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The Fisheries Production Division under Fisheries Services of Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform (M...
28/09/2023

The Fisheries Production Division under Fisheries Services of Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR) represented by Ms. Norhainie A. Pendulat, Officer-In-Charge, FPD and Ms. Baby Dindo, Senior Aquaculturist has attended the 3-day CLIMATE-SMART FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE (CSFAq) Training Workshop - 2 with Implementing Partners and other partners agencies funded by giz at Apo view Hotel on September 25-29, 2023.

The 3-day workshop objectives were to harmonize the ImPas fisheries commodities with the CSA consolidated checklist and to develop an ImPas commodity-specific checklist which will subsequently serve as a guide for the Fisheries Cooperatives/Associations that are being supported by the SPADE ImPas.

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[ISDAnews0606-102022]The Training on Improved Seaweed Farming and Processing Technology were attended by the staff from ...
12/06/2022

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The Training on Improved Seaweed Farming and Processing Technology were attended by the staff from region to province Rene A. Regaspi, MAFAR Seaweed focal person; Baby Dindo, Senior Aquaculturist of Parang Seaweeds Processing Plant; Janice Cabatuan, Aquaculturist II of Parang Seaweeds Processing Plant; Morsid Mamalangkap, Aquaculturist II of MAFAR Maguindanao; Rasul Sarail, Chief of MAFAR Fisheries Division - Basilan, Fardia Abduhasad, OIC of MAFAR Fisheries Divison- Sulu; Evelyn Martinez, Senior Aquaculturist MAFAR Tawi- Tawi, and Arlyn Abdulla, Senior Science Research Specialist of MAFAR Research Outreach Station Tawi-Tawi at Cabid-an, Sorsogon City and Bulusan, Sorsogon which was conducted by BFAR-National Seaweed Development Technology Center headed by Ms. Ida Capacio.

The training aimed to provide additional and innovative knowledge and skills on different technologies on seaweed farming to sustain the production of seaweeds in the region and maintain good quality seaweeds (Fresh, Raw dried, and enriched seaweed products) to help the seaweed growers/farmers/traders have a higher income.

The said training consists of lectures and hands-on activities such as branch culture, spore shedding micropropagation (seaweed tissue culture) in the laboratory, land-based and sea-based/grow-out cultivation of Kappaphycus and Sargassum. These seaweed species were considered to have a higher market value compared to other species of seaweeds. Also included were the post-harvest drying, processing, and marketing aspects of this valuable commodity.

During the course of the training, the topic on the insurance of crops and high value commodities by the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation was fortunately brought up by one of the resource persons which opened the door of possibilities and opportunities to the farmers, growers, and even traders in the region. Thus, a chance visit to the PCIC regional office in Legazpi City was arranged by the ever supportive Chief of NSTDC, Ms. Ida Capacio in order to elaborate further the details and services offered by PCIC as well as clarify the uncertainties on why ARRMM and now BARMM have not enjoyed the benefits of the said services. Indeed, a very fruitful meeting with the PCIC regional personnel materialized because the group learned that BARMM as region is not yet integrated into their system although we now have the Registry System for the Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA) which serves as a targeting mechanism for the identification of beneficiaries for different agriculture-related programs and services of the government such as farmers, fisherfolks, and farm laborers.

It is good to note that BARMM being the top producer of seaweeds in the Philippines contributed about 46.5% of the total aquaculture production. Henceforth, this training served as an avenue to further beef up the regions' efforts in sustaining its production in seaweeds and keep up with the changing times.

[ISDAnews06072022] Exposure visit to Feed Mill Facilities at SEAFDEC/AQDThe activity aimed at understanding the componen...
08/06/2022

[ISDAnews06072022] Exposure visit to Feed Mill Facilities at SEAFDEC/AQD

The activity aimed at understanding the component and operation of an aqua feed mill and possibility of adopting in the Bangsamoro for sustainable aquaculture and increase production of priority aquaculture commodities. Small-scale feed mill can be a good start in the region.

Minister MSY Policy Directions states that we have to strengthen R&D, building staff capacity and strengthen partnerships.

Technologies are available but we need to start, In Shaa Allah.

