On December 20, 2023, a focused training session took place at the BFAR-12 Satellite Office in General Santos City, dedicated to equipping BFAR Law Enforcement personnel for their essential role in the FFSAPI-SARGEN Handline Fisheries Improvement Project towards Marine Stewardship Council Certification.
This training session aimed to engage key stakeholders, with a specific focus on law enforcement officials actively involved in the Fisheries Improvement Project towards MSC certification. The primary objective was to illustrate their crucial role in ensuring program success, particularly in addressing challenges related to maintaining lawful and sustainable practices in both commercial and municipal handline fishing.