20/05/2026
๐ก๐๐ช๐ฆ ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ โ ๐ฅ๐ฃ๐ ๐ฆ๐ข, ๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ ๐ฆ๐ข ๐ต๐ผ๐น๐ฑ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฆ๐ข ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐๐๐ฅ ๐ฆ๐๐๐-๐ฎ๐๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ณ๐ถ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ณ๐ผ๐น๐ธ ๐ฎ๐๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐
BUTUAN CITY โ To enhance implementersโ capacity in supporting fisherfolk associations toward becoming sustainable community-based enterprises, the Department of AgricultureโBureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) Caraga, through its Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program Phase II, conducted an orientation on Civil Society Organization (CSO) Accreditation for SAAD-assisted fisherfolk associations at the Regional Fisheries Training Center on May 14, 2026.
The activity gathered provincial fishery officers and members of the Regional and Provincial Program Management Support Offices, serving as a venue to discuss policies, guidelines, and procedures related to CSO accreditation.
DA-Caraga Planning Officer II Catherine Nanale served as the resource speaker and discussed two topics on the accreditation guidelines and documentary requirements under the agriculture department.
On the first topic, she explained the qualification standards, eligibility, benefits and privileges, roles and responsibilities, and key policies that associations must comply with to be officially recognized.
She emphasized the importance of accreditation in improving organizational legitimacy, access to government support, and compliance with established standards.
For the second topic, she discussed the required documents and application forms, guiding participants on the proper preparation, completion, and submission of requirements.
She also clarified common issues encountered during the application process and outlined the step-by-step accreditation procedures, as well as the responsibilities of associations in ensuring continued compliance.
During the open forum, she addressed queries from implementers and provided guidance on how fisherfolk associations can meet accreditation requirements while sustaining their operations.
Nanale highlighted the importance of proper record-keeping, active participation of members, transparent governance, and coordination with relevant government agencies to ensure the long-term sustainability of associations.
Through the orientation, participants gained a clearer understanding of their roles in fortifying fisherfolk organizations, enhancing their capacities, and expanding opportunities for enterprise and livelihood development under the SAAD Program.
Report and Photos by BFAR-SAAD RPMSO
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About DA-BFAR SAAD Phase 2:
The Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-BFAR SAAD) Program Phase 2 aims to contribute to poverty reduction and improve the living conditions of vulnerable fisherfolk and their communities by providing sustainable livelihood opportunities and support for poor fishing sectors. These interventions intend to complement the DA banner programs and assist beneficiaries in establishing community-based fishery enterprises. The BFAR-SAAD strives to enhance food security and promote economic growth in targeted areas across the Philippines.
