AGLIPAY, Quirino – The fisheries Bureau here is bent to revive inland waters in the Region as it expands its coverage through the recent launching of the Balik Sigla sa Ilog at Lawa (BASIL) project in barangay Rang-ayan, Aglipay, Qurino on September 14, 2022 in time with this year’s observance of Fish Conservation Week.  DA-BFAR continue reading : DA-BFAR 2 expands BASIL project in Aglipay, Quirino province

SANTIAGO CITY, Isabela- Earlier today, the DA-BFAR Region 2 in collaboration with the City Government of Santiago leads the inauguration of the 10-Million pesos Multi-Species Freshwater Hatchery Project located at Gunot Seed Farm, Rizal, Santiago City, Isabela. DA-BFAR 2 Regional Director Angel B. Encarnacion and City Mayor Atty. Alyssa Sheena P. Tan graced the event continue reading : DA-BFAR 2 launches Multi-Species Freshwater Hatchery in Santiago City

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – On September 12, 2022, in observance of the 59th Fish Conservation Week, the DA-BFAR 2 joins the nation on the weeklong celebration which also coincides with the commemoration of the Maritime and Archipelagic Awareness Month as declared thru Proclamation No. 316, series of 2017 signed by then President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.   continue reading : DA-BFAR 2 OPENS 59TH FISH CONSERVATION WEEK CELEBRATION

Today, September 01, 2022, the DA-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Regional Office 2 personnel joined the country-wide simultaneous Online Zumba organized by the Civil Service Commission in support to the month-long celebration of the 122nd Philippine Civil Service Founding Anniversary. The month of September was declared as the Civil Service Month pursuant to Presidential continue reading : DA BFAR 2 JOINS THE NATION ON THE CELEBRATION OF THE 122ND PHILIPPINE CIVIL SERVICE FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY

CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela | The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Region 2 through its Provincial Fisheries Office in Isabela facilitated the distribution of fuel discount cards to 93 marginalized fisherfolk and fishers belonging to the indigenous people’s group in the coastal municipality of Dinapigue, Isabela on August 17, 2022. continue reading : DA-BFAR 2 distributes fuel subsidy to Dinapigue fisherfolk

SANCHEZ MIRA, Cagayan – Law enforcement officers of the DA-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources with the assistance of the Local Government Unit of Sanchez Mira spearheaded the disposal of Red Sea Shark or Wedgefish’s ( Rhynchobatus sp.)  carcass following the apprehension of local fishers who were caught in possession of rare and threatened species continue reading : #IUUFishing│DA-BFAR 2 – LGU leads disposal of seized rare and threatened shark

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The fisheries Bureau here led the seeding of 1,137,000 elvers belonging to the Anguilla family in the Cagayan River and its tributaries along the provinces of Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino and in Nueva Vizcaya to ensure food security and sustainability of livelihood of inland fishing communities who are dependent on the resource.   continue reading : #baliksiglasailogatlawa | DA-BFAR 2 leads the seeding of more than 1M Elvers in Cagayan River and tributaries to sustain fishers’ livelihood

TUGUEGARO CITY, Cagayan – Today August 15, 2022, Dr. Angel Encarnacion, Regional Director of the fisheries Bureau here urged the agency’s workforce to get their booster shots as he requested the region’s Department of Health- Cagayan Valley Center of Health Development (DOH-CVHD) to administer the inoculation at the regional office.  Said vaccination activity is in continue reading : DA-BFAR 2 Chief urges staff to get booster shots amid rise of COVID cases in the city

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – On August 11, 2022, the DA-BFAR 2 headed by Regional Director Angel Encarnacion, spearheads the send-off tribute to 12 graduating students from the Cagayan State University and University of Saint Louis Baguio who satisfactorily completed 200 hours of internship for their academic requirement. The simple celebration was an act of appreciation continue reading : DA-BFAR 2 Chief leads send-off tribute to student-interns

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – The fisheries bureau here collaborated with the University of the Philippines-Philippine Genome Center through Dr. Neil Andrew Bascos to study Sardinella hualiensis caught along the coastline of Cagayan province. The proteomic profiles of S. hualiensis will be studied to determine its similarities and differences with the more popular S. tawilis at continue reading : DA-BFAR 2 teams up with academes to ensure science-based fisheries management