BFAR SAAD Central Visayas

𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 | 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐅𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐌𝐀𝐄𝐃 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥-𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐅𝐀𝐑7-𝐒𝐀𝐀𝐃 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐈𝐈

Cortes, Bohol – The Solomon Fishermen Association (SOLFA) participated in the Marketing Assistance and Enterprise Development (MAED) Roll-out and Market Survey conducted under the MAED Component of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Phase II Program in Barangay De La Paz, Cortes, Bohol, on May 26–27, 2026.

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"𝐒𝐀𝐀𝐃, 𝐊𝐚𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐝 𝐧𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲."

About DA-BFAR SAAD Phase 2:
The Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-BFAR SAAD) Program Phase 2 aims to contribute to poverty reduction and improve the living conditions of vulnerable fisherfolk and their communities by providing sustainable livelihood opportunities and support for poor fishing sectors. These interventions intend to complement the DA banner programs and assist beneficiaries in establishing community-based fishery enterprises. The BFAR-SAAD strives to enhance food security and promote economic growth in targeted areas across the Philippines.

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𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧, 𝐇𝐢𝐲𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐚𝐧!

Sa pagdiriwang ng Araw ng mga Mangingisda, kinikilala at pinararangalan ng DA-BFAR ang ating mga masisipag at matatag na mangingisdang Pilipino na katuwang ng pamahalaan sa pangangalaga at pagpapaunlad ng sektor ng pangisdaan.

Malaki ang kanilang ambag sa pagpapatatag ng seguridad sa pagkain at sa pagpapasigla ng ekonomiya ng bansa. Sa kabila ng mga hamon at pagsubok, patuloy silang nagsisilbing haligi ng ating lipunan at kabuhayan.

Bilang tugon, nananatiling matatag ang mga programa ng BFAR na suportahan at paunlarin ang industriya ng pangisdaan upang makamit ang mas maunlad at masaganang kinabukasan para sa mga Pilipino.

Taos-pusong pagpupugay at pasasalamat sa ating mga mangingisda na walang sawang humaharap sa panganib ng dagat at sa mga hamon ng buhay para sa kapakanan ng sambayanan.

𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 | 𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐅𝐀𝐑-7 𝐒𝐀𝐀𝐃 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐈𝐈 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐖𝐀 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐨 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

In celebration of Farmers and Fisherfolk Month, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Region 7 (BFAR-7) conducted the KADIWA ng Pangulo sa BFAR as one of the major highlights of the event, wherein five (5) fisherfolk associations under the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Phase II Program participated in the activity.

The activity served as a platform for farmers and fisherfolk associations to showcase and market their fresh and value-added products directly to consumers, while promoting local livelihood initiatives and supporting community-based enterprises.

Five SAAD Phase II associations from the provinces of Bohol and Cebu actively participated in the event. Representing Bohol Province were the Tabon Seaweeds Farmers Association (TASFA) of Barangay San Francisco, Talibon, which displayed their freshly caught lambay, and the Aloja Batuan Tilapia Growers Association (ATGA) of Barangay Aloja, Batuan, which showcased their freshly harvested tilapia.

Meanwhile, participating associations from Cebu Province included the Hinablan Farmers and Fishermen Association (HIFAFISA) of Barangay Ginablan, Badian; the Ginatilan Fishermen Association (GIFA) of Barangay Poblacion, Ginatilan; and the Makugihong Mananagat sa Arbor (MAMSA) of Barangay Arbor, Boljoon. The associations proudly featured their locally produced value-added products during the activity.

The KADIWA ng Pangulo initiative continues to strengthen market access opportunities for local farmers and fisherfolk while highlighting the importance of sustainable livelihood development in rural communities. Through activities such as this, BFAR-7 SAAD Phase II reaffirms its commitment to empowering beneficiary associations and promoting food security and economic resilience across Central Visayas. # # #

"𝐒𝐀𝐀𝐃, 𝐊𝐚𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐝 𝐧𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲."

About DA-BFAR SAAD Phase 2:
The Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-BFAR SAAD) Program Phase 2 aims to contribute to poverty reduction and improve the living conditions of vulnerable fisherfolk and their communities by providing sustainable livelihood opportunities and support for poor fishing sectors. These interventions intend to complement the DA banner programs and assist beneficiaries in establishing community-based fishery enterprises. The BFAR-SAAD strives to enhance food security and promote economic growth in targeted areas across the Philippines.

𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐋𝐎𝐊𝐀𝐋 | 𝐁𝐅𝐀𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐈 𝐒𝐀𝐀𝐃 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐈𝐈 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐠 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐠 𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚 𝐓𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐨𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐲𝐨𝐧

Cebu City — Ang Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources pinaagi sa Special Area for Agricultural Development Program Phase II malampusong nagpahigayon sa “Community-based Organizational Management Strengthening, Values Formation cm Basic Gender and Development Training” nga dungan nga gihimo sa nagkalain-laing mga asosasyon sa rehiyon niadtong Mayo 19-21, 2026.

