A new chapter unfolding in the lives of the Caraganon fisherfolk! The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR)-Caraga formally launched on Friday, December 1, 2023, the Philippine Fisheries and Coastal Resiliency (FishCORE) Project for FMA-9, particularly in the coastal municipalities and cities of Agusan del Norte and some parts of Surigao del continue reading : DA-BFAR Caraga launches FishCoRe Project, to enhance ecosystems and community resilience in the region

The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) Caraga formally capped off the celebration of the 60th Fish Conservation Week in a meaningful awarding and closing ceremony held on Friday, September 22, 2023 at the Regional Fisherfolk Training Center, Masao, Butuan City. RFTFCD chief Anna Melissa M. Talavera, together with the continue reading : DA-BFAR Caraga caps off FishCon week, celebrates outstanding partners in fisheries management and conservation

The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) Caraga formally opened on Monday, September 18, 2023, the celebration of the 60th Fish Conservation Week with the theme: “Masaganang Pangisdaan, Maunlad na Ekonomiya.”   The Regional Bureau organized a motorcade around the municipality of Cagwait, Surigao del Sur – as its official venue – continue reading : DA-BFAR Caraga kicks off 60th FishCon week celebration in Cagwait, SurSur

At least 20 Caraganon fisherfolk are the latest beneficiaries of the fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) fishing boats livelihood program of the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) Caraga during the visit of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr., Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the Agusan del Norte Provincial Covered Court, Butuan City. continue reading : PBBM visits Caraga, delivers various assistance and livelihood projects

Regional director Omnia B. Olama formally turned over a Php18 million check to municipal mayor Ozzy Reuben Ecleo on Friday, July 7, 2023 to kickstart the construction of their legislated hatchery in Basilisa, province of Dinagat Islands. Mayor Ecleo thanked the DA-BFAR and pledged their full support to the project implementation and hands-on monitoring.  The continue reading : DA-BFAR Caraga turns over 18-million check to kickstart legislated hatchery project in Basilisa

In an effort to increase the fishery production of the province and support the livelihood activities of fishing communities in Siargao Islands, the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR)-Caraga distributed 15 units of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) boats with accessories to the fisherfolk beneficiaries in a turn-over ceremony held on June 30, continue reading : Siargaonon fisherfolk receive 28 FRP boats with accessories from DA-BFAR Caraga

Committed to provide excellent services in sustainable fisheries management, the DA-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Caraga Region celebrated its 76th founding anniversary on Monday, July 3, 2023. This year’s founding anniversary carries the theme: “Isang Ahensyang Nagkakaisa Tungo sa Pagkamit ng Masaganang Pangisdaan at Maunlad na Ekonomiya.” Highlights of the celebration were the continue reading : DA-BFAR Caraga celebrates 76th founding anniversary

Regional Fisherfolk Director Dr. Rey Salvador Convocar formally ended his term as the DA-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Caraga capped off the celebration of the Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Month (FFM) last Monday, June 5, 2023 at the Regional Fisherfolk Training Center in Butuan City. Throughout his tenure, RFD Convocar dedicated his time to continue reading : DA-BFAR Caraga caps off 2023 FFM celebration