala rin natin ang mga Pilipinong mangingisda na araw-araw na nagsisikap para sa ating bayan.

Bago pa sumikat ang araw, tumatawid na sila sa alon. Sa bawat paghagis ng lambat, paglalayag, at pag-uwi dala ang kanilang huli, bitbit nila ang pag-asa para sa kanilang pamilya at pagkain para sa bawat Pilipino.

Sila ang mga Mangingisdang Bayani: tahimik na nagsisikap, matatag sa gitna ng hamon, at patuloy na nag-aambag sa seguridad sa pagkain at kabuhayan ng bansa.

Saludo kami sa ating mga bayani at sa bawat Mangingisdang Pilipino!

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Dahil dito, ipinababatid sa publiko na 𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐊 sa Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) ngayong Agosto 31, 2026, bilang paggunita sa Araw ng mga Bayani.

Magbabalik ang regular na operasyon ng tanggapan sa Martes, Setyembre 1, 2026, mula alas-8:00 ng umaga hanggang alas-5:00 ng hapon.

Para sa agarang usapin o pangangailangan, maaaring makipag-ugnayan at magpadala ng mensahe sa [email protected] sa kaukulang aksyon.

Ngayong 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐢, ating binibigyang-pugay ang mga bayaning nakaukit sa kasaysayan. Kasabay nito, kinikilala rin natin ang mga Pilipinong mangingisda na araw-araw na nagsisikap para sa ating bayan.

Bago pa sumikat ang araw, tumatawid na sila sa alon. Sa bawat paghagis ng lambat, paglalayag, at pag-uwi dala ang kanilang huli, bitbit nila ang pag-asa para sa kanilang pamilya at pagkain para sa bawat Pilipino.

Sila ang mga Mangingisdang Bayani: tahimik na nagsisikap, matatag sa gitna ng hamon, at patuloy na nag-aambag sa seguridad sa pagkain at kabuhayan ng bansa.

Saludo kami sa ating mga bayani at sa bawat Mangingisdang Pilipino!

━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Dahil dito, ipinababatid sa publiko na 𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐊 sa Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) ngayong Agosto 31, 2026, bilang paggunita sa Araw ng mga Bayani.

Magbabalik ang regular na operasyon ng tanggapan sa Martes, Setyembre 1, 2026, mula alas-8:00 ng umaga hanggang alas-5:00 ng hapon.

Para sa agarang usapin o pangangailangan, maaaring makipag-ugnayan at magpadala ng mensahe sa [email protected] sa kaukulang aksyon.

29/08/2026

BFAR IX Turns Over Php1.6-M Seaweed Warehouse to Beneficiaries in ZC

ZAMBOANGA CITY , August 28, 2026 Seaweed farmers in Sitio Aplaya, Barangay Buenavista, now have a facility that will help them improve the drying and storage of their harvest after the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) Region IX turned over a ₱1.6-million inshore seaweed warehouse with drying area.

The facility was established under the Enhanced Philippine Seaweed Development Program (EPSDP) to provide seaweed farmers with a proper space for drying and storing their produce.

The turnover was held together with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement between DA-BFAR Central Office, DA-BFAR Regional Fisheries Office IX, and the project beneficiaries. The agreement outlines the responsibilities of the parties in the management and maintenance of the facility.

City Fisheries Officer Dr. Bonifacio M. Duterte, Jr. welcomed the guests and participants during the program. Meanwhile, DA-BFAR IX Regional Seaweed Focal Person Mr. Muhaimin S. Maharail presented the project and gave an overview of the intervention before introducing the keynote speaker.

DA-BFAR Assistant Director for Technical Services Isidro M. Velayo, Jr. encouraged the beneficiaries to take care of the facility and make good use of it. Director Velayo stressed that proper drying and storage are important in maintaining the quality of seaweed. With better post-harvest practices, farmers can improve the value of their products and have better opportunities in the market. He also encouraged the beneficiaries to increase their production and use the facility as an opportunity to improve their livelihood.

“The seaweed industry still offers opportunities for fisherfolk, not only through production but also through possible processing and value-adding activities in the future and that the facility is part of a bigger effort to develop the local seaweed industry”, he said. For this reason, he urged them to manage and maintain it properly.

For his part, Regional Director Al-Zath K. Kunting, thanked the officials, partners, and beneficiaries who helped bring the project to fruition. RD Kunting said the project was planned with the long-term needs of fisherfolk in mind. He emphasized that improving production alone is not enough and that investments in post-harvest facilities and technologies are also needed to help farmers produce better-quality seaweed. He added that producing quality seaweed can help farmers reach bigger markets and improve the competitiveness of Philippine seaweed products.

“Projects like this do not come easily. It takes time, effort, and resources to bring these interventions to our communities, hence, the beneficiaries should properly manage and sustain the facility”, he said. RD Kunting also expressed hope that the project would open the door for more interventions and investments in the area and, in the long run, help create better and more sustainable livelihood opportunities for the beneficiaries and their families.

The program also included the signing of the Turn-Over Certificate and the formal transfer of the facility to the beneficiaries.

29/08/2026

💙🐟 Sama-sama nating iparinig ang boses ng Zamboanga del Norte! 🎶🌊

Ang BFAR IX – Zamboanga del Norte ay muling humihingi ng inyong suporta para sa ating entry sa MMK 2.0 Jingle Making Contest na may pamagat na “Kalikasan” ng Fishpro.

Ang awiting ito ay hindi lamang isang jingle—ito ay panawagan para sa pangangalaga ng ating karagatan, yamang-dagat, at kabuhayan ng ating mga mangingisda. 💙

Kung naniniwala kayo sa isang malinis, masagana, at protektadong karagatan, ipakita natin ang ating suporta!

👍 I-LIKE/REACT ang entry ng BFAR IX – Zamboanga del Norte
🔄 I-SHARE upang mas marami ang makarinig ng mensahe ng pangangalaga sa kalikasan

Tulong-tulong tayo para maiangat ang ating rehiyon at maipakita ang lakas ng Zamboanga Peninsula! 🌊🐟

Isang boto, isang suporta, isang hakbang tungo sa masaganang karagatan.

28/08/2026

WATCH: A Success Story: From Seaweed Farmers to Salt Producers — The Journey of the Tawagan Sur Muslim-Christian Association of Pagadian City

27/08/2026

Shellfish Bulletin No. 20
Series of 2026
27 August 2026

Shellfish collected and tested from Dumanquillas Bay in Zamboanga del Sur; Tantanang Bay in Zamboanga Sibugay Province; Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar; Coastal waters of Biliran Island and Irong-Irong Bay in Samar, Honda Bay and Puerto Princesa Bay in Palawan are 𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 for Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP) or toxic red tide that is beyond the regulatory limit. Moreover, South Bais Bay is now positive for red tide toxins.

All types of shellfish and 𝑨𝒄𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒔𝒑. or alamang gathered from these areas are 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄 for human consumption.

Fish, squids, shrimps, and crabs are safe for human consumption provided that they are fresh and washed thoroughly, and internal organs such as gills and intestines are removed before cooking.