MAFAR-LDS COMMEMORATES 57TH FISHCON WEEK THROUGH COASTAL CLEANUP

Led by Deputy Minister Ammal D. Solaiman, the MAFAR-Lanao del Sur (LDS) celebrated the 57th Fish Conservation (FishCon) Week through Coastal Cleanup and distribution of fish farming support in Balabagan municipality today, September 24, 2020.

“Itong handog ng MAFAR ay panimula po lang ng mga susunod pang tulong mula sa BARMM para sa ikauunlad ng kabuhayan ng mga mangingisda ng coastal areas ng Kapatagan, Balabagan, Malabang at Picong. Makakaasa po kayo na nandito ang MAFAR para gabayan po kayo sa inyong pamumuhay”, said Deputy Minister Solaiman.

PARPO Mesug P. Unda emphasized the key role of the fisherfolk in uplifting the economic conditions of the community specifically in this trying time.

Highlights of the activity included the coastal cleanup participated by community stakeholders, BLGU partners and MAFAR-LDS officials and the distribution of fish livelihood support packages.

One hundred sixty-four (164) beneficiaries from Barangays Banago and Poblacion Balabagan received 14 units of portable smoke burner, 50 sets of marine gill nets, 50 units of tuna handline and 50 units of multiple handline.