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BFAR Issues Advisory as Water Discoloration Spreads in Panguil Bay; Tubod Imposes Temporary Seafood Ban

Northern Mindanao Correspondent — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000

BAROY, LANAO DEL NORTE — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has issued a local advisory following the continued water discoloration observed in several coastal areas around Panguil Bay since May 9, 2026, intensifying concerns over the ongoing fish kill incident that has already alarmed coastal communities in Lanao del Norte. The discoloration […]

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Dead Fish Wash Ashore in Raw-an Point, Baroy, Lanao del Norte; BFAR Probes Possible Fish Kill Causes

Northern Mindanao Correspondent — Tue, 12 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000

BAROY, LANAO DEL NORTE — Alarm has gripped residents in Raw-an Point, Baroy, Lanao del Norte after a large number of dead fish were discovered floating and washing ashore along the coastline, raising fears of a possible environmental crisis affecting the waters of Panguil Bay. Residents first noticed the unusual sight as dead fish began […]

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From Fish Cage to First Fortune: Malangas Fisherfolk Reap Rewards of Collective Effort

Zamboanga Correspondent — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000

Poblacion, Malangas, Zamboanga Sibugay — What began as a modest aquaculture initiative has transformed into a promising livelihood venture for members of the Aqua Bounty Fisherfolk Association, who recently celebrated a major milestone after earning ₱550,150 from their first harvest of bangus (milkfish). On March 30, 2026, the coastal community gathered with pride and excitement […]

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Multi-Agency Dive Cleans Gingoog’s Waters, Showcases Unity for Marine Conservation

Northern Mindanao Correspondent — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000

GINGOOG CITY, Misamis Oriental — In a powerful display of environmental stewardship and inter-agency cooperation, divers from the Police Regional Office 10 (PRO10) led a large-scale underwater cleanup drive dubbed “Scubasurero” at Puntod Shoal and the Gingoog City Pier on March 20, 2026—pulling together law enforcement, environmental agencies, and local stakeholders in a shared mission […]

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CARAGA strengthens local salt industry with new community-based production hubs in Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur

CARAGA Correspondent — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 02:00:00 +0000

CARAGA REGION — The Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) CARAGA has rolled out three new community-based salt production sites across Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur, marking a major boost for the region’s efforts to revive the local salt industry and create sustainable livelihoods for coastal communities. Two projects were […]

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43 Live Piranha Seized in General Santos City; BFAR-12 Warns Against Exotic Species Trade

SOX Correspondent — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 03:00:00 +0000

General Santos City — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region XII has intensified its crackdown against the illegal entry of exotic species after seizing forty-three (43) live Red Piranha during a land-based operation at the Bulaong Terminal on November 25, 2025. The Enforcement and Regional MCS Operation Center (ERMCSOC) launched the operation […]

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Surigaonon Fisherfolk Mark First Bangus Harvest, Boosting Local Food Security Under DA-BFAR’s AMEIP Program

Field reporter — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000

SURIGAO CITY — A major stride toward strengthening local food security and sustainable aquaculture was celebrated in Surigao City as members of the Barangay Baybay Lobster Culturist Association (BBLCA) marked the inaugural harvest of their ₱4.6-million marine fish cage project under the Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) Caraga’s Aquaculture and Mariculture […]

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BFAR Warns Public as Lianga Bay Shellfish Test Positive for Paralytic Shellfish Toxins

CARAGA Correspondent — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000

BAROBO, SURIGAO DEL SUR — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Caraga has issued a public warning after laboratory analysis revealed that shellfish samples collected from Lianga Bay in the coastal waters of Barobo, Surigao del Sur tested positive for Paralytic Shellfish Toxins (PST). According to the results of the Enzyme Linked-Immunosorbent Assay […]

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Panguil Bay Council Strengthens Push for Coastal Sustainability

Northern Mindanao Correspondent — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 02:00:00 +0000

TUBOD, Lanao del Norte — The Panguil Bay Development Council convened on September 18 at Kalimudan Hall to assess its accomplishments and chart new plans for the sustainable management of Panguil Bay’s coastal areas. The meeting brought together the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Region 10 (BFAR-10), led by Regional Director Edward Yasay, mayors […]

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DA-BFAR Renews Red Tide Warning in Four Areas, Cautions Against Contaminated Seafood

Field reporter — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 01:00:00 +0000

The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) has renewed its warning against the consumption of shellfish harvested from four areas due to the presence of paralytic shellfish poison (PSP), commonly known as toxic red tide. The advisory, issued in Shellfish Bulletin No. 6, series of 2025, on February 26, was […]

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