[ISDAnews060722] Exposure visit to Sandfish/Sea cucumber Hatchery at SEAFDEC/AQDSandfish (Holothuria scabra) is one of t...
08/06/2022

[ISDAnews060722] Exposure visit to Sandfish/Sea cucumber Hatchery at SEAFDEC/AQD

Sandfish (Holothuria scabra) is one of the most commercially-important tropical sea cucumbers that provide livelihood to many coastal communities in Bangsamoro, this fishery resource is threatened due to overfishing. Hatchery is needed to ensure sustainable sea cucumber production to meet global demand for dried trepang.

Technology is available and this can be considered a commodity of importance for hatchery production in Tawi-Tawi Regional Research Center.

The collaboration between Research Division and Fisheries Services is undergoing and will be more strengthened.

[ISDAnews06072022]~~~Mangrove Crab Hatchery Training~~~Day02:Biology & Identification of Mangrove Crab Scylla app. Cultu...
07/06/2022

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~~~Mangrove Crab Hatchery Training~~~

Day02:

Biology & Identification of Mangrove Crab Scylla app. Culture of Natural food organisms (phytoplankton), Plankton identification and Counting Techniques

[ISDAnews06062022] Mangrove Crab Hatchery Training{Day01}The Bangsmoro Director General, Mr. Pendatun S. Patarasa ...
07/06/2022

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Mangrove Crab Hatchery Training

{Day01}

The Bangsmoro Director General, Mr. Pendatun S. Patarasa and Ms. Norhainie A. Pendulat, Officer-In-Charge of Fisheries Production Division together with the participants from regional and provincial staff of MAFAR-BARMM undergone orientation and tour to the facilities of different cultured species at Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center-Aquaculture Department.

The training aims to provide technical knowledge and skills in hatchery of mangrove crab for sustainable livelihood and employment generation, specifically to learn the basic principle of hatchery operation and be able to produce crablets, also to understand its culture management process.

[ISDAnews06062022] MAFAR collaborates with SEAFDEC towards sustainable fisheries development in the Bangsamoro The Fish...
07/06/2022

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MAFAR collaborates with SEAFDEC towards sustainable fisheries development in the Bangsamoro The Fisheries Services of MAFAR-BARMM represented by DG Pendatun Patarasa meets with Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) Chief Dan Baliao in Tigbauan, Iloilo on June 6, 2022.

The meeting aimed at fostering partnerships on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture development to boost the fisheries industry in the Bangsamoro. Chief Baliao said that the center is willing to help the Bangsamoro region to improve its fisheries and aquaculture by developing its hatcheries for prioritized commodities, feed formulation and R&D that is adaptable to the fisherfolk.

As one of the Ministry's policy directions on strengthening staff capacity building, technical staff from Fisheries Production Division led by OIC Chief Norhainie Pendulat under the supervision of Director II Macmod Mamalangkap, PhD as well as Provincial Staff from Basilan and Maguindao undergoing Training on Mangrove Hatchery Operation and Management for the period of June 6-24, 2022.

The training aims to provide technical knowledge and skills in hatchery of mangrove crab for sustainable livelihood and employment generation, specifically to learn the basic principle of hatchery operation and be able to produce crablets, also to understand its culture enterprise management .

[ISDANews06062022]~~~Training on Improved Seaweed Farming Technology~~~Yesterday's lectures on the Updates on Seaweed In...
07/06/2022

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~~~Training on Improved Seaweed Farming Technology~~~

Yesterday's lectures on the Updates on Seaweed Industry, Biology and Physiology of Eucheumatoids,
Biology and aphysiology of Gracillaria & Sargassum
Culture of Seaweed; Laboratory based Kappaphycus and Gracillria, Laboratory-based culture of Asparagopsis, Land-based culture of Sargassum at National Seaweed Technology Development Center, Sorsogon city.

The seaweed farming is the fastest-growing aquaculture sector, but the industry still in a development stage and investigating the siting requirements, designs, infrastructure, and best management practices that will help in more efficient permitting and allow seaweed farming to expand with also being economically and environmentally sustainable.

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region In Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) shares 46.5% of the total aquaculture production of seaweeds making the region as the top producer in the Philippines. The introduction of new technology to seaweed culture will help a lot to improve more aquaculture production and improve the income of the fisherfolks (Seaweed growers/farmers/processors) to uplift their living conditon.

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