2009 Annual Reports - Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

Department of AgricultureBureau of Fisheries & Aquatic ResourcesRegional Office No. 02Carig, Tuguegarao CityANNUAL REPORT2009

BFAR Regional Office 02MONITORING, CONTROL & SURVEILLANCE (MCS) •Basco, BatanesREGIONAL FISHERIES TRAINING CENTER (RFTC) •Aparri, CagayanMUNICIPAL BANGUS SATELLITE HATCHERY& HIGH VALUE SPECIES HATCHERY •Taggat, Claveria, CagayanCLAVERIA BRACKISHWATER FISH FARM •Pata, Claveria, CagayanQUARANTINE CHECKPOINT •Sta. Praxedes, CagayanMONITORING, CONTROL & SURVEILLANCE (MCS) •Doneza Street, Maura, Aparri, CagayanBUGUEY SHELLFISH FARM &VILLAGE LEVEL SEAWEED PROCESSING PLANT •Mala Weste, Buguey, CagayanNORTHERN LUZON FISHERIES RESEARCH &OUTREACH STATION (NLFROS) •Simpatuyo, Sta.Teresita, CagayanAGRICULTURAL PILOT CENTER (APC) •Minanga Norte, Iguig, CagayanBUREAU OF FISHERIES & AQUATIC RESOURCES(BFAR 2) •Regional Office No.2Carig, Tuguegarao CityMONITORING, CONTROL & SURVEILLANCE (MCS) •Maconacon, IsabelaCAGAYAN VALLEY RESEARCH & OUTREACH STATIONFOR FRESHWATER RESOURCES (CVROSFR)& FISH HEALTH LABORATORY •Salinungan West, San Mateo, IsabelaQUARANTINE CHECKPOINT •Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya

ANNUAL REPORT 2009INSIDEMessage of the Regional Director..........................................................................................................................................iVision, BFAR Mandate....................................................................................................................................................................................iiCategory 1: Modernized and Socially-EquitableAgriculture and Fisheries Support Services Delivered..............................................1Fish Seed Production and DispersalGoal 1Assistance to capture fisheriesTechnology demonstration projectsRFRDCFARMCFisherfolk Regional Director ProgramPuno Ko Sagip-Buhay MoKALAHIAgribusiness and MarketingAdvocacy and Information DisseminationReeforestationRATTrainingsTechno-demo projects....................................................................................................................................................................................13Polyculture and 45 days delayed feeding strategyDuckweeds as supplemental fish feedRice-fish and rice-prawn (ulang) technologyCategory 2: Appropriate and Comprehensive Regulationsand Standards Developed, Implemented and Monitored..............................17Monitoring, Control and SurveillanceCampaign against poachersCampaign against local violatorsInland Resource ManagementFish Quarantine and InspectionFishpond Lease AgreementLicensingFish health managementNational Stock Assessment ProgramCategory 3: Plans, Policies and Project Formulation,Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation Services......................................................24Activities attended and conductedBFAR RO2 Staff DevelopmentTyphoon / disaster mitigation measuresMajor awards and recognition garnered for 2009Feature: RD Ayson wins CSC PAG-ASA Award...................................................................................28Integrated Coastal Resources Management Project................................................................30BFAR RO2 Facilities..........................................................................................................................................................................................32CVROSFRAPCFFMBSHCBFFBSFNLFROSMCS OfficeFish Conservation Week and Farmersand Fisherfolk Month pictorial...................................................................................................................................36BFAR RO2 Organizational Chart..........................................................................................................................................38Regional Fisheries Production...................................................................................................................Back cover

BFAR Regional Office 02MESSAGEMay I express my profuse gratitude and commendation to the entire BFARRO2 family – from the rank and file to our officers, for the hard work anddedication, enabling us to once again fulfill our mandate and render the serviceexpected from us.I would also like to thank our LGU, NGA, Media, NGOs and POs partners forhelping us perform our common objectives and goals.With the assistance of everyone, we were able to raise our fisheries productionby 3.52% versus that of last year’s figure, with highest percentage gain posted byaquaculture with expansion of 17.8%. With current production of 63,482 MT,we are now 61% fish sufficient with annual average increase of 5.17% since 2001.For 2009, we have successfully introduced a number of aquaculture technologiesto enhance productivity and at the same time reduce production cost. Detailedinformation on these technologies, namely polyculture, rice-fish and rice-ulang culture,use of duckweeds as supplemental feed and 45-day delayed feeding strategy, can befound on the succeeding pages of this report.It has been a vigorous year, likewise, for fishery law enforcement, with theapprehension of six foreign fishing vessels, both by BFAR and other fishery lawenforcement agencies. One vessel paid a compromise fine amounting to 25 thousandUS dollars, thus adding to state coffers.For the coming year, we shall continue to disseminate updated technologies inorder to sustain the momentum of our aquaculture sector and at the same maintainvigilance not only against foreign but also local violators such that we can maintainthe condition of our fishery resources.Again, thank you and Mabuhay to all!JOVITA P. AYSON, CESO III, DrFTRegional Directori

VISIONA modernized fishery sector that is technologically-advanced and globally competitive and guided by theprinciples of social justice and equity. Sound management practices with strong private community participationare instituted for the sustainable development of fishery resources.BFAR MANDATEANNUAL REPORT 2009Section 65. Functions of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. - As a line bureau, the BFARshall have the following functions:a) prepare and implement a Comprehensive National Fisheries Industry Development Plan;b) issue licenses for the operation of commercial fishing vessels;c) issue identification cards free of charge to fishworkers engaged in commercial fishing;d) monitor and review joint fishing agreements between Filipino citizens and foreigners who conduct fishingactivities in international waters, and ensure that such agreements are not contrary to Philippine commitmentunder international treaties and convention on fishing in the high seas;e) formulate and implement a Comprehensive Fishery Research and Development Program, such as, but not limitedto, sea farming, sea ranching, tropical/ornamental fish and seaweed culture, aimed at increasing resourceproductivity, improving resource use efficiency, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the country’s fisheryand aquatic resources;f) establish and maintain a Comprehensive Fishery Information System;g) provide extensive development support services in all aspects of fisheries production, processing and marketing;h) provide advisory services and technical assistance on the improvement of quality of fish from the time it is caught(i.e. on board fishing vessel, at landing areas, fish markets, to the processing plants and to the distribution andmarketing chain);i) coordinate efforts relating to fishery production undertaken by the primary fishery producers, LGUs, FARMCs,fishery and organizations/cooperatives;j) advise and coordinate with LGUs on the maintenance of proper sanitation and hygienic practices in fish marketsand fish landing areas;k) establish a corps of specialists in collaboration with the Department of National Defense, Department of theInterior and Local Government, Department of Foreign Affairs for the efficient monitoring, control and surveillanceof fishing activities within Philippine territorial waters and provide the necessary facilities, equipment andtraining therefor;l) implement an inspection system for import and export of fishery/aquatic products and fish processingestablishments, consistent with international standards to ensure product quality and safety;m) coordinate with LGUs and other concerned agencies for the establishment of productivity enhancing and marketdevelopment programs in fishing communities to enable women to engage in other fisheries/economic activitiesand contribute significantly to development efforts;n) enforce all laws, formulate and enforce all rules and regulations governing the conservation and managementof fishery resources, except in municipal waters, and to settle conflicts of resource use and allocation inconsultation with the NFARMC, LGUs and local FARMCs;o) develop value-added fishery-products for domestic consumption and export;p) recommend measures for the protection/enhancement of the fishery industries;q) assist the LGUs in developing their technical capability in the development, management, regulation, conservation,and protection of the fishery resources;r) formulate rules and regulations for the conservation and management of straddling fish stocks and highly migratoryfish stocks; ands) perform such other related functions which shall promote the development, conservation, management, protectionand utilization of fisheries and aquatic resources.ii

BFAR Regional Office 02Region 02 Fishery ResourcesCoastal ResourcesLength of coastline – 872 kmMangrove areas – 8,202 hectaresNo. of coastal municipalities – 26No. of coastal brgys. – 190No. of municipal fisherfolk – 31,783No. of commercial fishing vessels – 125No. of municipal fishing boats - 3,463Motorized fishing boats – 2,788Non-motorized fishing boats – 675Major fishing grounds:Babuyan ChannelBalintang ChannelDivilacan BayPalanan CoastPacific OceanSouth China SeaBashi ChannelINLAND RESOURCESMagat Dam: 4,500 hectaresCagayan River : 520 kilometers (length)Fish Pond : 7,522 ha• Freshwater : 5,887 ha• Brackishwater : 1,635 haFishcage : 98 haCagayan Valley has:• Five provinces namely: Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela,Quirino and Nueva Vizcaya• There are three cities in the region namely: Santiagoand Cauayan City in Isabela, and Tuguegarao City inCagayan• There are 90 municipalities, 26 of which are coastal,and 2,310 barangays, 190 of which are coastal• Total land area is 26,838 square kilometers populatedby approximately 3,051,487 persons as of August 2007• Magat Dam and Reservoir is found in the region andshared with the province of Ifugao in the CordilleraAdministrative Region. The reservoir is major site forfish cage operations.• The region has the longest river system, the CagayanRiver, where the highly priced ludong (Cestraeusplicatilis) is found. Soft-shelled shrimp can also befound in its estuarine area in Aparri, Cagayan.• Major fishing grounds include Babuyan Channel,Balintang Channel, Divilacan Bay, Palanan Coast,Pacific Ocean, South China Sea and Bashi Channel.Aquaculture Farms*Fishpond : 3,504.70 hectaresFishcage : 1,810,071 cubic meterFishpen : 0.93 haHatchery : 46.79 haRice-fish : 3.64 haRice-ulang : 0.09 haSFR : 51.54 haSWIP : 153.82 haSeaweed : 74.91 haOyster : 27.34 ha*Source: BAS Aquaculture Survey CY 2005MAGAT DAMArea of reservoir - 4,500 has.Area allowed for fishcage - 450 hasNo. of fishcage operators - 826No. of fishcages - 8,154Area covered with cages - 50.3 has.Average harvest - 5 tons/dayMunicipal fish catch - 100 kg/dayPermit fee - P2.00/ m2.Fish landing fee - P1.00 /kgCAGAYAN RIVERLength of river: 301 km Area of river: 3,030 has.Species caught: Ludong, aramang, eel, shrimp, mullet,catfish, mudfishMigratory route of Ludong (Cestraeus plicatilis): From theupstream of Nueva Vizcaya to the estuary of Aparri

BFAR Regional Office 022Nueva Vizcaya 1.3 haBangus 32.25 hectaresCagayan 31.25 haIsabela 1 haSeaweeds 18.64 hectaresCagayan 18.64 haPangasius 11.35 hectaresCagayan 2.15 haIsabela 7.50 haQuirino 0.10 haNueva Vizcaya 1.60 haCBWs / SWIPs 62.02 hectaresCagayan 35 haIsabela 27.02 haAssistance to capture fisheriesFor capture fisheries, the agency hasrendered technical assistance, capability-buildingand livelihood trainings and also provided directlivelihood and calamity-rehabilitation assistancesuch as fishing gears to coastal fisherfolk. Theprovision of fishing gears is subject to requestfrom the recipients themselves. MPA guardians areconsidered as prime beneficiaries. For the year inreview, the bureau was able to provide 36 units(200mx50MDx0.25x7K monofil net/roll) gill nets to:· Claveria(15 units)· Sta. Praxedes (3 units)· Sanchez Mira, Abulug (3 units)· Calayan (3 units)· Claveria (3 units)· Sta Praxedes· Gonzaga(2 units)· Sta. Ana(2 units)· Ballesteros· Sanchez Mira· and Pamplona, all in Cagayan provinceThe office also provided 86 units troll line to theFisherfolk associations of:· Abulug (27 units)· Gonzaga (27 units)· Sanchez Mira(27 units)· Claveria (2units)· Pamplona· Sta. Ana and· Sta. Praxedes.Trainings conductedparticularly dealt withPayao Design andConstruction, MPADistribution of fishing gear inthe island town of Calayan,Cagayan during the TechnologyCaravan in May.management, Package of Technology in Fisheries,& Deputy Fish Warden course.Technology demonstration projectsOne of the major activities of the agencyis the establishment of technology demonstrationprojects as means to speed up the disseminationof new and relevant fishery technologies, mostespecially on aquaculture, at the field level. A lookat the fisheries production of region 02 would revealthat the aquaculture sector accounts for 24% ofthe 63,466 MT total fisheries production for 2009.Although, the total percentage is lower than theaquaculture chunk in the national level, an analysisof the trend would reveal an outstanding growthrate of 14.8% since 2001. Tilapia, by far, accountsfor the biggest chunk under aquaculture productionwith 74% and 26% (from aquaculture and municipalinland production) of the total fisheries productionin region 02.BFAR RO2 continues to disseminateaquaculture technologies not only to increaseproduction and maintain the upward trend, butmore so, to increase fish farmers income, lowertheir production cost in view of continued rise inthe price of inputs, and at the same time safeguardthe environment and make aquaculture operationsa sustainable venture.Demo projects are usually established atthe farmers’ level, in order to bring the technologyat the very doorsteps of the end users – the farmersthemselves. Farmer cooperators are chosen on thebasis of recommendation from the LGUs and uponevaluation by the agency. There are generally twotypes of demo projects, one is full-support andthe other is on counterparting scheme. Under fullsupport,the agency provides all the inputs such asfeeds, fingerlings, fertilizer and technical assistance.While on counterparting-scheme, the agencyprovides only technical support and fingerlings, thesedemos usually are targeted by the LGUs. It can besaid that the full support projects, being dole-out innature, are also means to jumpstart small fish cultureventures in the countryside.For 2009 the agency was able to establishseveral full-support demo projects as follows:Freshwater aquaculture technologies20 sites rice-tilapia cultureCagayan· Alcala (3)

