BFAR Philippines

21/10/2026

21/10/2026

| The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR), through the Fisheries Industry Development and Support Services Division (BFAR FIDSSD), conducted price monitoring of fishery commodities on October 12-16, 2026, in select wet markets in Metro Manila.

Here are the weekly prevailing prices of the top fishery commodities (bangus, tilapia, local and imported galunggong, and alumahan) in the monitored markets.

20/10/2026

𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 | 207 Kilo ng Bangus, Nagtala ng ₱41K Kita para sa NYMTTBP

Mula sa kanilang proyektong bangus fish cage, nakapagtala ang Nurutan Yang Manegbila na Tagbanua 'Tong Barangay Pical (NYMTTBP) sa Linapacan, Palawan ng ₱41,512 na kita matapos maibenta ang 207.56 kilo ng bangus noong Oktubre 14, 2026, patunay ng patuloy na pag-unlad ng kanilang pangkabuhayang proyekto.

20/10/2026

𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 | From Typhoon Washout to 887-Kilo Harvest: La Paz Fisherfolk Rebuild Livelihood

When Typhoon Egay washed out their fishpond and wiped out their first tilapia stock in 2023, members of the Progreso La Paz Fisherfolk Association (PLPFA) feared their livelihood project would end before it could begin. Three years later, the fisherfolk group not only rebuilt what was lost but also turned a shared fishpond into a symbol of resilience, recently harvesting 887 kilograms of tilapia and proving that collective effort can help communities recover from disaster.

19/10/2026

18/10/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝐃𝐀-𝐁𝐅𝐀𝐑, 𝐏𝐂𝐆 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐯𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐠𝐞

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) formally launched their joint High Seas Boarding and Inspection (HSBI) capability with the send-off of their maiden inspection voyage on October 15 at Pier 13, South Harbor, Manila.

The joint mission will deploy aboard BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) for approximately 30 days. HSBI operations are expected to commence on October 23.

HSBI allows trained and authorized inspectors to board and inspect fishing vessels at sea to detect, document, deter and respond to fisheries violations, in accordance with applicable rules, procedures and legal authorities.

As a member of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), the Philippines supports the long-term conservation and sustainable use of highly migratory fish stocks, including tuna. The mission advances this commitment through inspections conducted in accordance with applicable WCPFC boarding procedures and conservation and management measures.

“This maiden inspection voyage brings our joint preparations into action at sea. Through lawful and professional inspections, we will strengthen fisheries compliance and help safeguard the resources that sustain our fishing communities and industry. It reflects the Philippines’ commitment to responsible fisheries management and its obligations under the WCPFC framework,” said BFAR National Director Elizer S. Salilig.

Under the joint arrangement, BFAR provides fisheries regulatory, inspection and enforcement expertise, while the PCG provides inspection vessel and maritime operational support, including navigation, safety, security and boarding capabilities.

Meanwhile, during his message, PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan emphasized the importance of inter-agency cooperation in protecting marine resources and fulfilling the country’s international obligations.

To prepare personnel for operations, the agencies equipped inspection teams with standardized uniforms, tactical helmets, boarding vests, personal flotation devices, and medical bags. Hands-free radios, printed inspection forms, and a customized WCPFC/HSBI flag were likewise provided to support operational coordination, personnel safety, and consistent documentation of inspection findings.

DA-BFAR and the PCG will continue to work together as the capability develops, supporting compliance with applicable fisheries management measures and responsible fisheries governance.

17/10/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧, 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨 “𝐊𝐢𝐤𝐨” 𝐏. 𝐓𝐢𝐮 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐥 𝐉𝐫.!

Nawa’y patuloy kayong pagkalooban ng mabuting kalusugan, lakas, at karunungan sa inyong pamumuno at paglilingkod para sa ikauunlad ng sektor ng agrikultura at pangisdaan sa ating bansa.

Taos-pusong pagbati sa inyong kaarawan mula sa DA-BFAR.

16/10/2026

16/10/2026

𝐓𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐀𝐍 | Nakibahagi ang DA-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) sa pagdiriwang ng 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆 na may temang "Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow," na ginanap sa DPWH Gymnasium, Quezon City, ika-15 ng Oktubre.

Kasama ang iba't ibang ahensya ng pamahalaan at ang United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UN-FAO), buong suportang ipinakita ng BFAR ang pangako nitong palakasin ang sustenableng produksyon ng pagkain, pangalagaan ang yamang-tubig, at patatagin ang kabuhayan ng mga mangingisdang Pilipino.

Sa sektor ng pangisdaan, ang temang ito ay nangangahulugan ng paggamit ng makabagong teknolohiya at mga napapanatiling gawi upang matiyak na may sapat, masustansya, at abot-kayang isda sa hapag ng bawat pamilyang Pilipino.

Mula sa aquaculture hanggang sa capture fisheries, ang isda ay nananatiling pangunahing pinagmumulan ng protina at sustansya ng sambayanan, kaya mahalagang protektahan ang ating mga yamang-tubig para sa kasalukuyan at susunod na henerasyon.

16/10/2026

Shellfish Bulletin No. 25
Series of 2026
16 October 2026

Shellfish collected and tested from Dumanquillas Bay in Zamboanga del Sur; Tantanang
Zamboanga Sibugay Province; and Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar are 𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 for Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP) or toxic red tide that is beyond the regulatory limit.

All types of shellfish and 𝑨𝒄𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒔𝒑. or alamang gathered from these areas are 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄 for human consumption.

Fish, squids, shrimps, and crabs are safe for human consumption provided that they are fresh and washed thoroughly, and internal organs such as gills and intestines are removed before cooking.