Project Updates

4th Batch Commercial Tuna Handliner User Training on Vessel monitoring systems & Electronic Reporting System (ERS)

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing & Allied Industries, Inc (SFFAI) organized another 4-day Capacity Building Workshop for the 4th Batch of Commercial Tuna Handliners at London Beach Resort and Hotel, General Santos City last November 28 – December 1, 2023. Part of the workshop is the

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4th Batch Commercial Tuna Handliners Training on Proper Catch Documentation and Reporting in Handline Logsheet

DA-BFAR Senior Fishing Regulations Officer Peter Cadapan facilitated the workshop on proper Catch Documentation and Reporting in Handline Logsheet and highlighted the importance of proper catch documentation last November 29, 2023. He said that Fishing logbooks contribute to the sustainable management of fisheries. By documenting catch data and species information, the government and scientists can

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4th Batch Commercial Tuna Handliners’ Tuna Species Identification training

Accurate identification of tuna species is essential for effective fisheries management. For this reason, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries, Inc. (SFFAII) facilitated a capacity building workshop for the 4th batch Commercial Tuna Handliners at London Beach Resort and Hotel,  General Santos City on

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Batch 4 Commercial Tuna  Handliners’ training on Proper Handling and Preservation of Tuna

A proper Tuna handling and preservation training was organized by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in partnership with the Socsksargen Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries (SFFAII) on November 28, 2023 at London Beach Resort and Hotel, General Santos City The training is part of the Fishery Improvement Program to capacitate Commercial

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Batch 4 Commercial and Municipal Tuna Handliners training on tuna fisheries sustainable management

To raise awareness on the importance of sustainable fisheries management, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in partnership with the SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries, Inc. (SFFAII),  facilitated a training on the Relevant Fishery Laws, Rules and Regulations for the 4th batch of Commercial and Municipal Tuna Handliners on November 28,

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MSC Orientation for the 4th Batch of Commercial Tuna Handliners in General Santos City

An orientation on the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) eco-labeling program and FFSAPI-SARGEN Handline Fishery Improvement Project for Commercial and Municipal Tuna Handliners in General Santos City was facilitated on November 28, 2023 by SFFAII Project Officer Shalimar Abdurahman.   The said orientation is part of the 4-day Capacity Building for the Commercial Tuna Handliners at held

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Empowering Fishermen with Practical Navigation Skill Training

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in partnership with the SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries, Inc. (SFFAII) facilitated a Practical Navigation training and workshop for fifty seven (57) Commercial Tuna Handliners in order to enhance their skills in navigating accurately and safely. Shipmater Capt. Roy Dela Cuesta discussed the principles of

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