The Department of Agriculture -Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) Regional Office VI hosted the National Year-End Finalization of the FY 2024 Financial Statements, gathering 94 participants including accountants, bookkeepers, budget officers, and finance heads from across the Bureau’s national and regional offices. DA-BFAR Finance and Management Division Chief Ma. Teresa Duguiles opened the continue reading : Western Visayas Host 2024 DA-BFAR Financial Statement Finalization

With oysters and mussels among the top aquaculture commodities in Western Visayas, ensuring their safety from Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) is critical to protect the fish farmers and safeguard public health. To proactively address this, the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Region VI (DA-BFAR 6) held a three-day capability-building training continue reading : DA-BFAR 6 Strengthen Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring in WV

Iloilo City, Philippines – The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Regional Office VI (DA-BFAR 6) recently conducted a comprehensive orientation on fishery laws and regulations for the 26 Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel of the Monitoring, Control, and Surveillance (MCS) 3009 Patrol Vessel on May 2, 2025. The initiative enhanced the knowledge continue reading : DA-BFAR 6 Conducts Orientation on Fisheries Laws for PCG

Concepcion, Iloilo – The Barangay Igbon Kasagan Association (BIGKAS), a partner-beneficiary of BFAR’s Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Phase 2 Program, welcomed representatives from various national government agencies (NGAs) on April 8, 2025, for a site visit and assessment of the Blue Swimming Crab (BSC) Model Village. The visit aimed to explore potential partnerships continue reading : BIGKAS Explores Potential Collaboration with Government Agencies

Iloilo City | As part of the annual Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Month celebration, Mr. Jehro S. Labrador took his oath as the new Regional Fisherfolk Director of Western Visayas today, May 5, 2025. Regional Director Remia Aparri opened the ceremony by addressing the fisherfolk representatives, urging them to ask difficult questions, offer grounded insights, and continue reading : Fish Vendor from Antique is the 2025 Mangingisdang Direktor

As a reminder of our shared responsibility to protect the marine environment for future generations, the DA-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Regional Office VI (DA-BFAR 6) joins the rest of the country in commemorating the Month of the Ocean this May in line with Presidential Proclamation No. 57, series of 1998. With the theme continue reading : Celebrating the Month of the Ocean

Iloilo City – The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) 6 hosted two sessions of Gender Sensitivity Training on April 24-25, 2025, aimed at enhancing the understanding of DA-BFAR 6 personnel, both technical and non-technical, on gender concepts, Gender and Development (GAD) issues, and the roles and responsibilities of both continue reading : DA-BFAR 6 Strengthens Workplace Awareness with Gender Sensitivity Training

The DA-BFAR 6 Regional Fisheries Research and Development Center (RFRDC) in Nanga, Pototan, Iloilo trained 23 freshwater aquaculture enthusiasts coming from Iloilo City, Province of Iloilo, and Province of Capiz on April 11, 2025. Bureau expert, Mr. Rodney Tabaosares, led the training on topics of Tilapia and Catfish Grow-out Culture. The Seminar on Freshwater Aquaculture continue reading : DA-BFAR 6 Welcomes New Set of Trainees on Freshwater Aquaculture

The DA-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Region 6 (BFAR 6) joined the celebration of Filipino Food Month 2025 through a product exhibit held at the Main Activity Center of SM City Iloilo from April 22 to 24. This year’s national theme, “Sarap ng Pagkaing Pilipino: Yaman ng ating Kasaysayan, Kultura, at Pagkatao,” highlights Filipino continue reading : DA-BFAR 6 joins Filipino Food Month 2025 Celebration