BFAR distributes 100,000 tilapia fry in Ilocos

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur— The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Ilocos distributed 100,000 tilapia fry to fisherfolk across the region during the 70th Fishery Industry Forum held Wednesday (Sept. 16) at the Dingras Civic Center in Dingras, Ilocos Norte.

The distribution was part of the forum’s efforts to boost fish production and provide fisherfolk with support to improve their livelihoods.

The forum, themed “Masaganang Pangisdaan, Tungo sa Maunlad na Ekonomiya,” brought together fisherfolk, fishery stakeholders, aquapreneurs and representatives from various local governments.

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Henry Canlas Jr., BFAR Ilocos OIC-chief of the Fisheries Production and Support Services Division, led the forum in partnership with Dingras Mayor Joemelle Ernesti Saguid-Go Sy.

Discussions covered market linkages, access to credit institutions, aquaculture farm registration, new technologies and innovations, and regulatory standards in the fisheries sector.

A one-stop shop was also held, featuring services and information from Kadiwa, the Philippine Statistics Authority, Department of Trade and Industry and Department of Science and Technology.

The activity aimed to strengthen sustainable fisheries production by expanding access to opportunities, government services, technology, knowledge and other support for fisherfolk and aquapreneurs.  /mr