ANNUAL REPORT 2009Rice-ulangdemoPeñablanca,CagayanDuckweeds demo, Alicia, IsabelaFish terrace demo,Kasibu, Nueva VizcayaTilapia, carp and African hitopolycultureFish processingequipmentRice-fish demo,Alicia, Isabela· Gattaran (2)· Camalaniugan· Gonzaga· AmulungIsabela· Benito Soliven· Angadanan (2)· Ramon· San Mariano· AliciaNueva Vizcaya· Bayombong· DiadiQuirino· Cabarroguis· Diffun· Aglipay· Saguday15 sites rice-ulang cultureCagayan· Sanchez Mira· Baggao· Alcala· Iguig· Tuguegarao CityIsabela· Cauayan City (2)· Cordon· RamonQuirino· Nagtipunan· AglipayNueva Vizcaya· Bayombong· Dupax del Norte· Dupax Sur· Bagabag15 sites rice-tilapia culture withduckweeds as feed supplementCagayan· Alcala· Rizal· CamalaniuganIsabela· Roxas· Delfin Albano· San Isidro· Sto. Tomas· Cabagan· RamonQuirino· Aglipay (2)Nueva Vizcaya· Alfonso Castaneda· Dupax del Norte· Ambaguio· KasibuFish Terraces (Upland Aquaculture)Quirino (4)· Diffun· CabarroguisNueva Vizcaya (2)Tilapia – Duckweed Culture in PondCagayan· Tuao· Baggao· BallesterosIsabela· Ramon· Alicia· Sta. Maria· QuirinoQuirino· CabarroguisNueva Vizcaya· Quezon· BagabagPolyculture (Tilapia, carp andAfrican hito)· Piat, Cagayan· Maddela, Quirino· Aritao, Nueva VizcayaAfrican Hito / Pangasius Culture inCondo-type MediaNueva Vizcaya· Diadi· Sta. Fe· KayapaBrackishwater technologiesMarine Fish CageCagayan· Sta. Teresita3

BFAR Regional Office 02Isabela· Maconacon· DivilacanMangrove Aquaculture akaAquasilviCagayan· Aparri· Claveria· Pamplona· BugueyOyster Culture (hanging typemethod)Cagayan· Sanchez Mira· Gonzaga· Sta. Teresita· Sta. AnaSeaweed FarmingCagayan· Pamplona· Gonzaga· Sta. TeresitaRice-tilapia CultureCagayan· Iguig· Peñablanca (2)· Sta. Praxedes (2)· Gattaran (2)· Allacapan (2)· Gonzaga (3)· Sanchez Mira (2)Isabela· Echague (4)· Cabatuan· Tumauini (2)· Sta. Maria (2)· Sto. Tomas· Ilagan· Aurora· GamuQuirino· Maddela· Saguday (2)Nueva Vizcaya· Aritao· Bambang· Dupax del Norte· Solano (2)· Sta. Fe· SolanaQuirino· Maddela· SagudayIsabela· Reina Mercedes· Mallig· Luna· Aurora· RoxasNueva Vizcaya· Kasibu· Kayapa· Dupax del Norte· Diadi· VillaverdeTilapia Processing and Value-addedProducts· Tuguegarao City, Cagayan· Diffun, QuirinoIsabela· Cauayan City· Santiago City· RamonSeaweed FarmingThe above demos wereall for 1 cycle only. Main purposeof the demos is to serve as showwindow on the latest technologyon aquaculture, aside fromhaving direct contribution to totalregional fisheries production in2009. However, not all were ableto complete the full crop cycleas targeted due to fortuitousevents such as typhoons or floods.Moreover, some were still on-goingas of end 2009.The agency had alsoparticipated in several demoprojects under counterpartingscheme. Proponents of thesedemo projects are either theprovincial or municipal LGUs. Someof the demos were also proposedby the office with costs shared byother agencies. The demos are asfollows:Rice-ulang CultureCagayan· Solana· Peñablanca· Baggao· TuaoIsabela· San Mateo· Burgos· EchagueQuirino· Cabarroguis· AglipayNueva Vizcaya· Bambang (3)Rice-tilapia Culture withDuckweeds as Feed SupplementCagayan· Sta. Praxedes (2)· Gattaran· GonzagaCagayan· Sanchez Mira· AparriPangasius Culture in Fish Cage, inBrgy. Garab, Iguig, CagayanPangasius Culture in Fishpond, inMaddela, QuirinoThe agency has alsorendered continuous assistance toprevious demos thru the provisionof free fingerlings and technicalassistance. Some of the previousdemos damaged by calamity werealso rehabilitated. These previousdemos that were still assisteddirectly by the agency are thefollowing:Tilapia Fishpond Culture· Cabagan, Isabela4

ANNUAL REPORT 2009Ulang Fishpond Culture· Peñablanca,Cagayan (8)· Echague,Isabela· Diffun,Quirino· Bayombong( 2 ) &Bagabag,N u e v aVizcayaDistribution ofpost-harvestequipmentduring theIndependenceDay Celebrationin CNHS,Tuguegarao City.Tilapia Fish Cage Culture· Peñablanca, Cagayan (2)· Santa Maria and San Pablo,Isabela· Cabarroguis andNagtipunan, Quirino· Bayombong and Diadi,Nueva VizcayaOyster Culture using Plot Method· Brgy. Caroan andSan Jose, Gonzaga,CagayanMarine Fish Cage CultureCagayan· Sta. Ana· Gonzaga· Aparri (10)· Buguey (4)· Abulug (2)· Pamplona (2)· Sta. Teresita (3)· Claveria (5)· Sanchez MiraIsabela· Divilacan· PalananBatanes· Basco· MahataoPost-harvest DevelopmentOn post-harvestdevelopment, the agency hasdistributed various fish processingequipment with RICs andBFAR RO2 FishProcessing expertProserfina Reynodemonstrates wayto make value-addedproducts fromfish during the DTIsponsoredtrainingin Dinapigue,Isabela.other women groups as primebeneficiaries. The provision ofequipment usually follows anaccompanying training. Generally,the equipment are intended toimprove packaging in order to havelonger shelf life and enable theprocessors to demand higher price.The equipment distributedand beneficiaries are as follows:20 units electric sealers with P.E.bags to· Gonzaga (2 units),· Aparri (2 units),· Sta. Ana (2 units),· Sanchez Mira,· Buguey (2 units),· Ballesteros,· Sta. Teresita,· Sta. Praxedes,· Claveria,· Pamplona (2 units),· Abulug (2 units),· Tuguegarao City (2 units)· Camalaniugan, Cagayan2 units vacuum packer to Sta. Anaand Aparri RICs4 Live Tilapia container box to· ISAFIF San Mateo, Isabela and· Tilapia Grow-out ProducersAssociation in NuevaVizcaya, Quirino Provinceand Ballesteros, Cagayan;The tilapia container boxon the other hand are intendedas assistance for tilapia growersin marketing their produce. This isin view of the low farm gate priceof tilapia and size classification asdictated upon by wholesale buyersor viajeros. The tilapia containerbox is seen as means to bypass thetraders such that the producers canhave higher profit margin.As of the end of December,the agency was on the process ofdistributing 5 units solar dryers asassistance to RICs in Aparri, Buguey(2), Claveria and Sta. Praxedes.5

BFAR Regional Office 02RFRDCBFAR RO2 acts as lead agency to the RFRDCwhich is in-charge in the implementation of R & Dprojects on fisheries within the entire region. As leadagency, BFAR RO2 coordinates with other memberagencies composed of SUCs, NGAs and LGUs relativeto RFRDC activities and likewise facilitates planning,evaluation and monitoring of such research projects.For 2009, the RFRDC was able to conduct:1) One research proposal review andevaluation activity with 12 research proposalspresented for review.2) Meetings with network members tacklingkey issues on increasing productivity and profitability,protection of ecosystem, conservation of biodiversityamong other matter.3) In house review and evaluation workshopwith 12 researches presented for review, and;4) Monitoring of R & D projectsThe following research projects garneredBest Paper award during the R & D workshop, asfollows;Best Paper:Environmentally – Sustainable Ways ofFreshwater Resources Management in NuevaVizcayaBy: Dr. Reynald Delos Trinose) Mudcrab· TV on rearing first crab stage of Mudcrab tocrablets in Aquasilvi Pond using Different StockingDensities· Spawning and Larval Rearing of Mudcrabf) Other Commodities· Different Fertilization Trials of Duckweeds· Development of Gouramy Broodstock· Rearing of Siganids fry to fingerlings inBrackishwater Ponds at Different Stocking Densities· Rearing of Grouper fry to fingerlings in floatingnet cage· Growth Performance of Mullet fed withCommercial feeds and duckweedsg) Stock Assessment· Assessment of Coral reefs· Analysis of the Mudcrab industry in Cagayanh) Researches with additional funds· Analysis on the Status of Lobster Fishing Industryin Region 02· Assessment of status of Eel Fisheries in CagayanValley· Effect of Different Macro-algae on Growthperformance of Sea Urchin (Tripneustes gratilla)2 nd Best Paper:Marine Fisheries Stock Assessment in BatanesWatersBy: Maureen Aragon, Venchito Villarao et. al.3 rd Best Paper:Reproductive Biology of AramangBy: Dr. Romeo CulasingBFAR RO2 has several ongoing and completedresearches as of end 2009, as follows:a) Seaweeds· Development of Porphyra sheets· Assessment of Porphyra Fisheries Industry inCagayanb) Ulang/Vannamei· Multi-Phase rearing of Ulang Using DifferentStocking Densities· TA on the Grow-out Culture of P. vannamei· Culture of P. vannamei in Brackishwater Pondsc) Ludong· Reproductive Biology of Ludongd) Shellfishes· Rapid Rural Appraisal of Shellfishes· Determination of Recruitment Period of Oysterand Window pane Shell Using Different CollectorsRD In-House ReviewDuckweedsLobed river mullet aka LudongSea urchinPorphyra aka gametPenaeus vannamei Mud crab6

BFAR Regional Office 02Mangrove tree planting activity in Buguey, Cagayan.courtesy call at the local government units, mangroveplanting, municipal fisherfolk registration, stationand project visits, attendance to project launchingsand festivals, and communicate with the media.In line with municipal fisherfolk registration whichis mandated under Sec. 19 of RA 8550, the bureaudistributed 1,100 pieces registry forms during theconduct of the activity in the towns of Sta. Teresitaand Sanchez Mira, Cagayan.FRDs are mandated to function as BFARRegional Director for the whole month of May sansaction on personnel, financial and policy-determiningmatters. At the same time, BFAR Regional Directorsalso engage in immersion activity to have a feel onthe situation and issues at the grassroots level.Puno Ko Sagip-Buhay MoIn time with the Farmers and FisherfolkMonth and the Fish Conservation Week in October,is the conduct of reforestation activity dubbed “PunoKo Sagip-Buhay Mo.” This nationwide activity, on itsthird year, as of 2009 is the Bureau’s contribution tomitigate global warming and climate change.For the year in review, the agency was ableto plant 850 mangrove propagules in Brgys. TaggatSur and Pata East, Claveria in Cagayan and 200 foresttree seedlings (Mahogany and G. Melina) and 100fruit tree seedlings (lychee and longgan) inthe watershed of Baretbet, Bagabag, NuevaVizcaya.project at the countryside under the Office of thePresident.For the year in review, BFAR RO2 joined thelaunching of KALAHI project in Villa Ilanan and VillaGarcia, in the municipality of Maddela, Quirino andprovided 3,000 pieces of carp fingerlings.Fingerlings and technical assistance for fishgrowers in other KALAHI areas were also provided,as follows:CagayanBrgys. Bural, Masi and San Juan in Rizal – 40,000TFBrgy. Luga, Sta. Teresita – TABrgy. Ibulo, Bunugan and Carupian in Baggao –40,000 TFIsabelaBrgys. Villaflor, Disimuray, De Vera & Dianao inCauayan City – 50,000 TFBrgys. Calaoacan, Carmensita & San Macario inDelfin Albano – 30,000 TFBrgys. Dicaraoyan, Beguet, Mabbayad,Madadamian &San Miguel in Echague– 40,000 TFBrgys. Linomot, Villabello, Namnama, Usol-Dibuluan,Dicamay I and II & Sta. Isabel in Jones –40,000Brgys. Luna, San Jose, Sagana & Bannawag Nortein Santiago City – 55,000 TFBrgy. Macayucayu, San Mariano – 30,000 TFBrgy. Baliao – Benito Soliven – 40,000 TFQuirinoBrgy. Dungo, Aglipay – 30,000 TFBrgys. Villa Gracia and Villa Ilanan in Maddela– 50,000 TFNueva VizcayaBrgys. Capisaan, Alloy & Antutot in Kasibu –40,000 TFBrgy. Pelaway, Alfonso Castañeda – 20,000 TFPoblacion, Villaverde – 30,000 TFTF – tilapia fingerlingsTA – technical assistanceKALAHIThe agency continued its assistanceto the KALAHI Program thru the provision oftechnical services and free fingerlings for thebeneficiaries. KALAHI (Kapit-Bisig Laban saKahirapan) is a special poverty eradication8

