Anchored on this year’s sub-theme, “Lead like the Babaylans, Filipinas!”, the celebration highlights the enduring legacy of women as leaders—guided by wisdom, resilience, compassion, and integrity. Dr. Dennis D. Tanay, Center Chief of the BFAR-NFDC, graced the start of the center’s month-long celebration of National Women’s Month 2026, which will include gender-responsive activities to be continue reading : 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟎𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources – National Fisheries Development Center (BFAR–NFDC) kicks off the celebration of 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, honoring the invaluable contributions of women in the fisheries sector and beyond.

Bfar-NFDC, Dagupan City | January 2026 – a total of 113,600 pieces of Giant Freshwater Prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii), locally known as “ulang” or “pahi” post-larvae (PL) were distributed to various beneficiaries by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources – National Fisheries Development Center (BFAR-NFDC). Of the total, 21,600 pl were distributed to bfar region continue reading : A prawnductive start of fy 2026!

Each shellfish string is estimated to contain 1,000 Oyster spat, which will be grown to marketable size in 6-8 months. This distribution of string also made possible in partnership with BFAR RFO1 under the MARLIN 2.1 Livelihood of FishCoRe Project. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources – National Fisheries Development Center (BFAR-NFDC) is the continue reading : Look|| 10,000 Shellfish Strings were distributed to the Dasol Salt Makers Association of Dasol, Pangasinan on January 12, 2026

It’s been a 𝗙𝗜𝗡tastic start for 2025 as BFAR-NFDC successfully distributed a total of 158,420 pieces of Molobicus Saline Tilapia fingerlings to the local government units of Salcedo, Ilocos Sur; San Jacinto, Pangasinan; and Mangaldan, Pangasinan, as well as fisherfolk from Dagupan City, Lingayen, Malasiqui, Baguio City, and Malate, Manila. Stay tuned for more updates! continue reading : FINGERLING DISTRIBUTION | Molobicus Saline Tilapia

In observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW), with the sub-theme “VAW Bigyang Wakas, Ngayon na Ang Oras!,” the NFDC, in partnership with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office I, conducted an orientation on Anti-Violence Against Women and Children for its staff and personnel on November 27, continue reading : BFAR-NFDC conducted a one-day orientation on Anti-Violence Against Women and Children

On October 21, 2024, three dedicated technical personnel from the BFAR – National Fisheries Development Center took their oath of office before OIC-Director Isidro M. Velayo, Jr., MDM at the BFAR Central Office in Quezon City.

 This remarkable achievement not only reflects your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence but also contributes significantly to our mission of promoting sustainable fisheries.