Fisheries Regulatory and Licensing-Caraga

14/03/2026

𝐁𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐀: 𝐍𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍❗️

Pinaalalahanan ang publiko na huwag kumain ng mga sumusunod na lamang-dagat: 𝐏𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡 (𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐭𝐞) at isang uri ng biya na tinatawag na 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐛𝐲, at ilang uri ng alimasag katulad ng 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐠𝐠 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐛 at 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐛.

Ang mga ito ay maaaring magdulot ng matinding pagkalason at banta sa buhay kapag nakain.

Dalhin agad sa pinakamalapit na ospital ang sinumang nakakain o hinihinalang nakakain ng mga isda at alimasag na ito.

Huwag ipagwalang-bahala at makinig sa mga babala tungkol dito.

08/03/2026

𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | In compliance with Office of the President Memorandum Circular No. 114, s. 2026, this Office announces the adoption of the Four-Day Workweek Arrangement for the Regional Office and Provincial Fisheries Offices (PFOs) starting Monday, March 9, 2026.

📅 Work Schedule: Monday to Thursday
⏰ Office Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Coverage: DA-BFAR Caraga Regional Office and Provincial Fisheries Offices

Under this arrangement, offices covered by the policy will operate four days per week with extended working hours to ensure continued delivery of services.

Meanwhile, offices that provide essential and frontline services that require continuous operations, such as the Technology Outreach Stations, Enforcement and Regional Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance Operations Center, Fisheries Inspection and Quarantine Services in Seaports & Airports, Seaweed Culture Laboratory, DA-BFAR-maintained Seaweed Nurseries, Legislated Hatcheries, and Mariculture Parks, will maintain their regular work schedule to ensure uninterrupted public service.

We encourage all stakeholders and clients to schedule their transactions within the new office hours.

For inquiries and assistance, you may contact the DA-BFAR Caraga Regional Office through telephone no. (085)-817-0297 or email at [email protected].

We thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

02/03/2026

DA-BFAR Caraga proudly stands with the nation in celebrating the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵! 💜

With the recurring theme, “𝗪𝗘 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆,” and this year's sub-theme, “𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀, 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀!” we honor the strength, leadership, and vital contributions of women in the fisheries sector.

Like the babaylans who led with courage and vision, today’s Filipinas rise as leaders, innovators, and changemakers in their own right. Their skills, knowledge, and dedication are not only assets to the sector — they are the very driving forces behind inclusive growth and thriving coastal communities.

DA-BFAR Caraga remains steadfast in creating equal opportunities and championing spaces where women can lead, thrive, and inspire change.

Together, WE build a future that is inclusive, equitable, and sustainable. 💜

02/03/2026

23/02/2026

OFFICIAL AND UNMISTAKABLE

The National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) on Wednesday, Feb. 18, reminded the public that the West Philippine Sea label has been used in all official Philippine maps since 2012.

The agency clarified that the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is shown as a continuous curved boundary, in line with international law.

“In light of ongoing public discussions, NAMRIA wishes to clarify the manner by which the country’s Exclusive Economic Zone is represented,” NAMRIA stated.

NAMRIA explained that under international law, the EEZ extends up to 200 nautical miles from the country’s archipelagic baselines, creating a continuous curved boundary rather than a polygon with straight lines.

Because of this, a short list of coordinates would not accurately show the maritime limit; instead, the boundary is mapped using precise geospatial data from RA 9522, allowing navigation systems and mapping software to determine it correctly.

Check the official map posted by NAMRIA ⬇️

23/02/2026

16/02/2026

07/02/2026

05/02/2026

𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡

Suspendido ang trabaho sa tanang ahensiya sa gobyerno karong adlawa February 5, 2026, sugod alas 12 sa udto, tungod sa epekto sa Tropical Depression “BASYANG.”

Giawhag usab ang mga pribadong kompanya nga magpatuman og susamang lakang, subay sa Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Labor Advisory No. 17, Series of 2022, diin gitugotan ang mga employer sa private sector nga magsuspinde sa trabaho isip management prerogative, in coordination with their Safety and Health Committee, designated safety officer, o ubang responsable nga company official.

Gipaabot sa LGU nga ang maong lakang gihimo aron maprotektahan ang kaluwasan sa mga empleyado ug katawhan samtang nagpadayon ang dili maayong panahon.

Kini base sa Executive Order No. 8, series of 2026.

04/02/2026

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), through the National Shrimp Production Program (NSPP) or Hipon Iangat ang ProduksyON (HIPON), presents this Investment Guide to support informed decision-making in intensive shrimp farming. The guide provides practical reference on farm layout, pond construction, biosecurity measures, and indicative cost requirements for a 1-hectare shrimp farm, based on field experience and current standards.

To access the softcopy, kindly complete the IEC Materials Access Form through the link below. The download link will appear after successful submission of the form.

📎 Access form here:
https://forms.gle/p3siRbMbfVZRtSa38

© 📄 Ma. Abegail A. Albaladejo and Angela Joyce C. Delos Santos