ANNUAL REPORT 2009Agribusiness and MarketingApart from the dissemination of technologiesas undertaken thru extension activities, the bureaualso ensures the profitability of fishery entrepreneurs,thru agribusiness and marketing assistance. Alongthis line, the bureau conducted weekly pricemonitoring of fishery products in Tuguegarao City,Santiago City, Camalaniugan and Aparri wet marketand provided the report to concerned agencies, heldlocal market matching activities and assisted fishgrowers in Isabela (12), Cagayan (4), Nueva Vizcaya(3), Quirino (3), and 2 fishery-based cooperatives inmarketing their produce.On agribusiness, the bureau has assisted theRIC of Buguey, Sta. Praxedes Fisherfolk Association,CAVAFIF, Casitan and San Jose Fisherfolk Association,Sta. Teresita Fisherfolk Association in the preparationof feasibility study (inputs on technical aspects)as requirement for their application of loan fromfinancing institutions.The bureau has also participated in agri-aquafairs and exhibits, as follows:o Balatong Festival= San Mateo Isabelao Pattaradday Festival = Santiago Cityo Isabela Day= Ilagan, Isabelao Nueva Vizcaya Day = Bayombong, N. Vizcayao Magat Dam Aquaculture Festival 2009 = NIAComplex, Ambatali, Ramon, Isabelao Fiesta Ta Bannag= Cagayan Sports Complex,Tuguegarao cityo Aramang Festival= Aparri, Cagayano Sarakat Festival = Sta. Ana, Cagayano 2 nd OTOP Congress= Brickstone Mall,Tuguegarao Cityo Sinabalu Festival= Rizal, Cagayano Palma Brava Labig Festival= Claveria,Cagayano Panagdadapun Festival= Quirino provinceMagat Dam Aquaculture Festival 2009Technology CaravanFish processing trainingLecture on aquacultureDistribution of info materialsYearly, the bureau embarks on a technologycaravan as a way of bringing services and assistancecloser to the isolated areas of the region. The activityusually utilizes BFAR MCS patrol vessels as transportmeans, and thus, coincides with the patrol missionsof the agency.The techno-caravan for 2009 was heldon April 24 to 30 in the towns of Maconacon andDivilacan in Isabela, Calayan, Cagayan and the islandbarangay of Camiguin, Calayan.Highlights of the activity include:o Aquaculture trainings (seaweeds, tilapia andbangus culture)o Post-harvest technology trainingso Trainings on the construction and fabricationof fishing gears and payaoo Award of 2 marine fish cages and 2 payaos(Maconacon and Divilacan)o Distributed 1,800 flyers (aquaculture andfish processing technologies)o Dispersal of 65,000 pieces tilapia fingerlings9

BFAR Regional Office 02Advocacy and Information DisseminationIn line with information, education andcommunications (IEC), the bureau thru its informationsection has conducted 48 radio and TV plugs onfisheries development. Some BFAR personnel alsoacted as guests at Kapehan sa Radio ng Bayan,ABS-CBN Regional News and Bombo Radyo’s GoodMorning Philippines!.Likewise, 7 types of new IEC materials wereproduced and a total of 10,005 copies of varioustechnology flyers distributed to clientele. The bureaualso publishes a semi-annual newsletter “Kalap”which it distributes to NGAs and other governmentagencies, LGUs, field units, and to fisherfolk clientele.The news and feature contents of the Kalap arelikewise disseminated to media outlets in the localand national level.Lastly, one major activity of the informationsection is the School-on-the-Air, a collaborativeproject with the DOST – Philippine Council forAquatic and Marine Research and Development, LGUGonzaga and CSU Gonzaga.School-on-the-Air“We are very thankful since we were able to learn anew technology without shelling-out a centavo and evenwhile we are going about our daily routine,” said farmerand barangay official Jovey de Gracia Eduria (center),one of 170 graduates.The SOA is an answer to today’s fast-paced world,wherein every second counts and multi-tasking is thenorm. This innovative extension approach allows fishfarmers to learn new technologies without themleaving their place of work.According to Dr. Dalisay Fernandez of the LosBFAR RO2 officials act as guests during the Tipon-Tipan, a live radio and TV interview program hostedby the Philippine Information Agency.Baños-based PCAMRD, SOA is a free educationalprogram designed to promote fishery technologieswithin a general area where it is applicable. Theprogram can capture a wider range of audience atless cost, as lessons aired through radio, Fernandezsaid.Fishery SOA is a series of canned radioprograms dwelling on topics such as tilapia, mudcrab, pompano, lapu-lapu, apahap and Pacificwhite shrimp culture; and on coastal resourcemanagement.School-on-the-Air lessons take the form of adrama series, not much unlike drama programspopular among rural folks, in order to havegreater appeal to intended audience.A recorded lecture from experts and asimple quiz are included at the end of the dramasegment, to complete one learning session,which takes about 20 to 25 minutes. The mudcrab module takes 14 sessions to run and whichare spread within two months.Answers to the quiz are then retrieved byor submittedto facilitators.in this casethe MunicipalAgricultureOffice of eachmunicipalityassisted by BFARRO2 staff, asbasis for theirgraduation. Fisherfolk graduate10

ANNUAL REPORT 2009“Reeforestation”A combination of thewords ‘reef’ and ‘forest’,‘reeforestation’ entailed theseeding or placement ofgiant clams in pre-identifiedmicro-sites about 10 feetunderwater and enhancedwith coral transplantation toform an underwater scenicspot called a clam garden.The giant clam gardenwas established near Palauiisland, a 15-minute boatride from the San Vicenteport in the town of Sta. Ana,Cagayan.A very first project ofsuch type in region 02,‘reeforestation’ is intendedto increase fish populationand at the same time offera unique attraction fortourists.The project is a jointundertaking between theCagayan Economic ZoneAuthority, Department ofTourism RO2, Departmentof Environment and NaturalResources RO2, Bureauof Fisheries and AquaticResources RO2, PhilippineNavy and non-governmentorganizations.The clam garden willfunction as a habitat as thetransplanted corals and algaethat will grow on the shells ofthe giant clams will attract other marine species.Also, there will be an increase in fish population asproject beneficiaries learn to protect the site.Around 125 pieces giant clams belonging to threedifferent species (Tridacna squamosa, T. crossea, andT. maxima) were tagged and ‘embedded’ in the microsites in clusters of 10 to 30 pieces per hill. Brokencoral fragments were likewise gathered from nearbysites and attached to steel rods or any substrate toform the coral garden.The clam seeds were gathered by volunteerdivers from nearby areas.Likewise, having giant clams relatively closeMrs. Chen Mencias checks giant clamsbeing tagged prior to the seeding activity.Giant clams for the seeding activity.Volunteer divers from NGOs lead the seedingof giant clams on a semi-sheltered area nearPalaui Island off Sta. Ana, Cagayan.with one another will alsofacilitate reproduction asthese giant mollusks, thebiggest in the world, areknown as “free spawners.”That is, mature individualssimultaneously secrete eggsand sperm (gametes) afterwhich “chance encounter”will occur in open water.On the other hand,the project exemplifiesthe “vacation – volunteer”approach on tourismdevelopment by servingas venue to increaseawareness of touristswhich hopefully will inspirethem to work towards itsprotection.“StrengtheningGovernance &Sustainability ofSmall-scale FisheriesManagement inthe Philippines: AnEcosystem-basedFisheries ManagementApproach”The above study is acollaborative projectbetween the Department of Science and Technology,BFAR RO2, WorldFish thru the Bureau of AgriculturalResearch, CAVAPED (NGO) and LGUs encompassingthe municipalities of Buguey, Sta. Teresita, Gonzagaand Sta. Ana in the province of Cagayan.The study entailed assessment of thebiophysical characteristics of coastal resources,analysis of policy and governance, and determinationof socio-economic status and how these factors affectthe small-scale fisheries in the target municipalitiesof Buguey, Sta. Teresita, Gonzaga and Sta. Ana. Theresult of the study serves as reference or/and basisfor ecosystem management.11

BFAR Regional Office 02TRAININGSThe agency also continue to conduct trainingcourses, although this function is now a mandate ofthe training arm of the Bureau which is the RegionalFisheries Training Center. The trainings conducted areeither target of the RFTC or requests from the LGUs.BFAR RO2 assigns resource persons to the trainingsif needed and whenever possible.The trainings conducted for 2009, asreported by the RFTC, Aparri, Cagayan, are as follows:AQUACULTUREFishpond Design, Construction and ManagementCatayauan, Lallo, Cagayan, Mar. 5 – 6Mabuno, Gattaran, Cagayan, May 13 – 14Centro, Claveria, Cagayan, Nov. 25 – 26Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya, Apr. 28 – 29DA Office, Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya, June 2 – 3SB Hall, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya ,June 9 – 10Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya, Aug. 25 – 26SB Hall, Nagtipunan, Quirino, May 26 – 27Tilapia Cage Design, Construction and ManagementCentro 5, Claveria, Cagayan, April 27 – 30Season-long Tilapia Grow-out Culture andManagement (Phase 2)Bagumbayan, Lallo, Cagayan, April 17San Mariano, Lallo, Cagayan, May 7Milkfish Cage Design, Construction and ManagementCentro, Sta. Teresita, Cagayan, May 21 – 25Maconacon, Isabela, April 25 – 29Divilacan, Isabela, April 26 – 30Grow-out Culture and Management for TilapiaBCS & SMES July 24Grow-out Culture and Management for Pangasiusand CarpCabarroguis, Quirino July 14 – 15Gillnet Design, Construction and ManagementNagtipunan, Quirino, July 14 – 16POST HARVESTShellcraft MakingCentro, Buguey, Cagayan, January 15 – 16 & 19BCS, Lallo, Cagayan, August 29 – 30Fish Handling, Processing and PackagingCauayan City, Isabela, July 29 - 30Value – Added Products from FishBambang, Nueva Vizcaya, June 16 – 17Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya, June 25 – 26Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya, August 19 – 20Fish Processing TechnologyCabarroguis, Quirino, June 30 – July 1OTHERSPackage of Technologies in FisheriesCalayan Island, Cagayan, April 25BCS, Lallo, Cagayan, July 24 – 26Fishery Law EnforcementLallo, Cagayan, April 20 – 21Dupaya Complex, Lallo, Cagayan, April 13 – 14Deputy Fish Warden CourseAbulug, Cagayan, September 16 – 18Diadi, Nueva Vizcaya, June 25 – 26Bayombong, Nueva, Vizcaya Sept. 21 – 22SWOT AnalysisRFTC Training Hall, Dec. 1 – 2 & Dec. 3 – 4MUNICIPAL FISHERIESCrab Pot and Crab Lift Net Design, Construction andMaintenanceSta. Cruz, Sta. Ana, Cagayan, August 5 – 8Payao Design, Construction and ManagementBagu, Abulug, Cagayan, March 9 – 13Centro 9, Aparri, Cagayan, March 17 – 21Sanchez Mira, Cagayan, March 18 – 22Maconacon, Isabela, April 25 – 29Divilacan, Isabela, April 26 – 30Marine Protected AreaSan Jose, Gonzaga, Cagayan, April 15 – 16Fish Examiner Training Course12

ANNUAL REPORT 2009Value-Added Products from FishSmoked Fish ProcessingFishing Gear Design & ConstructionWrite-ups of some techno-demo projectsPolyculture (tilapia, common carp and Africanhito) cum 45-days delayed feeding strategyBrgy. Catarawan, Piat, CagayanCooperator: Marcial BalmoresFish Cage Construction and ManagementAfter its separate introduction of 45-days delayedfeeding and polyculture technologies in various partsof Cagayan Valley, BFAR RO2 has shown that bothcan be combined following successful result of itsdemo project in the municipality of Piat, provinceof Cagayan.Following recommended stocking rate andcombination on polyculture, the 1,520 square meterfishpond owned by Balmores was stocked with 6,080pieces size 22 tilapia (80%), and 380 common carp(5%) last March 20. The remaining 15% or 1,140pieces hito fingerlings were stocked two monthslater, or exactly halfway in the culture period to avoidpossible predation.Stocking rate is 5 pieces fingerlings per squaremeter.Likewise, following protocol on 45-days delayedfeeding technology, introduction of artificial feedscame one-and-a-half-month into the 4-monthculture period.Polyculture takes advantage of stratified feedinghabit of the stocks being cultured such that directfeed competition is eliminated and maximumutilization of pond resources is ensured. Likewise,a key to the success of this project is the symbioticrelationship of the cultured species. The carp,being pond bottom feeders and dwellers helpedmaintain water quality by eating excess feeds andother detritus. The hito meanwhile, preventedovercrowding and unnecessary feed and oxygencompetition by feeding on fry or offspring of thetilapia.Delayed feeding technology meanwhile dependson the propagation of plankton to serve as naturalfood for the fingerlings during the early stage ofculture period. This is done by applying chickenmanure at rate of 1 to 2 tons per hectare for basalfertilization and its maintenance using 16-20-0(ammonium phosphate) inorganic fertilizer at rateof 100 kilograms per hectare thru tea bag method.13