Sa Probinsya sa Bohol, aktibong miapil sa maong pagbansay ang Corella Aqua Farmers Association (CAFA) sa Barangay Poblacion, Corella; Bonbon Small Fishermen's Association (BOSFA) ug Marcelo Fisherfolk's Association (MAFA) sa Barangay Marcelo, Mabin. Samtang sa probinsya sa Cebu ang Ginatilan Fishermens Association (GIFA) sa Barangay Poblacion, Ginatilan. Ang ilang partisipasyon nagpakita sa padayon nga paningkamot sa mga asosasyon sa pagpalig-on sa ilang organisasyon ug pagpauswag sa panginabuhian sa ilang mga miyembro.

Ang maong kalihokan nagtumong sa paghatag og dugang kahibalo sa organizational management, values formation, ug Basic Gender and Development (GAD) aron mapalambo ang liderato, panaghiusa, ug aktibong partisipasyon sa matag miyembro sa asosasyon.

Lakip sa mga gihisgutan atol sa tulo ka adlaw nga training mao ang overview sa SAAD Program Phase II, organizational management, values formation, ug Basic Gender and Development for fisherfolk nga nagtutok sa gender equality, maayong pamatasan, responsableng liderato, ug patas nga oportunidad alang sa kababayen-an ug kalalakin-an sa komunidad.

Pinaagi niini nga inisyatibo, nagpadayon ang BFAR SAAD Program Phase II sa paghatag og capacity-building activities aron mapalig-on ang mga asosasyon sa mga mangingisda ug mapalambo ang ilang panginabuhian pinaagi sa lig-on nga panaghiusa ug kooperasyon sa komunidad.

Nagpasalamat usab ang programa sa padayon nga suporta ug kooperasyon sa tagsa-tagsa ka local government units, Municipal Agriculture Offices, ug mga lokal nga lider nga dakong kabahin sa kalampusan sa maong kalihokan. # # #

"𝐒𝐀𝐀𝐃, 𝐊𝐚𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐝 𝐧𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲."

About DA-BFAR SAAD Phase 2:
The Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-BFAR SAAD) Program Phase 2 aims to contribute to poverty reduction and improve the living conditions of vulnerable fisherfolk and their communities by providing sustainable livelihood opportunities and support for poor fishing sectors. These interventions intend to complement the DA banner programs and assist beneficiaries in establishing community-based fishery enterprises. The BFAR-SAAD strives to enhance food security and promote economic growth in targeted areas across the Philippines.

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𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 | National Fisherfolk Director Dario Pedong Nagpahayag ng Pasasalamat sa BFAR‑SAAD

“Sa SAAD, ang mga pangako ay tinutupad—maraming salamat po.”

Ito ang taos‑pusong pahayag ng kasalukuyang National Fisherfolk Director, Mr. Dario M. Pedong, nang bumisita siya kahapon sa opisina ng Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources – Special Area for Agricultural Development (BFAR‑SAAD) upang ipahayag ang kanyang pasasalamat sa ahensya, na naging mahalagang katuwang sa kanilang paglalakbay tungo sa mas maunlad na pamumuhay.

Si Mr. Pedong ay benepisyaryo ng BFAR‑SAAD Program Phase II at kasalukuyang nagsisilbing Presidente ng Hinablan Farmers and Fishermen’s Association (HiFaFiSa) sa Central Visayas.

Noong Mayo 4, 2026, siya ay nanumpa bilang National Fisherfolk Director sa isinagawang Mangingisdang Direktor Turnover Ceremony sa BFAR Central Office, Quezon City. Ang naturang seremonya ang nagsilbing opisyal na pagbubukas ng Buwan ng Magsasaka at Mangingisda 2026.

Sa patuloy na paglalakbay ng sektor ng pangisdaan, nananatiling katuwang ang BFAR‑SAAD Program sa pagtupad ng pangako ng mas maunlad na buhay para sa mga mangingisda. Pangunahing layunin ng programa na ihatid ang mga benepisyaryong mangingisda tungo sa ganap na community‑based enterprises (CBEs).

𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐋𝐎𝐊𝐀𝐋 | 𝐁𝐅𝐀𝐑 𝐕𝐈𝐈 𝐒𝐀𝐀𝐃 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐈𝐈 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐠 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐠 𝐆𝐀𝐃 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚 𝐓𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐨𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐲𝐨𝐧

Cebu City — Ang Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources pinaagi sa Special Area for Agricultural Development Program Phase II malampusong nagpahigayon sa “Community-based Organizational Management Strengthening, Values Formation cm Basic Gender and Development Training” nga dungan nga gihimo sa nagkalain-laing mga asosasyon sa rehiyon niadtong Mayo 19-21, 2026.

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"𝐒𝐀𝐀𝐃, 𝐊𝐚𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐝 𝐧𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲."

About DA-BFAR SAAD Phase 2:
The Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-BFAR SAAD) Program Phase 2 aims to contribute to poverty reduction and improve the living conditions of vulnerable fisherfolk and their communities by providing sustainable livelihood opportunities and support for poor fishing sectors. These interventions intend to complement the DA banner programs and assist beneficiaries in establishing community-based fishery enterprises. The BFAR-SAAD strives to enhance food security and promote economic growth in targeted areas across the Philippines.

