BASCO, Batanes – Trained SCUBA divers of the DA-BFAR 2 in coordination with the state’s Department of Environment jointly conducted an underwater assessment of marine ecosystem along the waters of this province. Said activity is part of the annual habitat assessment for coral cover and fish visual census to provide data on the abundance of continue reading : Frogmen of DA-BFAR 2 Partners with DENR to Assess Marine Resources of Batanes

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – In an effort to bring in fisheries services right into the doorsteps of fisherfolk in remote areas such in the island municipality of Calayan, Cagayan, the DA-BFAR 2 through the Provincial Fishery Office of Cagayan embarked on a three-day Fisheries Technology Caravan on May3-5, 2023 in line with the annual celebration continue reading : DA-BFAR 2 CONDUCTS FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY CARAVAN IN CALAYAN ISLAND

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – A total of 1,956,363 pieces of milkfish (bangus) fry were distributed to fisherfolk-beneficiaries in Cagayan as livelihood assistance from the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Regional Office 2 (DA-BFAR R02) in coordination with Local Government Units (LGUs) last May 4, 2023. The dispersal activity is part continue reading : 1.9 M Bangus Fry distributed to Cagayan fisherfolk

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — “The DA declared the month of May as Farmers and Fisherfolk Month to recognize the efforts of farmers and fisherfolk who tirelessly toil our land and seas to ensure that we have ample food to eat, ”said Regional Director Angel B. Encarnacion in his welcome message during the kick-off ceremony on continue reading : DA- BFAR 2 OPENS CY 2023 FARMERS AND FISHERFOLK MONTH CELEBRATION

A true blooded Ivatan Mr. Rogelio G. Doplito, 52 is this year’s Fisherfolk Regional Director who lives in San Antonio, Basco, Batanes. Doplito earned his bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education at St. Dominic College in 2008. Fishing and farming is a way of life in the famous island province. Despite its laid back and idyllic continue reading : MANGINGISDANG DIREKTOR CY 2023 IS AN IVATAN

IGUIG, Cagayan — In its aim to boost fisheries production in the region, fisherfolk from two districts of Cagayan province participated in the Provincial Fisherfolk Assembly organized by the Regional Fisheries Training and Fisherfolk Coordinating Division on April 24, 2023, at the DA- Southern Cagayan Valley Research Center, Iguig, Cagayan. Said activity aims to encourage continue reading : DA-BFAR 2 Holds AQUAForum to Boost Fish Production

CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela — Nakiisa sa selebrasyon nang Araw ng mga Magsasaka at Mangingisda ang Kawanihan ng Pangisdaan Rehiyon Dos sa pangunguna ni Regional Director Angel B. Encarnacion ngayong araw, ika-12 ng Abril 2023 na ginanap sa BGD Sports Complex, Tagaran, Cauayan City, Isabela. Sa kaniyang talumpati bilang isa sa mga Pangunahing Pandangal, ipinaabot ni continue reading : DA-BFAR RO2 Nakiisa sa Farmers Day Celebration sa Cauayan City

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — As part of the Bureau’s adherence to Stress Awareness Month this April, personnel handling management positions convened for a one-day Stress Management Course which aims to help staff cope with the demands and pressures of daily life, particularly in the workplace. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines stress as a state continue reading : DA-BFAR 2 AIMS FOR A STRESS-FREE WORKSPACE

TUGUEGARAO CITY – Local fishers from this city and the neighboring town of Iguig received various post-harvest paraphernalia as part of the Bureau’s livelihood assistance to fisherfolk-beneficiaries who are engaged in fishing and fish trading which was handed over by Regional Director Angel B. Encarnacion during a Monday Convocation on April 3, 2023, at the continue reading : LOCAL FISHERS RECIEVE POST-HARVEST PROJECTS

TAGAYTAY CITY — Farm Managers of the DA-BFAR Regional Office 2, led by Atty. Ronaldo R. Libunao, Chief Aquaculturist of Fisheries Production and Support Services Division shared their technical and administrative management styles they employ in their respective production facilities during the National Technology Centers and Technology Outreach Stations Workshop held on March 28-31, 2023 continue reading : Fisheries Experts Share Management Bits of Technology Outreach Stations the DA-BFAR RO 2 Way