BFAR Regional Office 02Tea bag method. Inorganicfertilizer hanged alongthe fishpond to maintainfertility and ensure growthof natural food.Hito, carp and tilapiaharvested (inset).Proper stocking combinationIt must be emphasized however, that properstocking combination and composition must befollowed on any polyculture project. Stocking 50%tilapia and 50% hito for example, is not advisablesince hito are voracious feeder and this would resultto undersized tilapia.As per result of final sampling shown duringthe Harvest Field Day last July 30, the hito reachedan average body weight of 150 grams, carp at 180grams, and the tilapia, being main culture species,at 240 grams. Survival rate was assumed at 85% to90% for the various species. Total production giventhis assumption is 1,453 kilos.The carp was a little bit off target as thefingerlings stocked were small and of mixed size.With retail price of 80 pesos per kilo for carp, 85for tilapia, and 120 for hito, projected net incomeis 81,087.00 pesos from production expense of47,460.00 for an ROI of 170%.Total feeds consumed is 47 bags – significantlylower than current rule of thumb on tilapia fishpondculture which is 10 - 8 bags per thousand pieces.Tambalque said that secondary species (carpand hito) are not taken into consideration whencomputing for the daily feed ration in polyculturetechnology.Balmores observed that fish grows well whenthere is natural food, presence of which can bedetermined through the greenish color of the water.Balmores also said that it is best to feed fish when thesun is up and before sundown as dissolved oxygenlevel is still high during those times.The cooperator advises pond owners to avoidfeeding at night as it might result to suffocationand mortality. Also pre-empt negative effect ofafternoon downpour after a hot day by immediatelyfreshening the pond to neutralize abrupt change inwater temperature.Duckweeds as supplemental fish feedAlicia, IsabelaCooperator: Victoriano GamidoPHOTO FROM BFAR NFFTCFishery experts may have found the answerto the familiar whine from fish farmers – nag ngina tifeeds (feed prices are exorbitant) thru the introductionof duckweeds as supplemental feeds for tilapia.Duckweeds (Lemna sp) are small free –floating aquatic plants that thrive in slow-moving orstill bodies of water. It is currently being promotedby BFAR RO2 as alternative feed for tilapia due to itsreported high protein content.Current technology is product of a continuingresearch started at the BFAR – Agricultural Pilot CenterFish Farm (APCFF) in Iguig, Cagayan in 2007.Result of the initial research on the use ofduckweeds as supplemental tilapia feed has shownthe feed combination of 50% commercial feeds and50% fresh duckweeds as optimum mixture. Said feedcombination yielded 161 grams harvest weight oftilapia after 5 to 6 months culture period with feedconversion ratio of 1.65.The demo of BFAR RO2 in Alicia, Isabela showactual harvest at 740 kilograms from a 1,000 squaremeter fishpond after more than 5 months cultureperiod. Stocking rate is 5 pieces per square meter.14

ANNUAL REPORT 2009Adora Gamido briefs visitors including Isabela AssistantProvincial Agriculturist / Provincial Fishery Officer LynfaAquino during the harvest field day September 8, 2009.Only 18 bags of commercial fish feeds wereconsumed in the demo due to the use of duckweedsand the application of 45-days delayed feedingstrategy. This is significantly lower than current ruleof thumb among fish farmers which is 8 to 10 bagsfeeds, per thousand pieces of stock.Reduction on feed cost translates to a netincome of P 25,313.00 at 62 pesos farm gate price.Production cost is 20,567 .00 pesos.According to Victoriano Gamido, projectcooperator in Alicia, it was his first time to cut onfeed expenses and still has a nice return. The use ofduckweeds significantly cushions impact of currentcrisis, he said.The cooperator also said that duckweed isa good alternate for commercial feeds especially forsmall farmers who oftentimes, are short on capital.What are duckweedsThe natural habitat of duckweeds is thesurface of fresh or brackish water that is shelteredfrom wind and wave action. They are found in all butwaterless deserts or permanently frozen areas andgrow best in tropical and temperate zones.According to Romeo Pizarro, farm managerof APCFF and project leader on duckweeds, theplant prefer partly shaded area and grows luxuriantlyduring the rainy months.Moreover, fertilization is needed in order toincrease the protein content of the plant. Pizarro saysthat normal fertilization in the fishpond is enoughwhen culturing duckweeds alongside fish.How to plant duckweedsPlanting duckweeds simply entail puttingpropagules (fresh duckweeds) in the culture mediumwhich can be in concrete tanks, empty ponds or innet enclosure set in fishponds itself.Duckweeds reproduction is primarilyvegetative. It can double its mass within 2 daysfrom time of planting. It is necessary though, to havemultiple production areas and to plant on staggeredbasis as duckweeds have senescence (die-off) periodof around 30 days.BFAR RO2 recommends use of 10% of totalfishpond area for duckweed production to be sure.Main pest on duckweed culture, Pizarro said,are kuhol and case worm from butterflies.Duckweeds as feed supplementLiterature cites crude protein (CP) contentof fresh duckweeds of up to 43%. Dry samplessubmitted by BFAR RO2 for analysis however yielded18.4% only.Duckweeds is fed fresh and since it floats,it may be totally used by fish. Pizarro, however,underscored the need to stock size 14 fingerlingsto enable the fish to immediately ‘eat’ or ‘swallow’the plant.Other potential uses of duckweedsReferred to as “egg from the water”, theBurmese, Laotians and Thai have long used the plantas vegetable, according to literature.The plant can reduce algae growth (excessivegrowth and its die-off consumes dissolved oxygenand can result to fish kill), coliform bacterial countsand mosquito larvae on ponds. Through the processof photo synthesis, duckweeds can thus aid incombating global warming.Individuals who were lucky to sample tilapiaproduced from the demo in Gamido’s farm said thatits taste is superior to those that are raised using purecommercial feeds. This confirms earlier taste sensoryevaluation conducted by APCFF.Fish farmers who are short on capital cannow engage in the highly lucrative tilapia farmingbusiness by using duckweeds as supplementalfeeds. Currently, the bureau is undertaking full-scaleproduction and distribution of duckweeds at APCFF.15

BFAR Regional Office 02Rice – Fish and Rice – Prawn (Ulang) TechnologyBrgy. Paddad, Alicia, Isabela and Brgy. Cabbo,Peñablanca, CagayanCooperators: Roberto Navarro and Marlo PagulayanHarvest date: January 13applicable due to the use of chemicals (pesticidesand weedicides) which are detrimental to the fish.This old method can still be adopted in organic ricefarms.Advantages / benefits of rice – fish culture overpure rice farming include:- Higher income- Maximum utilization of land and waterresource- Lesser expenses on fertilizer (20%) bydraining pond water during water changeto the rice land- Additional and readily available food source- Fall back in case rice crop is damaged ordestroyedRoberto Navarro athis farm (topmost).Ulang harvestedfrom the farm ofMarlo Pagulayan istemporarily impounded at the drain canal. Thiscanal connects to the rice field (top). Drained pondof Marlo Pagulayan. Note rama or shelters (right).The combination of fish culture in existing ricefarms is one of the technologies being promotedby the Bureau to increase farm productivity andfarmers’ income. Called Rice – Fish or Rice – Prawn(Ulang) Technology, the technology enables farmersto increase income considerably as fishponds havehigher value of produce as compared to ordinaryrice-farming per unit area.The new rice – fish technology entails constructionof a full-scale fishpond at a maximum of 10% of totalrice area.The previousmethod ofconstructings i m p l editchesand canalswithin therice farm asshelter forthe fish, isno longerThe integration of fishpond in rice farmslikewise exemplifies efforts towards themaximum and wise utilization of our water andland resources.Rice – fishRoberto Navarro from Brgy. Paddad, in thetown of Alicia, Isabela and one of the rice – fishtechnology demo cooperators of BFAR RO2(CY 2008 target) attest to the advantages ofemploying rice-fish technology.He said that profit from his 1,700 squaremeter fishpond – which used to be a mud pit, isequivalent to income from 7,000 square meterrice farm.As can be seen during the partial harvestlast January 13, Navarro’s tilapia stocks reached 4to 3 pieces a kilo. Some were even half a kilo each.Assuming average harvest weight at 250 grams,Navarro’s potential production from his 1,700 squaremeter fishpond stocked with 8,500 pieces size 17stocks is 1,806.25 kilos. This can net him a handsome74,232 pesos at farm gate price of 70 pesos.Although the culture period is a bit extendedbecause of supply glut, expenses were minimal dueto application of 45-days delayed feeding technology.This means introduction of commercial feedscommenced45 days afterpond stocking.Likewise,Navarro saidthat he doesnot feed hisNewly constructed pond of demo cooperator Roberto Navarro adjacenthis rice field.stocks whenhe observesabundance of16

Carol Romero, fishery technician of PeñablancaLGU, is ecstatic with the harvest, Marlo Pagulayanat foreground. Photo taken during the harvest fieldday last November 20, 2009.natural food in his pond, as manifested by greenishcolor of the pond. Pond fertility, which is necessaryfor natural food (algae) to grow, is maintained byplacing seven bags chicken manure in his irrigationfedfishpond.Total feed consumption for this demo was onlyCategory 2Appropriate & Comprehensive Regulations & StandardsDeveloped, Implemented & MonitoredMonitoring, Control and SurveillanceCampaign against poachersANNUAL REPORT 200960 bags – which is much lower than current rule ofthumb of 10 to 8 bags per thousand pieces fingerlingsin fishpond culture.Total expenditure is only 52,205 pesos.Rice – ulangNavarro’s findings is shared by Marlo Pagulayan, ofPeñablanca, Cagayan, also a BFAR RO2 rice-fish (ulang)techno-demo cooperator from Pagulayan observes thatsoil fertility is enhanced and maintained by drainingpond water into his rice farm. The cooperator said thathe was able to harvest 146 cavans (fresh) in 0.9 hectarerice land using hybrid variety, whereas before he canhardly get 120 for a whole hectare using inbred.Although, Pagulayan’s harvest from his fishpondwas below target due to high mortality incurred duringtransport of post larvae (ulang seed stocks), income isstill better compared to pure rice farming. This is dueto high market price and low feed expenses for ulang.Production cost was lessened by feeding his ulangstocks with surplus vegetables and fruits, gratedcoconut and banana.Pursuant to Sec. 87 of Republic Act 8550which partly reads as “It shall be unlawful for anyforeign person, corporation or entity to fish oroperate any fishing vessel in Philippine waters” andits implementing guidelines and procedures, FisheriesAdministrative Order 200, BFAR RO2 deployed threepatrol boats (MCS 3001,3005, &3006) for fishery lawenforcement operations in Philippine territorial waterswithin region 02.The operations had netted 2 Taiwanese fishingvessels suspected to be illegally operating in Philippineterritorial waters.The foreign vessels and the incident reports are asfollows:Tz Fu Tien (BJ 4771)This vessel, manned by two Taiwanese identifiedas Horng Shenq Fwu (Boat Captain) and Lii Jyi Long(engineer), and ten Indonesian crew-members namedSusanto, Saidin, Riyanto, Sutikno, Iswanto, MohamadYellow-fin tuna from BJ 4771, and itsradio bouys deployed at the time ofapprehension.Hidayat, Ari Hermanto, Tahyanur, Hasanudin andHadi Warno was apprehended at approximately 4.66kilometers Maloncon Island in Sta. Ana, Cagayan onMay 12 by MCS 3001.The commander of the patrol boat, LTJG DinoGarcia reported that they were on routine patrolmission when they spotted through radar the presenceof the foreign vessel. Garcia said that the crew of thevessel were then busy hauling tuna though a long linefishing gear at the time of apprehension.Upon verification, Garcia said that the foreignfishers presented papers indicating that their vessel,named TZ Fu Tien, is registered in Taiwan. While thecrew were able to present Certificate of Accreditation17

BFAR Regional Office 0218from BFAR, the document is only for fish transshipmentpurposes and is not in any way a fishing license authorizingthem to fish within Philippine territorial waters.An inventory on the vessel conducted by BFAR officers,revealed the presence of frozen fishes mainly yellow fintuna, sharks (de-finned) and dolphin fish (dorado) estimatedat more than 2 metric tons.The foreign fishers were charged with poaching(Sec. 87) and illegal fishing (Sec. 86) as their place ofapprehension indicated that they were within municipalwaters. A separate administrative charge was also filedagainst the foreigners.The criminal complaint was eventually dismissed by theAssistant Provincial Prosecutor in Aparri, Cagayan citinginsufficient evidence.It was a strange coincidence that before BFAR was givena copy of the said resolution, the crew with their vessel,under cover of typhoon Golina escaped from the custodyof PCG and BFAR at Port Irene, Sta. Ana where it was puton hold.BFAR RO2 submitted a motion for reconsiderationdespite the incident. The administrative case is likewiseunresolved as of end 2009 (and up to the release of thisannual report on October 2010).TFV Chin Hong Chen (aka Cing Hong Cheng #22)Barely a week after the apprehension of TZ Fu Tien,another Taiwanese fishing boat was apprehended, this timeat Philippine territorial waters 18.8 NM east of BabuyanIsland in the Calayan Group of Islands.The Taiwanese fishing vessel identified as Chin HongChen with side marking CT4 – 2006 was apprehended byMCS 3005.The Team Leader of the patrol boat, Bernardo Apigosaid that upon verification, the crew of the vessel, failedto present any document authorizing them to fish withinPhilippine waters.The foreign vessel was manned by Taiwanese nationalsidentified as Lin Ming Shen (Boat Captain), Chern Wen Her,Lin Ming Yueh; Chinese crew Li Pen Khon, Li Pen Que andLi Kho Kon; and Filipinos Felix Sesaldo and Lucrisio Cobilla.According to Apigo, the Taiwanese even tried to buysome time by meddling with their engine systems thusdelaying the trip to Port Irene, where the foreigners andtheir vessel was brought for further questioning.A criminal complaint was filed before the AssistantProvincial Prosecutors Office in Aparri, Cagayan againstthe crew of the foreign vessel particularly illegal fishingand poaching in violation to Sections 86 and 87 of thePhilippine Fisheries Code of 1998, Republic Act 8550. Asimilar administrative case was also filed before BFARCentral Office.Assorted fishes mostly yellow fin tuna, sharks (definned)and dolphin fish (dorado) was found in both the

