BFAR XI Regional Fisheries Training and Fisherfolk Coordination Division

07/08/2026

📣 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | BFAR XI Official Email Services Restored

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region XI is pleased to inform the public that its official email services have been fully restored following the resolution of the network switch malfunction that affected email operations beginning August 3, 2026.

The official email address [email protected], along with other email accounts under the @𝘣𝘧𝘢𝘳.𝘥𝘢.𝘨𝘰𝘷.𝘱𝘩 domain, is now fully operational and can once again receive official communications and transactions.

We encourage the public to resume using our official BFAR XI email accounts for all correspondence. The temporary email address [email protected] will no longer be used for official transactions.

We sincerely thank everyone for their patience, understanding, and cooperation during the service interruption.

04/08/2026

📣 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 | The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region XI is currently experiencing technical issues since August 3, 2026, due to a network switch malfunction. As a result, incoming emails sent to the official email address [[email protected]] and other email accounts under the @𝘣𝘧𝘢𝘳.𝘥𝘢.𝘨𝘰𝘷.𝘱𝘩 domain cannot be received at this time.

While the issue is being resolved, the public is advised to temporarily send official communications and transactions to: [email protected]

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Further updates will be provided once the official email services have been fully restored.

23/07/2026

𝑩𝑭𝑨𝑹 𝑿𝑰 𝑴𝑴𝑲?

Maalaala Mo Kaya? 🤔❌
Malinis at Masaganang Katubigan! 🌊🐟✅

Sumali na sa BFAR XI MMK Jingle Contest at gumawa ng isang orihinal na jingle na magpapalaganap ng kahalagahan ng pangangalaga, konserbasyon, at napapanatiling pamamahala ng ating yamang tubig.

Basahin ang mechanics:
🔗 bit.ly/BFAR-MMK-Jingle-Guide

Mag-register dito:
🔗 https://bit.ly/RegionXI-BFAR-MMK-Jingle-2026

Deadline of submission: August 10, 2026

National Prizes
🥇 First Place - ₱50,000
🥈 Second Place - ₱30,000
🥉 Third Place - ₱20,000
Social Media Choice Award - ₱20,000

Regional Prizes
🥇 First Place - ₱15,000
🥈 Second Place - ₱12,000
🥉 Third Place - ₱10,000

🎵 Hayaan mong ang iyong musika ang maging inspirasyon sa pangangalaga ng ating mga ilog, lawa, at karagatan.

MMK? Okay! 👌

07/07/2026

𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | Effective July 6, 2026, the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) Regional Fisheries Office 11, including all its City and Provincial Fisheries Offices, has resumed its regular five-day workweek, from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

This is pursuant to DA-BFAR Fisheries Office Order No. 337 dated July 6, 2026, which directs the resumption of the regular work schedule in the exigency of service and operational efficiency, replacing the previous four-day work arrangement (7:30 AM to 6:30 PM).

We encourage all clients and stakeholders to take note of the updated office schedule when planning their visits and transactions.

Thank you.

23/06/2026

🎵🌊 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 | 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧 (𝐌𝐌𝐊) 𝟐.𝟎 𝐉𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞-𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 – 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 🎵🌊

May talento ka ba sa pagbuo ng kanta? Bahagi ka ba ng isang organisasyon o samahan ng mga mangingisda na nagnanais gamitin ang musika bilang instrumento ng adbokasiya?

Ngayon na ang pagkakataon para iparinig ang inyong himig para sa pangangalaga ng ating mga katubigan!

Inaanyayahan ng BFAR XI ang lahat ng kwalipikadong kalahok sa Rehiyon XI na sumali sa 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧 (𝐌𝐌𝐊) 𝟐.𝟎 𝐉𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞-𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 at lumikha ng isang orihinal na jingle na magtataguyod ng proteksyon, konserbasyon, at likas-kayang pamamahala ng ating mga pangisdaan, karagatan, ilog, lawa, at iba pang anyong-tubig.

📅 Deadline of Submission: August 10, 2026

𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐨 𝐬𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧!

Ang mga mapipiling pinakamahusay na entry sa Regional Level ay magkakaroon ng pagkakataong katawanin ang Rehiyon XI sa National Competition.

📩 I-scan ang QR Code para sa kumpletong mechanics, guidelines, at criteria for judging.

🎥 Huwag kalimutang isumite ang inyong entry kasama ang mga behind-the-scenes (BTS) clips.

