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SAAD is the development program of BFAR to increase production and alleviate fisherfolk from poverty.

This is the Official page of the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program of the Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Regional Office VI. This page is handled by the BFAR VI SAAD - Regional Program Management Support Office (RPMSO).

31/08/2026

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18/08/2026

𝗕𝗙𝗔𝗥-𝗦𝗔𝗔𝗗𝟲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 & 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁

Iloilo City - The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources - Special Area for Agricultural Development ( BFAR- SAAD) Program Phase II in Western Visayas recently conducted an online pre-workshop meeting on August 14, 2026, with the Regional Program Management Support Office (RPMSO), and Provincial Program Management Support Offices (PPMSOs) from provinces of Aklan, Antique, Guimaras, and Iloilo to consolidate input and to harmonize their proposed projects, activities, and programs (PAPs) and their respective budget allocations for fiscal year 2027.

In addition, the Team fast-tracked the submission of remaining data and clarified the status of proposed activities per province and fisherfolk association. Component Leads provided inputs during the meeting, providing technical recommendations to the discussion. Among the recommendations, Riza J. Chua, Food Production and Livelihood Lead, emphasized the potential of ulang (freshwater prawn) Polyculture with Tilapia to be a second source of income for associations engaged in aquaculture that can potentially increase the income of the beneficiaries.

The meeting served as an important preparatory step towards finalizing the FY 2027 SAAD Phase II Plan and Budget Proposal and to ensure that all interventions proposed will respond appropriately to the needs and priorities of SAAD partner-beneficiaries throughout the region. # # #

About DA-BFAR SAAD Phase II

The DA-BFAR Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Phase II Program aims to help reduce poverty and improve the living conditions of vulnerable fisherfolk and their communities by providing sustainable livelihood opportunities. The program supports poor fishing sectors through interventions that complement DA banner programs and assist beneficiaries in establishing community-based fishery enterprises. Through these efforts, BFAR-SAAD continues to strengthen food security and promote inclusive economic growth in priority areas across the Philippines.

11/08/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | Dapdap Mandaragat Association Takes Top Seller Spot During Tangalan Day Celebration

Tangalan, Aklan - The Dapdap Mandaragat Association (DMA) emerged as the top seller during the recent “Tinda sa Plaza” celebration in Poblacion, Tangalan, Aklan. The event was held from July 26-31, 2026, in line with the celebration of Tangalan Day.

The Tinda sa Plaza was participated in by eight farmers’ and fisherfolk’s associations in the municipality. DMA showcased various products, including fresh fish, seashells, kakanin, and their signature "cooked kuray" (land crab), which proved to be a major draw among attendees. After a six-day sale period, the association accumulated total sales of PhP14,070.00, securing them the spot of Best Seller.

The award was received by Ms. Floravil T. Tayco, president of the Dapdap Mandaragat Association, in recognition of the association's outstanding sales performance. The association received a PHP5,000.00 cash prize from the Local Government Unit of Tangalan.

This achievement was a testament to the association's dedication and commitment to providing quality products and excellent customer service through their community-based enterprise.

The Tinda sa Plaza Celebration was a lively display of the community's entrepreneurial talent and spirit, with the Dapdap Mandaragat Association serving as a remarkable example of achievement. # # #

10/08/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | Binanogan Farmers and Fisherfolk Association Joins Nutrition Month Celebration

The Binanogan Farmers and Fisherfolk Association joined the Nutrition Month Celebration of the Municipality of Valderrama through the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist on August 4, 2026. The association, represented by Mrs. Margie Galicia and Mrs. Helen Mateo, showcased their CBE products such as Tilanggit and Tilapia Kroepek, which were produced by the hardworking women members of the association.

From the said celebration, the association has successfully garnered a total sale of PhP1,475.00 pesos from the display. Tilanggit or dried tilapia was sold out, as it is a sought-after product by the locals since it is unique and dried fish products are only limited in the municipality. For the Tilapia Kropek, the PhP25-peso packs are mostly sold since the product was just recently launched after months of product development. Tilapia Kropek are also sold in PhP70-peso packs and PhP100-peso packs. The Tilapia Kropek of the association are offered in two flavors, original and cheese as of now. They are planning on adding two more flavors, including sour cream and spicy, to cater to diverse markets

The activity was attended by the municipal mayor, Hon. Jocelyn L. Posadas. Mayor Posadas, having tasted the Kropek and favored the original flavor more, recommended that the association should display their products on the Municipality-owned resort – Villa Valderrama Resort, which is also situated in Brgy. Binanogan, showing her strong support to the only farmer-fisherfolk association in the Municipality. # # #

03/08/2026

BFAR-SAAD Western Visayas Update | 𝗕𝗙𝗔𝗥-𝗦𝗔𝗔𝗗 𝟲, 𝗕𝗜𝗚𝗞𝗔𝗦 𝗜𝗻𝗮𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝟭.𝟳-𝗠 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿

CONCEPCION, Iloilo — The DA-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Regional Office VI (DA-BFAR 6) and the Barangay Igbon Kasagan Association (BIGKAS), together with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Concepcion, formally inaugurated the Blue Swimming Crab (BSC) Pre-Processing and Trading Center at Sitio Punta Ayan, Barangay Igbon funded through the SAAD Program Phase 2.