ANNUAL REPORT 2009vessel. Just like Tz Fu Tien, Chin Hong Chen, was alsocaught in flagrante delicto or on-the-act.The Assistant Provincial Prosecutors Officein Aparri dismissed the complaint citing lack ofevidence, however, BFAR RO2 filed motion forreconsideration, countering findings of the APPO.As of end December 2009 (and up to the releaseof this annual report on October 2010), the vesselwas put on hold in Buguey lagoon pending theresolution of cases.The bureau has also filed administrativecomplaint against the other foreign fishing vesselsapprehended by the local and provincial police andBantay Dagat volunteers in Batanes province asfollows:FB Qing Xing (BK 6705) docked alongside PCGpatrol craft in Port San Vicente, Sta. Ana, Cagayan.The vessel was apprehended by the Philippine CoastGuard in Calayan, Cagayan,Name of vessel Apprehended on / at Number of crewCT3 3995*December 4, 2008 near Ditarem Island,Itbayat1 Taiwanese &4 ChineseQ.NG 90127** March 23, 2009 near Ivujos Island, Sabtang 9 VietnameseQ.NG 95979** April 3, 2009 near Mavudis Island, Itbayat 12 VietnameseCT2 3759* April 22, 2009 near Ditarem Island, Itbayat 4 Taiwanese &1 ChineseFB QING XINGBK 6705*Sept. 20, 2009 at Dilam, Calayan, Cagayanapprehended by PCG CalayanCT2 3759 caught fire on July 10 at the sheltered port in Mahatao, Batanes.* Taiwanese vessel** Vietnamese vesselDue to inadequate or lack of naval assets,the police and volunteers in Batanes usually employimprovised tactics just to be able to apprehend theirtargets.The Taiwanese vessel CT3 3995 was found tobe a repeat offender, having been apprehended in theprovince some years back. The Vietnamese vessels,on the other hand, usually employ compressorfishing and endangered sea shells and turtles andother species were found aboard.FB Qing Xing, apprehended by PCG Calayan,paid a compromise fine amounting USD 25,000.00to BFAR thereby settling its administrative case withthe agency.BFAR Central Office, in consideration withthe recommendation from BFAR RO2, acceptedthe offer, though the amount is lower than theminimum stipulated in law, for reason that the earlydismissal of the administrative case thru paymentof administrative penalty is advantageous to thegovernment considering that the reasons presentedby the respondents outweigh the evidences leveled4 Taiwaneseagainst them.BFAR Central Office also gave weight totheir act of making the offer for compromise fine ascontrary to other poaching cases in region 02 in thepast wherein respondents would employ “illegal andcorrupt means to get out of government custody.”Although the administrative fine amounting1.14 million pesos, is lower than the minimumprescribed by law, BFAR Central Office accepted it,because the foreigners do not have the capacityto pay larger amount. It was learned that thecompromise fine was secured thru a loan in theirhome country.As of end December 2009 (and up to therelease of this annual report on October 2010), thecases filed against the Vietnamese and Taiwanese inBatanes were still pending. The foreigners are on holdin the Batanes Provincial Jail. All their vessels hadsunk at Mahatao Shelter Port as result of typhoonKiko.Campaign against local violatorsThe MCS 3005, during a routine patrol19

BFAR Regional Office 02mission has also apprehended one local commercialfishing boat (a Danish seiner locally known as bulibuli)for fishing within municipal waters. The ownerand crew admitted violation and paid fine amountingto ten thousand pesos as out-of-court settlement andas provided for under Sec. 86 of RA 8550.In line with the campaign against localviolators, BFAR RO2 has also rendered technicalsupport leading to the filing of charges against fourdynamite fishers and owners and crew of three (3)buli-buli vessels.The dynamite fishers were nabbed by deputyenvironment and natural resources officers (DENRO)in Palanan, Isabela. The environmental protectorswere led by parish priest Fr. Samuel Salazar of saidlocality.BFAR RO2 Fisheries Resources ManagementDivision Chief Cornelio Sebastian analyzed the fishsamples submitted by Fr. Salazar and found theseto be positively caught thru explosives. The findingsof Mr. Sebastian serves as basis in filing complaintagainst the suspects for violation of Section 88 ofRA 8550. The law stipulates penalty of 5 to 10 yearsimprisonment.Fr. Samuel Salazar (at left) confers with BFAR RO2FRMD Chief Cornelio Sebastian relative to thefiling of criminal charge against dynamite fishers,May 29 at BFAR RO2, Tuguegarao City. Note fishsamples in jars.Resource Management and Regulatory activitiesUnder resource management and regulatory, theBureau has:· Assisted in the review of the draft MunicipalFishery Ordinance of LGU Sta. Teresita, Cagayanand in the conduct of CRM planning. The draftMFO is an output of the recently conductedParticipatory Coastal Resource Assessment underthe Integrated Coastal Resource ManagementProject implemented in the municipality.· Conducted 9 Rapid Resource Assessment (RRA)on Fish Sanctuaries/Fish habitat in Sta. Teresita(3), Gonzaga (3) and Lal-lo (3), Cagayan;· Deputized 383 Fish Warden after the successfulconduct of training in Dupax Del Norte andBayombong Nueva Vizcaya and Lal-lo andAbulug, Cagayan; and on-going training of FishExaminers Regionwide.· Awarded outstanding fishery law enforcersduring the annual Fish Conservation Weekactivity.For 2009, BFAR RO2 commended 11 deputyfish wardens and 43 uniformed men for theiroutstanding contributions to the implementationof fishery laws within their respective areas ofjurisdiction. The awardees were as follows:Most Outstanding Deputy Fish Warden:· Julcardo Bangalisan, a regional Gawad Sakaawardee from Palanan town in Isabela, forhis exemplary leadership in the protectionand management of fish sanctuaries in theirarea.· Juanito Celeste of Maconacon, Isabela forhis contributions in the apprehension andfiling of case against one Taiwanese fishingvessel caught for poaching off Sta. Ana,Cagayan last May.Outstanding DFWs:· Vivencio Agcaoili, Dante Tabieros, JoelIranga and Benedicto dela Cruz, all MarineProtected Area beneficiaries and managersfrom Gonzaga, Cagayan;· Elizar Gonzales, Jeffrey Avila and Magno Bataof Itbayat, Batanes for their participation inthe apprehension of foreign fishing vesselsin their area;· Magdaleno Astrero of San Mateo, Isabelaand Job Lapitan of Solano, Nueva Vizcayafor successful anti-illegal fishing operationsin their area.Outstanding Fishery Law Enforcement Officer:· PO1 Engracio Aqui, PO1 Aurelio Agustin,PO2 Salvador Joves, PO3 Manuel Boado andPO2 Marco Oribello, all from the PhilippineCoast Guard, for their participation in theapprehension of one Taiwanese fishingvessel off Calayan Island in northern Cagayan.· Certificate of Commendation went to20

ANNUAL REPORT 2009Awarding of outstandingfishery law enforcersduring the 46thFish ConservationWeek last October.DA RFU2 RED AndrewVillacorta actedas Guest Speaker.officers from police stations in the townsof Gonzaga, Abulug, Claveria, in Cagayan,and Itbayat and Sabtang in the province ofBatanes. Also commended were officersfrom the PNP 2 nd Regional Maritime Officeand Maritime Police Precinct in Aparri,Cagayan; 201 st Maritime Police Station in Sta.Ana; and officers from the Batanes ProvincialPolice Office.· Certificate of Recognition were given toelements of the 2 nd Regional MaritimeOffice and barangay officials of Victoria andGaddanan in San Mateo, Isabela.Inland Resource ManagementIn order to increase capacity of inland bodiesof water to produce fish and at the same timeincrease the quantity of parent stocks to facilitatespecies regeneration, the bureau has assessed542.942 hectares of communal bodies of waterincluding small farm reservoirs (SFRs) and smallwater impounding projects (SWIPs) regionwide, anddispersed 2,974,860 tilapia and carp fingerlings tothe same. The dispersal of fingerlings in irrigationfacilities (such SFRs and SWIPs) are entrusted to thecare of irrigators association or barangay officialssuch that the dispersed fingerlings will be allowedto grow to harvestable size, before the area will bedeclared open for fishing.On its second year now, the bureau hasalso dispersed 5 kilograms or 25,000 pieces elvers(young eel) for each province in order to increasepopulation of this native fish species and thusfacilitate regeneration. The stocked areas, were asfollows:· Nueva Vizcaya – Bugnay Creek, Decabacancreek and Duruarog creek, Diadi ; Dumayopcreek, Villaros creek and Lanog river,Bagabag; Sawmill creek and Nagbitin creek,Villaverde; Boliwao and Andadanan river,Quezon; Ipil Cuneg creek, Bansing creek, LaTorre creek and Paitan creek, Bayombong;Matuno river, Ambaguio; Mabuslo creek andAbian creek, Bambang; Bitnong river, DupaxNorte; Benay river, Dupax Sur; Antototcreek, Tubo river and Edralin creek, Kasibu;Canabuan creek and Sta. Clara creek, Aritao;Imugan river, Sta. Fe;· Quirino – Addalem river, Cabarroguis andEden creek, Aglipay,· Isabela – San Pablo, Ilagan, Gamu, Cauayan,Alicia, Roxas, Reina Mercedes, Naguilian,Aurora, San Manuel, Delfin Albano, Jonesand Echague; and· CBWs of Cagayan Province.The elvers were purchased from private supplierin the town of Aparri, Cagayan where elver gatheringis an industry particularly in barangays along andnear the mouth of the Cagayan river.21

BFAR Regional Office 02Licensing of CFVsElver dispersal in Quezon, Isabela.Fish Quarantine and InspectionPursuant to the provisions of Sec. 67 of RA8550, the bureau has conducted 7 fishery plantsinspection and product certification on 7 preprocessing/processingplants and mobile ice-makersat San Mateo and Gamu, Isabela; and Gonzagaand Sta. Ana, Cagayan. Likewise, conducted 775quarantine inspection of fish cargoes to aircrafts atthe Tuguegarao City airport, 28 inspection of seacraftsat Sta. Ana and Aparri ports and verified/cleared2,992.32MT fish commodities for the issuance of417 permits to domestic fishery product shipments.The bureau maintains quarantine checkpoints inthe towns of Sta. Praxedes, Cagayan; Aritao, NuevaVizcaya, Tuguegarao City International Airport andalso has on-call quarantine officer for foreign vesselsdocking in Port Irene, Sta. Ana, Cagayan.The office also issued a fishery productexport permit for the trading of 5.2MT marine fishesfrom Camiguin Islands and Calayan, Cagayan boundfor Taiwan, following provisions of Sec. 61 (d) of theFisheries Code.Commercial fishing vessels (CFVs) arerequired under the law (Sec. 26 to 30), to registerand secure license for fishing vessel and gear tothe Department of Agriculture thru the BFAR. For2009, BFAR RO2 has conducted inspection on 100commercial fishing vessels and issued 35 CFVL andCFVGL and 511 Commercial Fishermen and fishworkers Licenses. Commercial fishing vessels arefishing vessels 3.1 gross tons and above and aregenerally used beyond the 15 kilometer municipalwaters.Fish Health ManagementThe bureau maintains fish health laboratoriesin CVROSFR, San Mateo, Isabela and at the regionaloffice in Tuguegarao City. The Fish Health Laboratoryrenders services like water quality analysis(dissolved oxygen, pH, ammonia, temperature andturbidity level), for fish farmers and at major CBWs,parasitological and bacteriological examination, andresidue (banned aquaculture chemicals residue)monitoring.For 2009, both laboratories were able toanalyze 256 samples for 58 clients and conductedinspection of 30 aquafarms for disease preventionand registration. Continuous water quality monitoringin Cagayan, Pata and Namuac Rivers, Buguey Lagoonand Magat Reservoir were also conducted.Fishpond Lease AgreementsThe bureau conducted 3 inventories and 18verification/inspection of Fishpond Lease Agreements(FLA) in at Buguey, Cagayan covering 31.330 hectaresand recommended 3 has. FLA for renewal in the samemunicipality. FLA areas are public lands such as tidalswamps, mangroves, marshes, foreshore lands andponds suitable for fishery operations but by virtueof the law, are inalienable. FLA areas as determinedby the bureau can be leased for maximum of 25years and can be renewed with maximum area of50 hectares for individuals and 250 hectares forfisherfolk organizations or organizations pursuantto Sec. 45 and 46 of RA 8550.Fish Health Officer Melba Francisco preparesspecimen of tilapia for analysis as to the occurenceof parasites or diseases, at the BFAR Fish HealthLaboratory in San Mateo, Isabela.National Stock Assessment ProgramThe National Stock Assessment Program(NSAP) of the bureau with focus on Marine FisheriesStock Assessment maintained its twenty-two (22)observation sites in the region — twelve (12) inBatanes, and ten (10) in Cagayan. This programprimarily aims to develop capabilities of BFAR22

