BFAR Region 6

𝗣𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗦, 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗪 𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗔𝗡! 🇵🇭

Sa bawat paglalayag, pangingisda, at pagsisikap na maitaguyod ang kabuhayan ng kanilang pamilya at komunidad, ipinapakita ng ating mga na tayong mga Pilipino kabilang ang mga mangingisda na taglay ang tunay na diwa ng katatagan, sipag, at pagmamahal sa bayan na naging susi sa kalayaan sa mga banyaga.

Ngayong ika-12 ng Hunyo, sama-sama nating ipagdiwang ang kalayaan at kilalanin ang mga Pilipinong patuloy na naglilingkod para sa isang mas maunlad, malaya, at may malasakit na bayan—para sa kapwa at kalikasan.

𝗣𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗦, 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗪 𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗔𝗡! 🇵🇭

Sa pamamagitan ng marangal at patas na pagtataguyod ng pamilya at komunidad, ipinapakita na tayong mga Pilipino, kabilang ang mga mangingisda, ang tunay na larawan ng katatagan, at pagmamahal sa bayan na naging susi upang tayo ay lumaya mula sa kamay ng mga banyaga.

Ngayong ika-12 ng Hunyo, sama-sama nating isabuhay ang diwa ng kalayaan at alalahanin ang mga Pilipinong nagbuwis ng buhay upang makamit ito.

Bigyang pugay din natin ang mga Pilipinong patuloy na naglilingkod nang tapat para sa isang mas maunlad, progresibo, at malayang Pilipinas.

PAFF Distribution in Carles Completed🐟

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Region VI (BFAR VI) successfully completed the distribution of financial assistance under the Presidential Assistance for Farmers and Fisherfolks (PAFF) Program in the Municipality of Carles, Iloilo.

A total of 766 qualified fisherfolk beneficiaries from both the island and mainland barangays of Carles received financial assistance amounting to ₱2,325.00 each. The program aims to provide support to farmers and fisherfolk affected by increasing production costs and other economic challenges, helping sustain their livelihoods and improve their resilience.

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𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗦 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗔𝗙𝗕𝗘𝗫!🍽️

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Visit us and check out these delicious products:
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- Tultul Salt from Guimaras
- Budbud Salt from Miagao
- Flavored Salts by M. Chavez of Guimaras
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- Squid Chicharon
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Come and support local food producers and discover unique flavors from Western Visayas!

📅 MAFBEX 2026
📍 World Trade Center, Pasay City
June 10–14, 2026
See you at the 20th MAFBEX! 🇵🇭✨

𝗣𝗮𝗱𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗽𝗮-𝘂𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗴 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗵𝗶𝗮𝗻! 🐟🐟🐟

Kilitaay kita sa bag-o nga schedule sa June 19, 2026, Biyernes, para sa ika-25 nga batch sang aton Seminar on Freshwater Aquaculture nga pagahiwaton sa Regional Fisheries Research and Development Center (RFRDC) sa Brgy. Nanga, Pototan, Iloilo.

Ang DA-BFAR 6 magadala sang dugang nga ihibalo sa inyo paagi sa hands-on training sa Grow-out Culture sang Tilapia kag Catfish.

Libre mag-intra!

Magparehistro lang sa ini nga link kag maghulat sang mensahe ukon magmessage sa training division sa numero 09073710357:
bit.ly/BFAR6FWSeminar_Jun2026
bit.ly/BFAR6FWSeminar_Jun2026
bit.ly/BFAR6FWSeminar_Jun2026

Note: Due to the limited capacity of the venue, only 30 participants will be accommodated per session. Slots will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Dali na mga ka-aqua!

𝗗𝗔-𝗕𝗙𝗔𝗥 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗽 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽

ILOILO CITY – The Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR), as part of its efforts in solidifying the aquaculture industry of the country, has been successful in organizing a crucial Action Planning Workshop for the Implementation of the Philippine Shrimp Roadmap Priorities in the Medium-Term (2026-2030) running from June 10 to June 11, 2026. In these two days of rigorous deliberation, the participants shift gears from assessing their previous year’s performance to formulating an effective plan for their upcoming years in the industry.

The workshop begins with a timely Status and Outlook, which is followed by a thorough analysis of the accomplishments from the years 2021-2025. Building on these insights, the following days are dedicated to intensive breakout sessions for auditing the value chain, identifying key interventions, and writing the Biosecurity Standard Operating Procedure (BSOP) manual in a writeshop.

With a shared vision of reinforcing the roadmap’s goals including 1) a steady and sustainable shrimp industry; 2) a globally competitive shrimp export market; and 3) a conducive enabling environment, Regional Director Remia A. Aparri of DA-BFAR 6 stressed, “We cannot compete in export markets if we cannot consistently produce. We cannot sustain production if the enabling environment, from quality inputs and diagnostics to policy support and extension, remains fragmented.”

“We need to be frank about what is working, what is not, and what gaps remain between the roadmap's vision and the current realities on the ground,” Director Aparri added during her opening message.

The collaborative workshop brings together various stakeholders, such as the DA-BFAR focal persons, legal partners, marketing and laboratory experts, technical working groups, and dedicated members from the DA-BFAR 6. # # #/JSArmada

Our huge Congratulations to the two FSP scholars of the DA-BFAR 6 and NIR who will graduate Cum Laude from the College of Fisheries of Carlos Hilado Memorial State University!

The awardees, Ms. Rhay Ann Jane R. Dulana and Mr. Josh Daniel P. Nombre, both graduating fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Fisheries students, received a plaque, a certificate of recognition, and ₱20,000 cash incentives.