The two-storey facility, built with a project cost of P1.71 million, houses a fishery store and a cooking station equipped with tables and cooking baskets for crab preparation and steaming.

Full story to follow.

27/07/2026

𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧 | MIDYEAR PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT NG BFAR-SAAD OPISYAL NG NAGTAPOS

Opisyal na nagtapos ang isinagawang Midyear Assessment ng Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources – Special Area for Agricultural Development (BFAR-SAAD) Program Phase II noong July 21–23, 2026 sa Davao City. Dinaluhan ito ng mga BFAR Regional Directors, BFAR National Technical Working Group (NTWG) members, at BFAR-SAAD Regional Program Management Support Office (RPMSO) mula sa 16 na rehiyon, na nagtipon upang suriin ang progreso ng mga proyekto. Layunin ng pagtitipon na matukoy ang mga nagawa at ang kinakailangang aksyon upang malutas ang mga isyu na natuklasan.

24/07/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | Davao City – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources - Special Area for Agricultural Development (BFAR - SAAD) Western Visayas received an 86.38% rating equivalent to “Good Standing” during the National Midyear Assessment of BFAR-SAAD on July 21, 2026.

On behalf of Regional Director Remia A. Aparri, SAAD Focal Person, the award was accepted by Joel T. Abalayan, SAAD Alternate Focal Person, AC S. Clavero, SAAD Planning Officer, and Allen Joy Quitor, SAAD Budget Staff.

The recognition received by BFAR 6 serves as a testament to the dedication and collaborative efforts of its implementers in delivering impactful interventions to the four provinces in Western Visayas.

This is definitely a milestone that further strengthens the Bureau’s meaningful resolve to uphold excellence in program implementation. # # #

21/07/2026

𝗕𝗙𝗔𝗥 - 𝗦𝗔𝗔𝗗 𝟲 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

Iloilo City – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources – Special Area for Agricultural Development Program Phase II in Region 6 (BFAR-SAAD 6) successfully conducted its midyear assessment for the year 2026 on July 14 to 15. The activity was attended by the Regional Program Management Support Office (RPMSO), Provincial Program Management Support Office (PPMSO), and the Technical Working Group (TWG). The activity provided a valuable platform for reviewing accomplishments, discussing challenges, and evaluating overall performance during the first half of the year.

Physical, Financial, Information Technology Database Development (ITDD), Public Relations and Developmental Communication (PRDC), Food Production and Livelihood (FPL), and Marketing Assistance and Enterprise Development (MAED) accomplishments were presented during the assessment. Additionally, each SAAD-covered province, namely Iloilo, Guimaras, Antique, and Aklan, reported their respective accomplishments through their PPMSOs, focusing on the four SAAD components: Social Preparation (SocPrep), Food Production and Livelihood (FPL), Marketing Assistance and Enterprise Development (MAED), and Program Management.

Regional Director Remia A. Apparri highlighted in her opening message the importance of reflection and interpreting data, especially for implementers under SAAD.

"We already had numerous capacity-building sessions. Ano ang i-equip natun sa self naton para maka-bulig sa aton fishers? Ano gaka-tabo sa ground? We need these reflections so that we can see the areas that need to be worked on and so that we can mainstream the skills and learnings not just in SAAD but in our regular projects as well,” she said in her message.
The implementation of the SAAD Program Phase II is now in its 4th year, with implementers reaffirming commitment to fulfill all obligations related to duty and responsibility in order to meet program objectives and achieve the overall goal of improving the lives of marginalized fisherfolk. # # #

About DA-BFAR SAAD Phase II

The DA-BFAR Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Phase II Program aims to help reduce poverty and improve the living conditions of vulnerable fisherfolk and their communities by providing sustainable livelihood opportunities. The program supports poor fishing sectors through interventions that complement DA banner programs and assist beneficiaries in establishing community-based fishery enterprises. Through these efforts, BFAR-SAAD continues to strengthen food security and promote inclusive economic growth in priority areas across the Philippines.

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