Tuguegarao City- The DA-BFAR 2 Regional Fisheries Inspection and Quarantine Unit spearheaded a re-orientation on the commonly traded fishes within the region and orientation on the newly revised Fisheries Administrative Order (FAO) 208-1, series of 2024 via Zoom platform on January 23, 2025, participated by BFAR Quarantine Inspectors, Certification Staff, LTP Issuing Offices Staff and the BFAR Law Enforcement Staff.
In her talk, Dr. Emma L. Ballad, Officer-in-Charge of RFIQU, emphasized the significance of the orientation in empowering staff to effectively monitor and regulate fisheries resources in the region, while strengthening the enforcement of laws on aquatic wildlife.
Meantime, the participants were briefed on the proper identification of commonly-traded fish species in Cagayan Valley using scientific methods. In addition, Ms. Rinaleen C. Asuncion, RFIQU Staff also provided a comprehensive discussion on the FAO 208-1 series of 2024, outlining the regulatory framework governing the conservation of rare, threatened, and endangered fishery species. Likewise, fish species which are regulated by the FAO 208-1 were presented by Mr. Leon Antonio, Jr, NSAP Staff.
The Fisheries Bureau urges fish traders and exporters to adhere strictly to the prevailing updated licensing and documentation requirements. This step reinforces the government’s commitment to combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. (R. Asuncion, RFIQU)
In her talk, Dr. Emma L. Ballad, Officer-in-Charge of RFIQU, emphasized the significance of the orientation in empowering staff to effectively monitor and regulate fisheries resources in the region, while strengthening the enforcement of laws on aquatic wildlife.
Meantime, the participants were briefed on the proper identification of commonly-traded fish species in Cagayan Valley using scientific methods. In addition, Ms. Rinaleen C. Asuncion, RFIQU Staff also provided a comprehensive discussion on the FAO 208-1 series of 2024, outlining the regulatory framework governing the conservation of rare, threatened, and endangered fishery species. Likewise, fish species which are regulated by the FAO 208-1 were presented by Mr. Leon Antonio, Jr, NSAP Staff.
The Fisheries Bureau urges fish traders and exporters to adhere strictly to the prevailing updated licensing and documentation requirements. This step reinforces the government’s commitment to combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. (R. Asuncion, RFIQU)