𝗛𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮 "𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲" 𝗸𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗸𝗶-𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺𝗶𝘀! 🤨
𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗺 𝗺𝗼 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝗮 𝗻𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻?🤔
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Ang 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 ay binubuo ng anim na bansa kabilang ang Pilipinas, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, at East Timor (kilala rin bilang CT6). Ayon sa datos ng Coral Triangle Organization, matatagpuan dito ang mahigit 76% ng mga uri ng coral reef sa mundo. Dahil sa natatanging yamang ito, dito rin nagpaparami ang mahigit 6,000 uri ng reef fishes, at matatagpuan din dito ang pinaka -malawak na mangrove area sa buong daigdig.
Kaya naman, ipinagdiriwang tuwing ika-9 ng Hunyo ang Coral Triangle Day upang bigyang-halaga at palaguin ang kamalayan ng publiko sa konserbasyon at proteksyon ng ating karagatan—lalo na ang Coral Triangle, na siyang sentro ng marine biodiversity sa buong mundo.

𝗛𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮 "𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲" 𝗸𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗸𝗶-𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗺𝗶𝘀! 🤨
𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗺 𝗺𝗼 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝗮 𝗻𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻?🤔
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Ang 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 ay binubuo ng anim na bansa kabilang ang Pilipinas, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, at East Timor (kilala rin bilang CT6). Ayon sa datos ng Coral Triangle Organization, matatagpuan dito ang mahigit 76% ng mga uri ng coral reef sa mundo. Dahil sa natatanging yamang ito, dito rin nagpaparami ang mahigit 6,000 uri ng reef fishes, at matatagpuan din dito ang pinaka -malawak na mangrove area sa buong daigdig.

Kaya naman, ipinagdiriwang tuwing ika-9 ng Hunyo ang Coral Triangle Day upang bigyang-halaga at palaguin ang kamalayan ng publiko sa konserbasyon at proteksyon ng ating karagatan—lalo na ang Coral Triangle, na siyang sentro ng marine biodiversity sa buong mundo.

𝗗𝗔-𝗕𝗙𝗔𝗥 𝟲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗔𝗙𝗙𝗣 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀

The Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Regional Office VI (DA-BFAR 6) has completed the distribution of cash assistance under the Presidential Assistance for Farmers and Fisherfolk Program (PAFFP) to 902 fisherfolk across all five municipalities of the Province of Guimaras from June 3 to 5, 2026.

San Lorenzo and Sibunag began the series distribution activities on June 3, with 132 and 153 beneficiaries served, respectively. Nueva Valencia followed on June 4, recording the highest turnout with 359 fisherfolk. Distributions concluded on June 5 in Jordan and Buenavista, with 129 beneficiaries each.

"Pasalamat ko kay ti siyempre dako gid ya nga bulig kay pigado ang panguhaon subong. Gapasalamat ko nga nakabaton kami sang amo ni nga kantidad,” said Mrs. Rhoda M. Atanas, 64, a sardine fisher from East Valencia, Buenavista. Mrs. Atanas have been fishing for over 36 years and she thanked the government for the timely cash aid.

Beneficiaries who were unable to attend the distribution events due to health reasons were visited by the Bureau’s personnel to deliver the cash assistance directly to their residences to reach all fisherfolk whose livelihoods have been significantly affected by the surge in fuel prices driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions abroad.

The distribution was facilitated by the Provincial Fisheries Office in Guimaras in coordination with the respective local government units. # # #

𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗨𝗨 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗮

The observance of the International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing highlights the continuing commitment of the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Region VI (DA-BFAR 6) to protect the Visayan Sea through coordinated enforcement, science-based fisheries management, and collective action against illegal fishing activities.

During the implementation of the Visayan Sea Closed Season from November 15, 2025 to February 15, 2026, DA-BFAR Regions 5, 6, 7, and the Negros Island Region (NIR), together with Local Government Units (LGUs) and partner agencies, intensified efforts to combat IUU fishing through a combination of enforcement operations and stakeholder engagement (See more: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Cn7edFxs3/)

Under the leadership of Regional Director Remia A. Aparri, DA-BFAR 6 intensified its comprehensive on-the-ground and seaborne operations. Over the three months, the collaborative efforts were successfully carried out:

• 𝟱𝟵 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗘𝗖 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 and dialogues with stakeholders;
• 𝟮𝟲 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, reaching more than 𝟮.𝟬𝟳 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲;
• 𝟰𝟱𝟯 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀; and
• 𝟮𝟱𝟳 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, including market and landing denial operations and portside boarding inspections.

Beyond enforcement, DA-BFAR Region 6 continues to strengthen fisheries governance through science-based management and strategic partnerships. During the Fisheries Management Area (FMA) 11 Summit, Regional Director Remia A. Aparri underscored FMA 11's recognition as one of the country's early adopters of science-based fisheries management, integrating research and data into key management decisions while ensuring that fisherfolk remain at the center of conservation and social protection efforts (See more: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GnVQhKwNp/).

Further reinforcing sustainable fisheries management, DA-BFAR Region 6 and DA-BFAR Negros Island Region formalized a partnership with the University of St. La Salle (USLS) to advance marine mammal conservation and support responsible Blue Swimming Crab fishery management. This collaboration contributes to meeting international fisheries standards, strengthening resource conservation efforts, and promoting sustainable fishing practices in Philippine waters (See more: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BFbKwdH1n/).

As part of its continuing fight against IUU fishing, DA-BFAR Region 6 remains steadfast in addressing priority fisheries threats, including hulbot-hulbot, fine mesh net fishing, trawl fishing in municipal waters, and dynamite fishing. The recent apprehension of individuals involved in dynamite fishing in Concepcion, Iloilo, underscores the Bureau’s intensified enforcement efforts and strengthened inter-agency collaboration to protect marine resources and promote sustainable fisheries for future generations (See more: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BDzNxnYQ6/).