BFAR Region 1

08/06/2026

🎶 𝐅𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐉𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐋𝐄-𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓 🎶

𝟐 𝐒𝐋𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆!

𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐣𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞.
𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧: Youth, students, and community members (15–30 years old), 3–8 members per group residing in Region 1
𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 – 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄, 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐃 (𝟖 𝐒𝐋𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘)
𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞: FishCoRe advocacy on sustainable fisheries, clean waters, and environmental protection
𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: 1–3 minute original Filipino jingle (no AI-generated music)
𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬: Up to ₱60,000 + certificates
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://forms.gle/QB2E8k8JYTUGYhLB6
𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (tomorrow)
𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐌𝐏𝟑/𝐖𝐀𝐕 + 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 + 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞
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08/06/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲, 𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐰𝐚𝐧!

Let us honor our oceans by doing our part: stop IUU fishing, protect our coral reefs and coastal habitats, keep our coastlines clean, and sustain our oceans' health. Our oceans do not need saving - they need respecting.

BFAR Uno also salutes our hardworking fisherfolk who guard and protect our oceans. Mabuhay po kayo!

"Healthy oceans = Secure food = Strong Nation"

08/06/2026

𝐁𝐅𝐀𝐑 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟏 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

Fisheries extension workers and Bantay Dagat personnel must not only be mentally prepared but also physically equipped to respond effectively during emergencies, especially at sea.

With this in mind, the BFAR-Region 1, through the Regional Fisheries Training and Fisherfolk Coordination Division (RFTFCD), conducted the Basic Safety at Sea Training on June 2–4, 2026 at the BFAR National Fisheries Development Center (NFDC) in Bonuan-Binloc, Dagupan City, Pangasinan. The training aimed to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills on maritime safety, emergency preparedness, and lifesaving procedures.

The activity began with discussions on Fisheries Extension Services, Values Enhancement, and Gender and Development, facilitated by BFAR personnel. These were followed by sessions on Basic Life Support (BLS) and Water Search and Rescue (WASAR) conducted by personnel from the Philippine Coast Guard – Coast Guard District Northwestern Luzon (CGDNWLZN). Participants also took part in actual and return demonstrations of BLS techniques, as well as practical exercises on water safety, rescue procedures, and emergency response, all designed to enhance their readiness during maritime emergencies. The training also stressed to the participants that they should share what they learned in order to save lives during emergencies at sea or on the shore. Consistent and proactive practice is key, as the life they save may even be their own.

The Philippine Coast Guard served as learning service providers, namely LTJG Alford John T. Gutierrez, PCG; Apprentice Seaman Pablo Resano Jr.; Chief Petty Officer Christopher Lagmay; Seaman Second Class Cherbin D. Gumarad; and Seaman Second Class Rogelio De Castro, for sharing their expertise and contributing to the success of the training. Chief-RFTFCD Atty. Girly G. Dela Peña extended BFAR Region I's appreciation to the PCG stating that "You have taught that safety is not about luck - it is about skill, habits, and systems. And the participants learned this clearly".

The activity forms part of BFAR Region 1's continuing efforts to strengthen the capacity of fisheries extension workers and coastal law enforcement volunteers, ensuring safer and more resilient fishing communities throughout the region.

08/06/2026

‎Shellfish Bulletin Blg. 14, serye 2026
‎Ika-6 ng Hunyo 2026
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‎Ang lahat ng uri ng shellfish at 𝐴𝑐𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑠 𝑠𝑝. o alamang na nakolekta mula sa mga mariculture area sa Infanta at baybaying-dagat ng Bolinao, Anda, Alaminos City, Sual, at Bani sa Pangasinan, at mga mariculture area sa Rosario at Sto. Tomas sa La Union ay 𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐌𝐔𝐋𝐀 𝐒𝐀 𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐀𝐓 𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐓𝐀𝐒 𝐊𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍 𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐀𝐎.
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08/06/2026

[𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓] Congratulations Dr. Ulysses M. Montojo, Riza Jane S. Banicod, and Gezelle C. Tadifa of the Fisheries Postharvest Research and Development Division, DA-NFRDI, on the publication of their research article, “𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙋𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙧: 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙨, 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙏𝙤𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙖 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙑𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙞𝙣” in 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗡𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗣𝗛𝗟 (Volume 48, 2026).

