BFAR gifts Pangasinan coastline communities with P16.5-M projects

DAGUPAN CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in the Ilocos Region distributed P16.5 million in projects to local governments and fisherfolk in various coastal towns of Pangasinan on Monday during the Dagupan leg of the Handog ng Pangulo program. 

BFAR Regional Director Remely Lachica led the distribution of 25-foot fiberglass-reinforced motorized fishing boats complete with accessories to fisherfolk from the Pangasinan towns of Anda and Infanta and Dagupan City, and a 30-foot boat to the local government of Bolinao.

According to the project brief, these livelihood intervention measures will provide municipal fisherfolk with durable boats equipped with essential fishing, navigation, and safety accessories.

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“The project aims to improve safety at sea and promote sustainable fishing practices, ultimately strengthening food security and the socioeconomic well-being of coastal communities,” the brief said.

The 25-foot boats, valued at P150,000 each, were given to “verified registered fisherfolk” John Michael Decado and Marlito Raciles of Anda; Constancio Ebuen of Infanta; and Henry Escosio and Marlon Hiteroza of Dagupan City.

The boat provided to the Bolinao government was valued at P200,000.

Salt makers in the municipalities of Dasol and Bolinao also received livelihood projects. The Asindero Agricultural Cooperative in Dasol received materials for a single cooking structure worth P743,000, while the Bolinao Panag-Asinan Agricultural Cooperative received a salt washer worth P640,000.

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BFAR also distributed bangus and tilapia fingerlings to boost regional fish production, help achieve local food security and market demand, maximize the use of existing aquaculture facilities, provide livelihood support to fisherfolk and other aquaculture stakeholders, and strengthen the resilience and sustainability of the region’s mariculture industry.

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Fisherfolk in Lingayen received an oyster culture project using the raft method, an efficient aquaculture technology that can help increase oyster production.

The local government of Rosales, meanwhile, received post-harvest equipment for fish vendors, including fish tubs and weighing scales./coa