ANNUAL REPORT 2009Regional Staff to undertake stock assessmenttogether with the Local Government Units in thestudy areas and to evaluate exploitation level ofthe marine fisheries resources, specifically, marinefishes.For this year, five survey sites for endemicspecies such as elvers, goby fry and crablets wereadded in the province of Cagayan.NSAP technical paper entitled “MarineFisheries Stock Assessment in Batanes Waters(Second Phase)” was presented and awarded 2 ndBest Research Paper during the Research andDevelopment In-House Review on October 1-2,2009 at Arinaya Beach Resort, Pagudpud, IlocosNorte. This was also presented during the 14 thZonal Commodity Research and Development cumTechnology Roadshow for Fisheries at Alad Resort,Caoayan, Ilocos Sur. This paper provides additionalinformation and supporting facts to the benchmarkdata generated during the first phase of the study(October 1997-September 2002) on the status ofmarine resources in Batanes Waters.Two NSAP technical papers – 1) “MarineFisheries Stock Assessment in Babuyan Channel(Second Phase)” and 2) “Marine Fisheries StockAssessment in Batanes Waters (Second Phase)” werealso presented during the Year-end PerformanceReview and Evaluation at the Crown Regency Hotel,Cebu City. Resource Persons from the differentinstitutions such as the FISH – Fisheries Improved forSustainable Harvest Project and the NFRDI – NationalFisheries Research and Development Instituteemphasized on the urgent need for informationon the actual state of our major fishing grounds,which will be the basis of resource managers on theformulation of policies and management measuresfor the sustainable development and conservation ofthis highly valuable but already dwindling resources.NSAP length frequency data for Batanesand Cagayan were also used to estimate length atfirst maturity of ten commercially important speciesin Babuyan Channel and Batanes Waters. Dataon length at first maturity are vital inputs for thepossible introduction and adoption of “fish ruler,”a resource management strategy which determinesthe optimal size of fish before it can be caught.Fish ruler indicates length of fish at first maturity ofselected fish species, a simple tool used as referenceor guide for fisherfolk (not to capture) and fortraders, retailers (not to sell) and for consumers (notto buy) fishes smaller than the indicated length sizes.It is also used by resource managers as reference.NSAP Project Leaders pose with Dr. Gerry Silvestreduring the National Consultation Meeting and Workshopat Ciudad Christia, Rizal.NSAP enumerator helping the fishermen during oneof her sampling days.An Ivatan unloading his catch in Valugan, Basco withhis prized catch - dolphinfish locally known as dorado.23

BFAR Regional Office 02Category 3Plans, Policies and Project Formulation, Coordination,Monitoring and Evaluation ServicesConducted / Participated in the followingactivities:ooooooooooooooooooRegular Monthly Project Leaders’ Meeting;Regular Monthly MAOs Meeting;2009 Planning Workshop with the LGUs ofCagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya andBatanes at CSU Compound, Maura, Aparri;Continuous Library services to walk-in clientsconducting fishery-related research activities;First Quarter BFAR-BAS Data Reconciliation withBFAR RO2 officials, project leaders at the BFARRegional Office, Tuguegarao City.Consumernet meeting and activities;Women’s Day Celebration Parade and Holy Masslast March 9, 2009Open-house during field day of rice techno-demoat APC, Iguig, Cagayanmeeting with the RLECC2 Sub-Committeemembers on the Region 02’s milestones onmarine mammal stranding rescue operations atSillawit, Cauayan City on April 3, 2009Assisted NNC in the Monitoring and Evaluationon Local Level Plan Implementation in theRegion.Mid-year Evaluation and Planning Workshop atthe Development Academy of the Philippines(DAP) Tagaytay City on July 15-18, 2009OTOP Meeting at DTI RO2 conference hall on July21, 2009.2009 Technology Forum and ProductCommercialization at SM Megatrade Hall,Manila.Hataw initiated by DOH RO22 nd Cagayan Valley OTOP Congress on October21-28, 2009 at Brickstone Mall, Tug. City, CagayanProvincial Development and Physical FrameworkPlan (PDPFP) meeting on October 30, 2009 atCapitol Hills, Tuguegarao CityNational Planning Workshop at the DevelopmentAcademy of the Philippines (DAP) Tagaytay Cityon November 30- December 05, 2009IPP-TWG Meeting on December 7, 2009 at NEDAR02BFAR RO2 Staff Development 28Trainings / Seminars / Workshops attended:Ø ”ALAY SA BAYAN (ALAB)” InductionProgram” on February 17-20, 2009 atVilla Diana Resort, Cordon, Isabela- 1Participant: Female- 1.Ø “Hands-On-Training On Set-Net Fishing(LAMBAKLAD) Technology” on March1-10 at RFTC-Zamboanga- 1 Participant:Male-1.Ø 1st National Summit on the “Hatchery andCulture of Siganid (Rabbitfish) on March11-12, 2009 at Asian Fisheries Academy,BFAR-NIFTDC Compound, Bonuan Binloc,Dagupan City- 1 Participant: Male- 1.Ø Training on Brackishwater Aquaculturewith emphasis on polyculture method(milkfish, siganid, spotted scat, shrimp,grouper, saline tilapia, seabass andmudcrab) on March 11-17, 2009 at BFAR-NBATRC, Pagbilao, Quezon- 1 Participant:Male- 1Ø“Hands-On Training On Set Net Fishing-Lambaklad Technology: 2 nd Phase (ActualSetting/Installation And Operation)” onApril 15-24, 2009 at Brgy. Mindoro, Vigan,Ilocos Sur-1 Participant: Male-1.Ø “3 rd Training for Hatchery Workerson Stable Milkfish Fry Production forHatchery Workers and Operators on April15 to 24, 2009 at NIFTDC-Bonuan, Binloc,Dagupan City-2 Participants: Male-2.Ø “Training Workshop for the RapidAppraisal Team (RAT) re: StrengtheningGovernance and Sustainability of SmallScale Fisheries Management in thePhilippines: An Ecosystem Based FisheriesManagement Approach” on April 21-24,2009 in Cebu-1 Participant: Female-1.Ø “Training On Practical Genetics For24

ANNUAL REPORT 2009Aquaculture Especially on Tilapia, Carpand Catfish” on May 11-15, 2009 at BFAR-NFFTC Science City of Muñoz, NuevaEcija-2 Participants: Male-2.Ø Orientation Seminar on the ProjectStrengthening Governance Sustainabilityof Small-scale Fisheries Managementin the Philippines: An Ecosystem-basedFisheries Management Approach andAssessment of Fish Processors and FishProcessing Technologies on May 25-26,2009 at CSU-Gonzaga, Cagayan- 11Participants: Female- 4; Male- 7Ø Seminar-Workshop on School Librarianshipfor Public and Private Elementary andSecondary School Libraries on May 25-27,2009 at DepEd RO2, Carig, TuguegaraoCity- 1 Participant: Female-1Ø “Training Course On Scuba Diving ForFisheries Management (CLASS 15)BFAR-NMFDC in Cooperation with thePhilippine Navy Naval Special OperationGroup (PN-NAVSOG) on May 17-June12, 2009 at Sangley Point, Cavite City- 2Participants: Male-1; Female-1.Ø “Fisheries Observer Program Training”on May 18 to June 11, 2009 at NavotasFishport Complex, Navotas City- 2Participants: Male-2.Ø“National Seminar/Workshop On FoodSafety Management For The SeafoodIndustry: HACCP Requirements andApplications” on June 3-5, 2009 atthe Iloilo Grand Hotel, Iloilo City-1Participant: Male-1.Ø “Training on Lemna & Moina Productionand Vermiculture” on June 17-19, 2009at BFAR-National Freshwater FisheriesTechnology Center, Science City ofMuñoz, Nueva Ecija-1 Participant: Male-1Ø Training for Hatchery Workers andOperators on Management for StableMilkfish Fry Production on July 15,17,2009 at BFAR-NIFTDC, Bonuan Binloc,Dagupan City-1 Participant: Male – 1Ø 2nd National Training Course on InducedBreeding of Pangasius on July 19-24,2009 at BFAR-NIFTC, Tanay, Rizal- 2Participants: Male- 2Ø Training on Technology Updates ofImproved EXCEL, Improved BEST andCOLD Tolerant Tilapia (2 nd Batch) on July20-24, 2009 at BFAR-NFFTC, Science Cityof Muñoz, Nueva Ecija- 3 Participants:Female- 2; Male- 1Ø Training on Hatchery and GrowoutProduction Techniques of GiantFreshwater Prawn (Ulang) on July 27-31, 2009 at BFAR-NFFTC, Science Cityof Muñoz, Nueva Ecija- 8 Participants:Female- 1; Male- 8Ø Tourism Development Planning andProduct Development Seminar Workshopon July 29-30, 2009 at Punta AmelitaGarden Resort, Caquilingan, Cordon,Isabela- 1 Participant: Male- 1Ø Training on Hatchery and GrowoutProduction Techniques of GiantFreshwater Prawn (Ulang)-2 nd Batch onAugust 10-14, 2009 at BFAR-NFFTC,Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija- 5Participants: Female- 3; Male- 2Ø Hands-on Training on BrackishwaterAquaculture Development andManagement with emphasis onPolyculture Method for ICRMP Techniciansand Fisherfolks on August 25- September8, 2009 at BFAR-NBATRC, Pagbilao,Quezon- 6 Participants: Female- 1; Male-5Ø Trainer’s Training Workshop andInformation & Education Campaign (IEC)on the Use of Panukat Isda on September17-18, 2009 at MCS Station and FishingTechnology Laboratory, Navotas FishportComplex, Navotas City- 2 Participants:Female- 1; Male- 1Ø National Training on the Breeding andProduction of Freshwater OrnamentalFish on September 21-26, 2009 atNFRDI-NFBC, Butong Taal, Batangas- 2Participants: Female- 1; Male- 1Ø Seminar-Workshop on RecordsManagement on September 22-24,2009 at Cloud 9 Sports and LeisureClub, Antipolo City, Rizal- 2 Participants:Female- 225

BFAR Regional Office 02Ø Hands-on Training of Fisherfolk & ICRMPTechnicians on Livelihood Projects onSeptember 29- October 5, 2009 atBFAR-NBATRC, Pagbilao, Quezon- 3Participants: Male- 3Ø Training on Community Developmentas an Approach in the Application ofKnowledge Management and CommunitybasedInitiatives for SustainableAgriculture and Fisheries on October 12-16, 2009 at Fontana Leisure Parks, ClarkSpecial Economic Zone, Pampanga- 2Participants: Female- 1; Male- 1Ø Capability Building and LivelihoodTraining on the Breeding and Productionof Pangasius on October 19-23, 2009 atBFAR-NIFTC, Tanay, Rizal- 3 Participants:Male– 3Ø Fisheries Observer Program Training onOctober 27-November 21, 2009 at MCSStation and Fishing Technology, Fish PortComplex, Navotas City- 2 Participants:Male– 2Ø 2nd Part-Hands-on Training of Fisherfolk& ICRMP Technicians on LivelihoodProjects: Rearing of Stock and PondManagement on November 3-9, 2009at BFAR-NBATRC, Pagbilao, Quezon-4Participants :Female– 1; Male– 3Ø Training for ADOBE In-Design forNewsletter Layouting on November18-20, 2009 at Laboratory D, Collegeof Information and Computer Science,CSU Carig Campus, Tuguegarao City-1Participant: Male – 1Ø National Trainor’s Training on Fishery LawEnforcement on November 30-December15, 2009 at BFAR-National MarineFisheries Development Center, SangleyPoint, Cavite City- 2 Participants: Male – 2Ø Workshop on the Integrity DevelopmentAction Plan (IDAP) Implementation onNovember 25, 2009 at Casa Angela,Aguinaldo St., Tuguegarao City- 2Participants: Female– 1; Male– 1Ø “Training Course On Management andConservation of Coral Reef Ecosystem InAsia Pacific Region” on May 26-July 25,2009 in Japan-1 Participant: Female-1.Motivation is key. BFAR RO2 employees engage inyoga session to de-stress and maintain well-being.Staff from the BFP Tuguegarao led by C/NSP RoderickEsteban B. Ramirez, MD conducted Training onFirst Aid & Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation at BFARRO2 and its stations.Formulation of the BFAR RO2 Citizens Charter inline with the implementation of Anti Red Tape Act(ARTA). The activity is led by resource personsfrom the BFAR CO.26

ANNUAL REPORT 2009Typhoon / disaster mitigation measuresSummary of Damages and Outline of Rehabilitation AssistanceAffectedDamage on aquacultureTyphoonfisherfolkArea (ha) Quantity (pcs) Value (Php)“Emong”“Ondoy”“Pepeng”Rehabilitation assistanceQuantity (pcs) Value (Php)10.98 260,950 847,530.00 549,000 274,500.00728 71.191,079,240 &40,940 kg2,787 1,079.75 7,910,981 &236,728 kg358,6756,304,190 179,338.0032,695,909 5,583,732 2,995,554Typhoon“Ondoy”“Pepeng”Damage on Equipment / Facilities Value (Php)3 payaos, 2 bancas, 1 MFC, plus infra 1,256,000.00at MBSH & NLFROS397 units various fishing gadgets& damages to government facilities2,180,000Rehabilitation assistance125,000.00 for fishing gears and3,750,000.00 for governmentfacilitiesRegion 02, being part of the typhoon belt,was again not spared from the wrath of tropicalcyclones. Three major typhoons visited the regionwith major damages incurred by the fisheries sector.As rehabilitation assistance, BFAR RO2 providespartial fingerling requirement to flooded fishpondsand damaged cages and other production areas. Thebureau likewise provides fishing gear as assistanceto coastal folk who incur damages on their fishingequipment or gears.The following are measures recommendedby the BFAR RO2 Disaster Task Force to avoid or /and lessen impact of natural and other calamitiesto fishery projects:the fishpond at 4 meters interval wherein nets canbe attached immediately upon news of incomingtyphoon to prevent escape of stocks in case offlooding.6. or construct a covered hapa (net enclosure or cage)within the pond where stocks can be temporarilysecured in times of flooding. Use seine net to drivefishes towards the hapa.1. Consider timing of stocking of fingerlings such thatcritical periods can be avoided (floods and drought),abrupt change of salinity (for brackish water areas)and other water parameters due to floods and heavyrains.2. Increase and fortify pond dike for flood proneareas.3. Adhere to the Code of Practice for ResponsibleAquaculture FAO 214. Follow proper feeding rate andstock management to avoid fish kill. Proper zoningor spacing should be followed for fish cages to allowgood water flow and avoid pollution.4. Implement forced or emergency harvest duringoccurrence of drought, pollution or flood. Undersizedstock can be processed into tilanggit (daing) whilethe good sized can be marketed immediately orprocessed into a number of ways to increase value.5. Install sturdy poles around the inside perimeter of27

