DA-BFAR Caraga hosts HGDG Training to OneDA Caraga GFPS

MAINSTREAMING GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT | The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR)-Caraga hosted the Training on the Harmonized Gender and Development Guidelines (HGDG) to strengthen gender mainstreaming in the implementation of the programs, projects activities of the DA-Caraga. Gender and Development (GAD) focal persons from the different services and programs of DA-Caraga, continue reading : DA-BFAR Caraga hosts HGDG Training to OneDA Caraga GFPS

Surigaonon fisherfolk cooperatives receive 12 FRP boats with accessories from DA-BFAR Caraga

At least 12 fisherfolk cooperatives in the province of Surigao del Norte received 30-footer motorized, fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) fishing boats and fishing gears worth Php 1.2 million from the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) Caraga on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at the Provincial Capital Kiosk, Surigao City. Regional Director continue reading : Surigaonon fisherfolk cooperatives receive 12 FRP boats with accessories from DA-BFAR Caraga

LGU Cagwait marks grand opening of CFLC and jetty port infraprojects

Local buyers and consumers in Cagwait will now have access to fresh, safe and affordable fishery products as the municipal government of Cagwait, Surigao del Sur marked the grand opening of their community fish landing center (CFLC) and jetty port, on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 in Aras-asan, Cagwait, Surigao del Sur. Likewise, Cagwaitnon fisherfolk will continue reading : LGU Cagwait marks grand opening of CFLC and jetty port infraprojects

DA-BFAR Caraga distributes 6 patrol boats to intensify campaign against electrofishing in Agusan Sur

FEBRUARY 7, 2023, PROSPERIDAD, AGUSAN DEL SUR – The DA-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Caraga formally distributed six (6) units of 27-footer, dugout-type motorboats worth PHP.5 million, to boost its fight against electrofishing in the province. AgSurnon “bantay danao” fisherfolks received the fiber-reinforced plastic patrol boats which will be deployed in the municipalities continue reading : DA-BFAR Caraga distributes 6 patrol boats to intensify campaign against electrofishing in Agusan Sur

Welcoming a new era of leadership

Outgoing Regional Director Dr. Nilo Selim Katada officially handed over the key of responsibility symbolizing the formal turnover of leadership to incoming Regional Director Omnia B. Olama in a simple ceremony held on Friday, January 27, 2023 at the Regional Fisherfolk Training Center in Butuan City. Key officials and members of the management committee witnessed continue reading : Welcoming a new era of leadership

DA-BFAR Caraga welcomes the appointment of its new Regional Director

The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Caraga Region turned a new page in the office’s history as it welcomes the appointment of Chief Fishing Regulations Officer Omnia B. Olama as the newly appointed Regional Director of DA-BFAR Caraga. RD Omnia B. Olama officially sworn in as the eighth RD of DA-BFAR Caraga continue reading : DA-BFAR Caraga welcomes the appointment of its new Regional Director

Multi-Species Marine Hatchery soon to rise in Nasipit, Agusan del Norte

NASIPIT, Agusan del Norte – A multi-species marine hatchery will soon rise in this town that will satisfy local demand for aquaculture seed stocks, not only for the residents but also for neighboring towns in Agusan del Norte. The Local Government of Nasipit, together with the DA-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)-Caraga formally held continue reading : Multi-Species Marine Hatchery soon to rise in Nasipit, Agusan del Norte

DA-BFAR holds 2022 FSP-Nationwide qualifying examination

#FisheriesScholarshipProgram | The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) Caraga Region facilitated on Saturday, November 12, 2022, the Fisheries Scholarship Program-Nationwide Qualifying Examination (FSP-NQE) held at the six (6) designated testing centers in the region. Regional FSP Focal and Training Division Chief Anna Melissa M. Talavera, together with the personnel continue reading : DA-BFAR holds 2022 FSP-Nationwide qualifying examination