TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — In a concerted effort to bring aid to island communities affected by recent calamities, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Regional Office 2 (BFAR RO2) joined forces with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), Multi-Mission Offshore Patrol Vessel MCS 3006, and several non-government organizations (NGOs) including the Philippine Red Cross and the Civic Group Peñablanca, for a Humanitarian and Disaster Response (HADR) mission bound for Calayan and Babuyan Claro Islands.

Conducted on October 1 and 8, 2025, the operation successfully transported and distributed nearly 20 tons of assorted relief goods to the island barangays of Calayan and Babuyan Claro. The relief items included food packs and essential non-food supplies such as shelter repair kits, hygiene kits, temporary shelter tents, nails, corrugated sheets, and plywood materials intended to support affected families in rebuilding their homes and restoring normalcy in their daily lives.

The HADR initiative exemplifies the strong inter-agency collaboration between government and civil society organizations in delivering immediate and sustained assistance to remote and disaster-affected areas in Northern Cagayan.

BFAR RO2, through its Fisheries Protection and Law Enforcement Group, also extended logistical and manpower support, ensuring the safe transport and distribution of relief supplies via seaborne operations.

This mission underscores the continuing commitment of BFAR Region 2 and its partners to uphold resilience, compassion, and service—reaching even the farthest island communities in times of need. (Rogie Langcay, FIS)