BFAR Gender and Development

Peace begins when women are safe. Peace grows when women are heard. And peace becomes lasting when women are empowered to lead and shape the future.

This International Women’s Day for Peace and Disarmament, we honor the strength and leadership of women who continue to champion peace, justice, and equality in their communities and beyond. Their voices remind us that violence can never be the answer to the world’s challenges.

The Philippine Commission on Women stands in solidarity with all women working to build safer, more inclusive, and peaceful communities.

Together, let us continue advancing a future where every woman and girl can live free from fear, violence, and inequality.

Because when women thrive in peace, communities and nations move forward together.

Different generations, same commitment to gender equality and inclusive fisheries. 💜🌊

Whether it’s a long-form advocacy post or a “slayyy equal future ✨” kind of content, one thing stays the same — BFAR GAD remains committed in empowering women, building inclusive communities, and promoting sustainable fisheries for all.

Millennial or Gen Z— alin ka dito? 👀

𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐰𝐚!

Pagpupugay at pasasalamat sa bawat manggagawang Pilipino na walang sawang nagpapagal para sa sarili, pamilya, komunidad, at bansa.

Kayo po, kabilang ang ating mga mangingisda, ang mga bayani ng makabagong panahon!

Mula sa DA-BFAR, isang taos-pusong pagpupugay sa inyong kasipagan at katatagan.

Mabuhay ang mga manggagawang Pilipino!

Mabuhay ang bawat manggagawang Pilipino! 🫡

Ngayong Pandaigdigang Araw ng mga Manggagawa, patuloy nating binibigyang-pugay ang bawat manggagawang Pilipino sa kanilang mahalagang papel bilang haligi ng ating ekonomiya at ng buong bansa. Sa kanilang pagsusumikap at dedikasyon sa iba’t ibang industriya, larangan, at sektor, kinikilala natin ang kanilang kontribusyon bilang lakas na nagpapatakbo ng ating pag-unlad.

Sa lahat ng kababaihang patuloy na nagsusumikap at naglilingkod sa iba’t-ibang larangan at sektor—maraming salamat at pagpupugay sa inyo.

Kaisa ninyo ang Philippine Commission on Women sa pagtataguyod ng isang pantay, inklusibo, at marangal na paggawa na malaya sa anumang uri ng karahasan at diskriminasyon.

She reclaimed her power by standing firm in her voice, her rights, and her purpose.

Through courage, resilience, and collective action, women continue to break barriers and challenge systems that once silenced them. Empowerment is not just personal—it is a movement that transforms communities and inspires change.

Because when women rise, equality moves forward, and nothing stays the same. ✨

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | The DA-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) reinforced its commitment to inclusive and gender-responsive fisheries programs through the Training of Trainers on Understanding Gender Sensitivity and Inclusiveness in the Fisheries Sector through Gender Analysis, held on April 13–17, 2026 in Region IV-A.

The five-day activity gathered Regional DSIP Focal and Technical Staff, members of the National Technical Working Group (NTWG) and BFAR Central Office staff. The training underscores the importance of integrating gender perspectives across programs and services, while deepening participants’ understanding of gender concepts, legal mandates, and inclusive approaches within the fisheries sector.

Through a combination of discussions and practical exercises, participants were equipped with tools for gender analysis and gained insights to address gender-related challenges, including biases and stereotypes. As trainers, participants are now prepared to cascade these learnings within their respective units, contributing to more inclusive, responsive, and sustainable fisheries initiatives.