Para sa mga katanungan at karagdagang impormasyon, makipag-ugnayan sa pinakamalapit na BFAR XI City/Provincial Fisheries Office o mag-email sa [email protected]

📢 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝐧𝐚, 𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐠, 𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢 𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧! 🌊🎶

08/06/2026

📣 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources – Regional Office XI (BFAR XI), including the City Fisheries Office in Davao City, informs the public that a Work-From-Home (WFH) arrangement will be implemented on June 9, 2026 (Tuesday), pursuant to the advisory issued by the City Government of Davao and the corresponding BFAR XI Memorandum. This measure is being undertaken in anticipation of possible aftershocks and pending the completion of ongoing structural assessments.

To ensure the continuity of essential frontline services, the issuance of Local Transport Permits (LTPs) for the transport of fish and fishery/aquatic products shall remain operational.

📍 For LTP Applications
Clients are advised to proceed to the Department of Agriculture Quarantine Office – Cargo Station, Francisco Bangoy International Airport, which will be open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and from 8:00 PM onwards.

𝙇𝙏𝙋 𝙄𝙣𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨
📞 BFAR XI – Regional Fisheries Inspection and Quarantine Unit (RFIQU), Quarantine and Certification Unit 0927-811-2556

𝙏𝙤 𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙄𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙡, 𝙐𝙣𝙧𝙚𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙙, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙐𝙣𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙
(𝙄𝙐𝙐) 𝙁𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜
📞 ERMCSOC Hotline: 0917-173-8393

𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨
📧 [email protected]

Regular office operations at the BFAR XI Regional Office and the City Fisheries Office in Davao City are expected to resume on June 10, 2026 (Wednesday), unless otherwise directed through subsequent advisories issued by the local authorities or this Office.

In the event that other Local Government Units (LGUs) within the Davao Region issue similar advisories or declarations, the concerned BFAR XI Provincial Fisheries Offices shall likewise adopt the appropriate work arrangements in accordance with such local directives.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

13/04/2026

𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬
April 13, 2026

The Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Regional Fisheries Office XI (DA-BFAR RFO XI) strongly warns the public, particularly hatchery owners, suppliers, contractors, service providers, and other stakeholders engaged in procurement and other transactions with the agency, to remain highly vigilant against unscrupulous individuals and groups who are fraudulently using the name of the Office and misrepresenting its officials.

The Office of the Regional Director has received reports that a certain individual has been directly contacting a hatchery owner and falsely claiming to be Regional Director Relly B. Garcia. This individual allegedly requests money in exchange for supposed favors, assistance, or preferential action in relation to agency transactions and programs.

The public is hereby informed that these acts constitute fraudulent misrepresentation, impersonation of a public official, and attempted extortion, all of which are punishable under Philippine laws, including, but not limited to, the Revised Penal Code and Republic Act No. 3019, otherwise known as the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.

DA-BFAR RFO XI reiterates that the Office does not, under any circumstances, solicit money, favors, or any form of financial contribution from hatchery owners, suppliers, contractors, fisherfolk organizations, local government units, or private individuals in connection with procurement activities, technical assistance, or any official transaction. Any such act is entirely unauthorized and does not represent the official policies, actions, or interests of the Office.

Furthermore, no official or employee of this Office is authorized to request or collect payments through telephone calls, text messages, emails, or any form of private communication. All procurement-related processes strictly comply with Republic Act No. 9184, as amended by Republic Act No. 12009, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations, ensuring transparency, accountability, and integrity in all government operations.

Any such unauthorized requests must be considered fraudulent and should be immediately ignored.

All stakeholders are strongly advised not to entertain, engage with, or comply with any suspicious communications allegedly made on behalf of Regional Director Relly B. Garcia or any official or personnel of DA-BFAR RFO XI.

The public is encouraged to immediately report any suspicious calls, messages, or similar fraudulent activities to DA-BFAR RFO XI through telephone number 082-227-1538 or via email at [email protected]

Issued for the information, guidance, and strict compliance of all concerned.

13/03/2026

23/02/2026

📣 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 | Missing Fishermen in Manay, Davao Oriental

Six fishermen onboard motor banca “LEIZL” were reported missing on 20 February 2026 in the waters off Manay, Davao Oriental. Mariners and nearby fisherfolk are urged to stay alert and immediately report any sightings to the nearest Coast Guard Station or call 0966-837-0536.

16/02/2026

📣 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬 | Please be informed that the DA-BFAR Regional Office XI in Davao City, including its City and Provincial Fisheries Offices and Stations, will be closed on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in observance of the Chinese New Year, which has been declared a nationwide special (non-working) day.

Regular operations will resume on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.