Access the research article here: https://doi.org/10.57043/transnastphl.2026.6367

07/06/2026

07/06/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: Thirteen (13) Bachelor of Science in Fisheries students from Central Luzon State University (CLSU) and Pampanga State Agricultural University (PSAU) successfully completed their 240-hour On-the-Job Training (OJT) at the BFAR Regional Mariculture Technology Demonstration Center (RMaTDeC) in Lucap, Alaminos City, Pangasinan.

The trainees participated in a comprehensive training program that combined lectures, orientations, and hands-on activities aimed at enhancing their knowledge and practical skills in fisheries and aquaculture.

Throughout the program, the students gained valuable exposure to various facilities of the center, including the Marine Biotoxin Laboratory, Seaweed Culture Laboratory, Natural Food Production Facility, and marine finfish and invertebrate production units. They also acquired practical experience in the breeding, hatchery operations, and culture management of marine aquatic species such as abalone, sea cucumber, sea urchin, oyster, milkfish, and siganid. In addition, the trainees were introduced to broodstock management practices at the Hundred Islands Satellite Station.

The OJT concluded with a written examination and presentation of the trainees’ accomplishments, insights, and key learnings acquired.

Through initiatives such as the OJT program, BFAR continues to bridge academic instruction and industry practice, equipping future fisheries professionals with the technical competencies, discipline, and experience needed to contribute to the sustainable development of the Philippine fisheries sector.

Congratulations to the OJT completers from CLSU and PSAU for reaching this significant milestone and taking another step toward becoming the next generation of fisheries and aquaculture professionals.

07/06/2026

05/06/2026

𝐁𝐅𝐀𝐑 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟏 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐆 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region 1 joined the 9th LAYAG Awards: Honoring Excellence in the Field of Aquatic Sciences on June 4, 2026, at the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) Student Center in Batac City, Ilocos Norte, celebrating the achievements of Fisheries Scholarship Program (FSP) scholars and their journey toward becoming future fisheries professionals.

Held annually by the MMSU–College of Aquatic Sciences and Applied Technology (CASAT), the event recognized students who have demonstrated academic excellence, perseverance, and commitment to the field of fisheries and aquatic sciences.

Among the BFAR-FSP scholars honored during the ceremony were Marianne A. Agramon and Jeslyn M. Galzote under the Fisherfolk Children Educational Grant (FCEG), and Angelica D. Agresor under the Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICC/IP) scholarship category.

As a simple gesture of appreciation, BFAR Region 1 awarded the scholars graduation assistance worth ₱1,500, along with certificates of recognition, tokens, and commemorative cakes.

BFAR Region 1 Regional Director Remely B. Lachica, DPA, also extended her gratitude to MMSU-CASAT, headed by Officer-in-Charge Dean Prof. Carolyn V. Pascual, for its unwavering support in implementing the BFAR Fisheries Scholarship Program and for continuously providing quality education, mentorship, and opportunities for aspiring fisheries professionals.

“Like a sail that moves forward despite strong winds and challenging waves, our BFAR scholars embody courage, perseverance, and hope. May you always remember that being a scholar is both a privilege and a responsibility — you are not only achievers of today, but future leaders, innovators, and guardians of our aquatic resources who will help steer the fisheries sector toward a more sustainable and progressive future,” Director Lachica shared in her message.

She further emphasized that the strong partnership between BFAR Region 1 and MMSU continues to transform lives through education, opening doors for deserving students while helping build a skilled and resilient fisheries workforce.

The recognition of these scholars reflects the shared commitment of BFAR Region 1 and MMSU-CASAT to empower young individuals through education and inspire them to contribute to the sustainable development of the fisheries sector.

Congratulations to our BFAR scholars! Continue to sail toward excellence and inspire others through dedication and service.

Mabuhay ang mga Iskolar ng Pangisdaan! Mabuhay ang BFAR-FSP!