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𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐋𝐎𝐊𝐀𝐋 | 𝐈𝐤𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚 𝐓𝐀𝐒𝐅𝐀 𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐚𝐠𝐢 𝐬𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭

Talibon, Bohol — Usa na usab ka oportunidad sa panginabuhian ang naangkon alang sa mga miyembro sa Tabon Seaweeds Farmers Association (TASFA) sa Barangay San Francisco human malampusong nakapag-stock og 10,000 ka buok bangus fingerlings ang Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Region 7 (BFAR 7) pinaagi sa Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Phase II Program ngadto sa ilang natukod nga floating fish cage.

Ang mga fingerlings nga adunay gidak-on nga 4–5 ka inches gisuplay sa Central Visayas Multi-Species Nursery Demonstration and Training Center (CVMSNDTC) sa Bentig, Calape, Bohol, usa ka pasilidad sa BFAR 7 nga nailhan sa pagprodyus og dekalidad nga fish seed stocks alang sa aquaculture development.

Ang stocking activity maoy laing mahinungdanong kalampusan alang sa TASFA isip pagsugod sa ilang ikaduhang cropping cycle nga gitumong sa pagpalig-on sa produksiyon sa isda ug paghatag dugang kita sa mga miyembro sa asosasyon.

Nagpasalamat ang mga miyembro sa TASFA sa BFAR 7 ug SAAD Phase II Program tungod sa padayon nga suporta ug tabang nga ilang nadawat. Matod pa sa mga benepisyaryo, ang proyekto makatabang dili lamang sa pagdugang sa ilang kita kundili usab sa pagsiguro sa suplay sa preskong bangus sa Talibon ug sa mga kasikbit nga komunidad.

Kini nga inisyatiba nagpakita sa padayon nga paningkamot sa gobyerno sa paghatag og lig-on ug malungtarong panginabuhian alang sa mga asosasyon sa mga mangingisda pinaagi sa livelihood support, teknikal nga asistensya, ug aquaculture development samtang gipasiugda ang food security sa mga komunidad nga kabaybayonan. # # #

"𝐒𝐀𝐀𝐃, 𝐊𝐚𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐝 𝐧𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲."

About DA-BFAR SAAD Phase 2:
The Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-BFAR SAAD) Program Phase 2 aims to contribute to poverty reduction and improve the living conditions of vulnerable fisherfolk and their communities by providing sustainable livelihood opportunities and support for poor fishing sectors. These interventions intend to complement the DA banner programs and assist beneficiaries in establishing community-based fishery enterprises. The BFAR-SAAD strives to enhance food security and promote economic growth in targeted areas across the Philippines.

𝐒𝐀𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 | 𝐁𝐈𝐒𝐔 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐅𝐀𝐑-7 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨 𝐍. 𝐑𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚

Cebu City — The Bohol Island State University Main Campus – College of Business and Management (BISU-CBM), led by Dean Rizaleth P. Mepieza, Ph.D., together with Entrepreneurship Department Chairperson Professor Ruth E. Peligrino, MBA, paid a courtesy visit to Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Region 7 Regional Director Mario N. Ruinata following their training engagement in Badian, Cebu, on May 12-14, 2026.

The visit highlighted BISU-CBM’s continuing commitment to uplifting the lives of fisherfolk beneficiaries under the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Phase II Program through the Marketing Assistance and Enterprise Development (MAED) Component.

Central to the discussion was the implementation of the pioneering “Adopt a SAAD Association Program,” wherein selected Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship students will be immersed in and integrated with the Loay Fishermen Association as part of their business feasibility studies and entrepreneurial development activities.

Under the initiative, Entrepreneurship faculty members will also serve as extension workers and resource persons, providing technical assistance, business mentoring, and capacity-building support to SAAD fisherfolk associations across Bohol.

The collaboration aims to strengthen community-based enterprise development, improve market opportunities for fisherfolk organizations, and promote sustainable livelihood initiatives through academic-community partnership.

In the photo, from left to right, are Joel B. Clapano, SAAD P2 Assistant Alternate Regional Focal, John Andrew Panadero, SAAD P2 MAED Officer; Dean Rizaleth P. Mepieza, Ph.D., Regional Director Mario N. Ruinata, and Professor Ruth E. Peligrino, MBA. # # #

"𝐒𝐀𝐀𝐃, 𝐊𝐚𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐝 𝐧𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐲."

About DA-BFAR SAAD Phase 2:
The Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-BFAR SAAD) Program Phase 2 aims to contribute to poverty reduction and improve the living conditions of vulnerable fisherfolk and their communities by providing sustainable livelihood opportunities and support for poor fishing sectors. These interventions intend to complement the DA banner programs and assist beneficiaries in establishing community-based fishery enterprises. The BFAR-SAAD strives to enhance food security and promote economic growth in targeted areas across the Philippines.