BFAR Regional Office 02Major Awards and Recognition Garnered for 2009oo2009 PAG-ASA Award – Dr. Jovita P. Ayson CESOIII. (please see feature story below)Four (4) passers of the Fisheries LicensureExamination namely Jyecebel C.Domingo, Aileen Z. Pelovello, R-jayC. Torres and Jay Arre M. Usquisa onOctober 27, 2009.- NSAP technical paper entitled “MarineFisheries Stock Assessment in Batanes Waters(Second Phase)” was presented and awarded 2 ndBest Research Paper during the Research andDevelopment In-House Review on October 1-2, 2009at Arinaya Beach Resort, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte.Vanguard of Region 2’s marine watersRD Ayson wins CSC PAG-ASA Awardmost notably the meting of guilty verdict, impositionof administrative fine, increase in the number ofapprehensions and the discovery of tactics employedby foreign fishers.Legal mandateRD Ayson receives her CSC PAG-ASA Award fromCSC Chair Orlando Salido and Executive SecretaryEduardo Ermita in Malacanang, Manila.Regional Director Jovita Ayson of the Bureauof Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Region02 bagged the much coveted Pag-asa Award, adistinction bestowed by the Civil Service Commissionto outstanding public officials and employees whohave upheld the ideals of public service. Particularly,she bagged the award because of her unrelentingstance against poaching on top of other notableaccomplishments relative to the management of thefisheries sector in Cagayan Valley.The award makes it two in a row for the ladydirector as she was also accorded the equallyimpressive 1 st Gawad CES Presidential Award lastyear.The CSC has cited milestones achieved over thelong-standing anti-poaching campaign in region 02Article XII of the 1987 Philippine Constitutionprovides that the State shall protect the nation’smarine wealth in its archipelagic waters, territorialsea and economic zone and reserves the use andenjoyment of such marine resources exclusively toFilipino citizens.Likewise, Section 87 of Republic Act 8550otherwise known as the Philippine Fisheries Code of1998 states that “it shall be unlawful for any foreignperson, corporation or entity to fish or operate anyfishing vessel in Philippine waters.”RD Ayson has taken to heart the implementationof this provision, upon marching orders of DirectorMalcolm Sarmiento, Jr. when BFAR was accorded linebureau status in 1998.Porous bordersPorous maritime borders, inadequate navalforces, lax fishery law enforcement has combinedand made Philippine territorial waters, to whatDir. Sarmiento terms as “economic playground” offoreign fishers.Given its proximity to neighboring countries orterritories, region 02 and the province of Palawan, areconsidered as hotbed of poaching in the Philippines.Marine resources that could have been harvested bylocal fishers are taken instead by foreign fishers, thuscontributing to poverty in the coastal areas.Another sad fact is that, poachers also targetprohibited and endangered species such as marineturtles, marine mammals, and rare shells.Increased apprehensionsData would reveal marked increase in the number28

ANNUAL REPORT 2009BFAR MCS patrol vessels on standby duty at PortIrene in Sta. Ana, Cagayan.of apprehensions of foreign fishing vessels in region02. For the period April 2002 to May 2003, therewere ten Taiwanese fishing vessels apprehended inregion 02 alone. Again, from the year 2006 to 2007,there were nine foreign fishing vessels apprehendedwithin the region. For the period December 2008 toBreakthroughBreakthrough would come in 2006 with thepayment of one hundred thousand US dollarsas compromise fine from two of five vesselsapprehended that year. On same year, BFAR RO2 hasalso recommended the cancellation of fishing vesselsand gear licenses of 21 fishing vessels registeredunder a dummy corporation. Another corporationhas also closed shop for same reason.To date, the bureau has collected a total oftwo hundred thirty thousand dollars or roughly12 million pesos as administrative penalties, thusadding to state coffers. This is in addition to a fewguilty verdicts handed by the courts. Not an easy featsince poachers are suspected to have connectionsdeep into the bureaucracy. It is also a common factthat poachers would escape custody with very flimsyreasons.The increased number of apprehension hasenabled BFAR to gain vital insights on the tacticspresent, there are 7 foreign vessels apprehended.This is due to the deployment of modern patrolcraft by BFAR and also operations made by otherfishery law enforcement agencies.The marked increase in the number ofapprehensions is a far cry from previous years whenforeign fishers were virtually untouchables and wereeven free to dock at the coastal towns of the region.Government records would show that theCagayan Valley region has been frequented byforeign fishers as early as the years just after theSecond World War.According to an estimate made in 2004, thecountry incurs an economic loss of 37 to 75 thousandUS dollar per foreign fishing vessel annually (atexchange rate of 50 pesos to 1 US dollar).employed by these foreign fishers such as the use ofdummy corporations and the renting out of CFVGLto other vessels.BFAR RO2 has also made recommendations forthe amendment and strengthening of current lawand the rectification of procedures in order to furtherconstrict window of opportunity of foreign poachers.Increase in fishery productionThe CSC, in bestowing Ayson with the award,has also noted the three-fold increase in fisheryproduction in Region 02 – from less than 20 thousandmetric tons in 1998 to more than 60 thousand MTlast year. The fish sufficiency level in region 02 alsomore than doubled from 24% to 56% during thesame period.29

BFAR Regional Office 02INTEGRATED COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROJECTNarrative Project Progress ReportAnnual Report 2009Project Title: Integrated Coastal ResourcesManagement Project Region 02Project Start: 2008 Project End: 2012Funding Agency: ADB - DENRLoan/Grant No. : Project Number: 33276; Loan Number:2311-PHI; Grant Number: 0071-PHI1. Overall ProgressUnder Component B (ICRM and BiodiversityConservation), wherein DENR is the lead agency andBFAR was tasked to facilitate the conduct of ParticipatoryCoastal Resource Assessment(PCRA), BFAR RO2 conducted6 Training of Trainor’s and 6 Actual PCRA at theMunicipalities of (4 brgy.) Sta. Teresita, (3 brgy.) Abulug, (9brgy) Sanchez Mira, (8 brgy) Pamplona, (9 brgy) Ballesterosand (40 brgy. {27 BFAR-ICRMP Funded, 13 *LGU Funded})Aparri, Cagayan. This resulted to a 92% (11 municipalities)accomplishment based from total project life targetof 12 municipalities. There is also a total of 117 brgy.accomplished out of the 132 project life target, an 89%accomplishment. Boat and gear inventory was includedduring the assessment together with the identificationof existing livelihood projects supported by NationalGovernment Agencies and Non-Government Agencies.(Annexure 1 PCRA Summary of Findings).BFAR RO2 also conducted 1 Orientation Briefingon the Writeshop on Municipal Coastal EnvironmentProfile (MCEP) preparation for the 12 ICRMP coveredareas. A 50 % accomplishment for the total project lifetarget of 2 MCEP Orientation Workshop. This was attendedby the LGU – ICRMP Technical Working Group consistingof Municipal Planning Development Officer, MunicipalBudget Officer, Municipal Agriculturist, Sangguniang Bayanon Tourism/Environment and Natural Resources/Fisheries,FARMC, Representative from Academe, Municipal HealthOfficer , ABC Chairman, SK Federation Chairman, FisherfolkRepresentative, People’s Organization Representative,PNP Representative, Women’s Group Representative,Non-Government Organization, DENR, and BFAR. MCEPfor the municipalities of Claveria, Sta. Praxedes, Buguey,and Sta. Teresita is being prepared/edited by LGU – TWGwith results of the PCRA being provided by this office asinputs for the document. Two municipalities, Sta. Ana andGonzaga are now in the finalization and publication of theMCEP. BFAR and DENR will assist and recommend for thefinalization of said document.Another activity undertaken was the formation andstrengthening of ICRM organizations in which BFARRO2 spearheaded the conduct of Reorganization/Strengthening of FARMC in 6 Municipalities. These arethe Municipalities of Sta. Teresita, Abulug, Sanchez Mira,Pamplona, Ballesteros and Aparri, Cagayan. MunicipalFARMCs were formed and officials were inducted by theirMunicipal Mayors. The council will be responsible in theformulation of local ordinances that will help sustain,conserve and develop the fishery sector in their respectivemunicipalities. These will also help them improve and befully operational through the creation of internal policies,plans and programs and later on be qualified to jointhe search for Outstanding FARMC for 2010. (Annexure2 Inventory of People’s Organization and Annexure 3Inventory of FARMC)Training/Workshops on Capability building andSWOT for FARMC were also conducted for the 12 coastalmunicipalities (Sta. Praxedes, Claveria, Sanchez Mira,Pamplona, Abulug, Ballesteros, Aparri, Sta. Teresita,Buguey, Gonzaga, and Sta. Ana). However, conduct of suchactivity was postponed for the municipality of Calayan dueto unfavorable sea weather condition. The SWOT resultshall serve as additional reference of the municipality incoming up with policies and relevant and timely ICRMinterventions. Likewise the Capability Building Trainingalso aimed at strengthening MFARMCs and fisherfolkassociations to establish high level of awareness amongthem towards the urgent need to conserve, manage andprotect their coastal resources.To familiarize bantay dagat, enforce futureMPA priority beneficiaries and community memberswith fisheries laws and regulations and strengthen thetechnical capabilities of fisherfolk and local officials inthe enforcement of salient provisions of the FisheriesCode and the Local Fishery Ordinances, BFAR RO2conducted Deputy Fish Warden (DFW) training forthe 12 coastal municipalities (TOT clustered group),wherein 420 individuals attended and will be deputizedas local fish wardens upon completion of trainings to beconducted early months of 2010. The Regional FisheriesTraining Center facilitated the conduct of said activity. Anorientation briefing on fisheries laws and procedures wasalso conducted during the 46 th Fish Conservation Week.(Annexure 4 Inventory of Bantay Dagat)30

ANNUAL REPORT 2009Assessment activities conducted under Participatory Coastal Resource Assessment of theICRMP.A Fish Examiners Training course was conductedat RFTC, Aparri which was attended by 35 LGU/BFARFishery Technicians and uniformed law enforcementofficers from PCG, PNP and Maritime Group. This coursegenerally aimed to increase number of Fish Examinerswithin the area and is also intended to facilitateprosecution and filing of illegal fishing cases. The futureFish Examiners will undergo Phase II (Post – Evaluation)to be done by the training management after 3 monthsand will finally have their Certifcate of Proficiency after 6months with their respective Identification Card.Preparatory works for the conduct of conference/convention on environmental laws and its enforcement forJudges, Fiscals, and the general public were undertaken.The activity will aim to route-out key issues on theimplementation of environmental laws and also familiarizethem on the national legal framework on FisheriesManagement and orient them on substantive laws of RA8550 including procedural laws and identify policy issuesand implementation gaps.On Biodiversity Conservation under ComponentB, BFAR RO2 started the preparatory works for the stockenhancement of 2 species (sea urchin and abalone).Likewise studies for said stocks, sea cucumber, lobster,abalone, siganids, blue crab, ludong and acetes arebeing planned in order to come up with comprehensiveinformation habitat/stock condition and as basis for stockmanagement.Activities under the Enterprise Development andIncome Diversification (Component C) include the conductof 2 Consultation workshops with PLGU and Stakeholdersand other agencies involved as a pre-requisite to theimplementation of various livelihood projects. Theconsultation with other agencies was conducted not onlyto seek possible areas of cooperation but also to identifycurrent livelihood projects in order to avoid possibleduplication and maximize impact of interventions. Thiswas attended by representatives from BFAR, DENR,DOLE, DOST, DTI, PLGU and PENRO. Partner agenciespresented list of fisherfolk and rural workers associationswith respective livelihood projects and likewise renderedbriefing on the livelihood assistances being provided bytheir agencies.List of potential livelihood projects underComponent C were likewise presented during conductof trainings in the coastal municipalities. PCRA data wereused as reference in the identification of these livelihoodprojects which are feasible for the coastal communities.A short list of demo project is on hand which shall beimplemented pursuant to Component C.The ICRMP Staff attended various trainingsin support to the implementation of various programsand projects. These are 2 Quarterly Regional SteeringCommittee Meeting conducted by DENR RO2, LGUOrientation and Planning Workshop, 2 Project TechnicalWorking Group Meeting, Consultation Workshop on ICRMSupport Policies and Marine Protected Area Management,Workshop on POP Finalization and Financial Management,Ecotourism Suitability Assessment and Gender SensitivityTraining, 2010 ICRMP Planning Workshop, 14 th FARMCNTWG Conference and Training on FARMC DatabaseSystem, Annual Assessment cum 2010 Planning Workshopfor the Integrated Coastal Resources Management Project(ICRMP), and ADB Mission review at FASPO-DENR, Manila.BFAR RO2 hired 4 contractual personnel,3 technical and 1 administrative for the smoothimplementation of ICRMP. These staff facilitated theimplementation of the over-all project activities.31

