Iloilo City’s fisherfolk from the 10 coastal barangays received 20 units of Fiberglass Boats from BFAR 6 thru the Initiative of the Office of the City Mayor and Office of the Congresswoman

BFAR 6 thru OIC, Provincial Fisheries Officer Erwin E. Ilaya turned-over 20 units of fiberglass boats to 20 Fisherfolk from 10 coastal barangays of Iloilo City on 13 March 2023 at Iloilo City Hall Ground after the flag ceremony. The turnover was also assisted by Mayor Jerry P. Trenas, Vice Mayor Jeffrey Ganzon and the City Councilors.

The Bureau implements this Provision of Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Boats Project to promote this new technology to ensure safety of our Fisherfolk at sea and to minimize the cutting of trees that are commonly used for “Kasko” in the wooden boats.

Mayor Trenas in his message congratulated the beneficiaries of the boats and emphasized that they can greatly benefit from this project of BFAR with P55,000.00 worth each.

The Fisherfolk beneficiaries are expected to provide monthly fish catch data, assist in the coastal resource management activities of the city and to strictly follow the fishery laws and regulations as the role model of their community.