BFAR Regional Office 02BFAR RO2 FacilitiesCagayan Valley Research and Outreach Station for Freshwater ResourcesSalinungan West, San Mateo, IsabelaTel. No. 078 664 0317Fingerling Production and Dispersal Report, 2009SpeciesImproved GETEXCEL TilapiaAquarium fishesTargetProductionActualProductionDispersal16,000,000 9,240,000 8,600,00010,000 10,200 5,600CVROSFR is a satellite station of BFARNational Freshwater Fisheries Technology Center,Muñoz, Nueva Ecija – the central GET EXCEL TilapiaHatchery in the country. The station rendersextension services on technologies, such as tilapiagrow-out culture, and tilapia hatchery management.It serves as on-the-job training venue for both fisherystudents and fish farmers.The station is also promoting and producingpangasius fingerlings while native hito broodstockare currently being reared in line with plan of thebureau to revive and reintroduce this indigenousand delectable freshwater fish.Aquarium fishes, particularly guppy,swordtail, angel fish, goldfish and koi carp, are alsobeing produced and promoted by the station aspossible small scale livelihood venture. Technicalassistance accomplishments of the station were asfollows:• 48 LGUs served6,172 fish farmers served• 10 field visits• 7 hatchery operators served• 4 OJT students assistedSatellite Fish Health LaboratoryLocated in the station is the satellite FishHealth Laboratory. This facility renders services on:• water quality analysis (determination of DO,pH ammonia, temperature and turbiditylevel) for fishpond, fish cage operators andCBWs• parasitology and bacteriological examination• residue monitoring• fish kill monitoring and investigationMain concern of the station is the production of GETEXCEL Tilapia fingerlings thru pond-based andhapa method and distribution of said seed materialto fisherfolk clientele and dispersal to various waterbodies in the region. The station also undertakes theproduction of ornamental fish and pangasius.The laboratory rendered services as follows:• 53 samples analyzed• 77 fish farmers served• 3 aqua farm registered/inspected• 4 health certificates issued• 22 fish kill monitoring/investigation conducted• 7 trainings conductedBFAR Fish HealthOfficer MelbaFrancisco at work.32

ANNUAL REPORT 2009Agricultural Pilot Center Fish FarmCVLMROS, Minanga, Iguig, CagayanProduction and Dispersal Report, 2009SpeciesiGET EXCELTilapiaDuckweeds (kg)BFAR 2000 TilapiaCommon carpTargetProductionActualProduction740,000 402,000ActualDispersal354,0001,500 2,553 980260,000 420,000 276,000170,000 170,000 21,750The station renders technical assistanceon hatchery management and grow-out culture offreshwater fish species to walk-in or field clientsand OJT students. There were a total of 445 clientsserved in 2008.Apart from tilapia fingerling production,another major concern of the station is theproduction of duckweeds (Lemna sp.). These are tinyfree-floating plants that often form dense mats onthe surface of still or slow moving water. The plantis being promoted by the bureau as supplementalfeed for tilapia due to its reported high proteincontent. The station has completed research on the“Fertilization Trial on Duckweeds.”APCFF admin building, and production and experimentalponds, topmost and middle photos. Duckweedproduction tanks, above.Municipal Bangus Satellite Hatchery / Multi-species HatcheryTaggat Sur, Claveria, CagayanFingerling Production and Dispersal Report, 2009TargetSpeciesActual ActualProduction Production DispersalRed Tilapia 82,000 89,000 64,400The facility doubles as red tilapiahatchery, albeit on small scale, given the lackof bangus eggs to hatch. Red tilapia fingerlingsare dispersed to fish farmers from the coastalmunicipalities. Red tilapia is adaptable tobrackish water environment and promiseshigher income as this breed usually caters toa special market niche.BFAR RO2 has also expanded facilitythis year for its High Value Species Hatchery,which is located within the grounds of theMBSH. Trials on the artificial or captiveproduction of high value species such as seacucumber, lobster, abalone, mud crab, P.vannamei, and sea urchin are currentlyon various stages of development.The station is able to cut on electricity expensesthru the use of a windmill, at left,to draw saline water for its operations. Themulti-species hatchery, above.33

BFAR Regional Office 02Claveria Brackishwater Fish FarmPata East, Claveria, CagayanFingerling Production and Dispersal Report, 2009Target Actual ActualSpeciesProduction Production DispersalSaline tilapia(BEST)1,650,000 1,700,000 1,203,050Seaweed (kg) 10,000 11,655 10,975Main concern of the station isthe production of saline tilapia usingthe Brackishwater Enhanced SalineTilapia strain. Fingerlings produced weredispersed or distributed to 433 individualsand 31 local government units.Production ponds in the stationalso double as nursery for Gracilaria.Propagules produced were distributed to5 municipalities and were used as seedmaterial for demo projects of the Bureau.Research conducted in thestation for 2009 include “Mud crabCulture in Aquasilvi Pond” and “SemiintensiveCulture of Peneaus vannameiin Brackishwater Pond.”Buguey Shellfish Farm and Village-Level Seaweed Processing PlantMinanga Weste, Buguey, CagayanFingerling Production and Dispersal Report, 2009SpeciesTargetProductionActualProductionDispersalOyster (spats) 1,030,000 1,108,000 1,035,000Clockwise from top, CBFF adminbuilding, aquasilvi pond,saline tilapia breeders andexperimental ponds.Main trust of the station is the productionof oyster spats for distribution to oyster farmers andthe dissemination of its culture technology not onlyin traditional oyster producing areas but also in nontraditionalareas.Oyster production is concentrated in Buguey,Cagayan but studies conducted by BFAR have shownthat oyster, a popular and cheap to produce seafood,can also be grown in non-traditional areas such asSta. Ana, Gonzaga, Sta. Teresita, Claveria and SanchezMira, all in Cagayan.Oyster spats produced by the station weredistributed to 263 farmers.Also located within the station is theVillage-Level Seaweed Processing Plant. The plantis intended as facility to process Gracilaria, a type ofseaweed that is abundant in the municipality.34

ANNUAL REPORT 2009Northern Luzon Fisheries Research and Outreach StationSimbaluca, Sta. Teresita, CagayanProduction and Dispersal Report, 2009SpeciesTarget Actual ActualProduction Production DispersalBangus100,000(purchased)Seaweed propagules(kg)5,000 5,600 5,200· Mud Crab Culture in Aquasilvi PondBangus fingerlings that were dispersed by thestation were purchasedNLFROS serves primarily as research areafor various brackishwater aquaculture species andtechnologies. Research conducted for 2009 were asfollows:· TV on the Grow-out Culture of P. vannamei· Rearing of Milkfish Fry to Fingerlings (wildstocks)· Seaweeds Processing· Rearing of Siganid Fry to FingerlingsThe station also conducted the followingtechnology demonstration projects:· Milkfish Cage Culture· Saline Tilapia Cage Culture· Grouper Cage CultureDistribution of seaweed (Gracilaria) propagulestaken from nursery located within the station.Monitoring, Control and Surveillance OfficeDoneza St., Maura, Aparri, CagayanBantay Dagat Hotline: 078 888 2293The MCS Office in Aparri, together withsimilar offices in Basco, Batanes and Palanan,Isabela, serve as the main coordination area forfishery law enforcement particularly in the coastalareas. Personnel manning these MCS offices providetechnical assistance to counterparts from otherfishery law enforcement agencies like the PNPMaritime, Philippine Coast Guard, and to privatecitizens who are deputized as Fish Wardens.For 2009, personnel from MCS Aparri andPalanan joined patrol missions of BFAR MCS patrolvessels and were able to apprehend 2 foreign fishingvessels. Batanes MCS office likewise renderedtechnical services relative to the apprehensionsmade by local police and volunteers thereat.(detailed report can be found in page 17 - 21).Apart from fishery law enforcement, MCSAparri also takes charge of the collection of FishCaught report from commercial fishing vessels,and render training particularly on fishery lawenforcement.MCS Office in Aparri, Cagayan.35

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Aquaculture also tripled its production from 5,000MTto more that 15,000MT, annual growth rate wasMunicipal fisheries improved over the 8 yearsperiod, annual growth rate of 5.9% in 2008 and2007 to 2009 moving slowly at an annual rate of1.9% in 2008 and 1.2% in 2009Commercial fisheries managed to maintain its levelfrom 2002 to 2006, but was continuously down inTotal Fisheries production from 2001 to 2009increased by more than 60% with an average yearlyProduction (MT)Fishery Production , C. Valley, 2001, 2008-200916 CARAGA 103,657 2.07 82.5017 ARMM 877,676 17.50 100.00Rank Region Absolute Share to Cumulativevalue total, % share, %AQUA,15,336 ,MUN,32,469Growth Rate Vs/2001COM,15,677 ,ANNUAL REPORT 2009Production (MT)80,00060,00040,00020,000-Fishery Production , C. Valley, 2001, 2008-2009Total Fisheries production from 2001 to 2009increased by more than 60% with an average yearlygrowth rate of 7.0% in 2008 and 6.43% in 2009Commercial fisheries managed to maintain its levelfrom 2002 to 2006, but was continuously down in2007 to 2009 moving slowly at an annual rate of1.9% in 2008 and 1.2% in 2009Municipal fisheries improved over the 8 yearsperiod, annual growth rate of 5.9% in 2008 and6.81% in 2009COM MUN AQUA TOTALYear, SectorAquaculture also tripled its production from 5,000MTto more that 15,000MT, annual growth rate wasreduced in 2009 from 17.8% in 2008 to 14.5%.SectorYear200120082009Growth Rate Vs/20012001 2008 2009 2008 2009COM 14,297 16,350 15,677 1.9 1.2MUN 19,157 29,384 32,469 5.9 6.81AQUA 5,084 15,586 15,336 17.8 14.8TOTAL 38,538 61,320 63,482 6.9. 6.43TOTAL 38,538 61,320 63,482 6.9. 6.43reduced in 2009 from 17.8% in 2008 to 14.5%.AQUA 5,084 15,586 15,336 17.8 14.86.81% in 2009MUN 19,157 29,384 32,469 5.9 6.81COM 14,297 16,350 15,677 1.9 1.2Rank Region Absolute Share to Cumulativevalue total, % share, %PHILIPPINES 5,015,997 100.00growth rate of 7.0% in 2008 and 6.43% in 2009Fishery Production By Sector, C.Valley, 20091 CAR 4,229 0.082 I 137,357 2.74 2.823 II 63,482 1.27 4.094 III 272,114 5.42 9.515 NCR 69,785 1.39 10.906 IV-A 404,622 8.07 18.977 IV-B 691,545 13.79 32.768 V 273,563 5.45 38.21-9 VI 433,231 8.64 46.8520,00010 VII 233,765 4.66 51.5111 VIII 206,831 4.12 55.6312 IX 722,146 14.40 70.0340,00060,00013 X 155,525 3.10 73.1314 XI 66,665 1.33 74.4680,00015 XII 299,821 5.98 80.4416 CARAGA 103,657 2.07 82.5017 ARMM 877,676 17.50 100.00SectorYear, Sector2001 2008 2009 2008 2009AQUA,15,336 ,24%YearCOM MUN AQUA TOTALMUN,32,46951%COM MUN AQUACOM,15,677 ,25%200920082001COM MUN AQUA15 XII 299,821 5.98 80.4414 XI 66,665 1.33 74.4651%13 X 155,525 3.10 73.1312 IX 722,146 14.40 70.0311 VIII 206,831 4.12 55.6310 VII 233,765 4.66 51.519 VI 433,231 8.64 46.858 V 273,563 5.45 38.217 IV-B 691,545 13.79 32.766 IV-A 404,622 8.07 18.975 NCR 69,785 1.39 10.9024%25%4 III 272,114 5.42 9.513 II 63,482 1.27 4.092 I 137,357 2.74 2.821 CAR 4,229 0.0839PHILIPPINES 5,015,997 100.00Fishery Production By Sector, C.Valley, 2009

Batanes Cagayan Isabela NuevaVizcayaTrend in production per province overlast year’s levelQuirino CAGAYANVALLEYFishery Production (MT) By Province, C. Valley(2008-2009)60,00050,00040,00030,00020,00010,000-Batanes Cagayan Isabela N. Vizcaya Quirino2008 2009Percent share %Province 2008 2009 % ChangeBatanes 708 956 35.03Cagayan 49,997 51,252 2.51Isabela 8,159 8,529 4.54N. Vizcaya 1,755 1,885 7.42Quirino 702 860 22.44Total 61,320 63,482 3.52Trend in production per province overlast year’s levelPercent share %2008 2009Total 61,320 63,482 3.52Batanes Cagayan Isabela N. Vizcaya Quirino-N. Vizcaya 1,755 1,885 7.42Quirino 702 860 22.4410,00020,000Fish Sufficiency Level By Province, C.Valley 2001, 2008, 200930,000Cagayan 49,997 51,252 2.51Isabela 8,159 8,529 4.5440,00016050,00060,000140120159123140129Province 2008 2009 % ChangeBatanes 708 956 35.03100922001 2008 2009Fishery Production (MT) By Province, C. Valley(2008-2009)80604020-3320 188 5 12 14 13 16 12Batanes Cagayan Isabela NuevaVizcaya58 6138Quirino CAGAYANVALLEY5.17%Source: BAS R02-20Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources - Region 02Regional Government Center, Carig, Tuguegarao City5Telefax: 078 304 12 5331 / 078 8846 13 1614 12 3661Email: 20 bfar_ro2@yahoo.com18Website: http://region2.bfar.da.gov.ph/5.17%Printed by GOLDEN PRESS ( 844-15974033386058 61

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