WORLD FISHERIES DAY
Celebrating #WorldFisheriesDay! Today, November 21, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MAFAR-BARMM) joins the celebration of 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆, honoring the dedication of Bangsamoro fisherfolk who sustain our vital aquatic resources. We also recognize the efforts of policymakers, researchers, and conservationists who champion…
NATIONAL SEAWEED CONGRESS 2024 HIGHLIGHTS INNOVATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PHILIPPINE SEAWEED INDUSTRY
PUERTO PRINCESA, PALAWAN – The National Seaweed Congress 2024, held on November 7-8, brought together key stakeholders in the Philippine seaweed industry to discuss the latest developments, trends, and innovations. Director General for Fisheries Mr. Pendatun S. Patarasa, MPA; Director II of Fisheries Operations Services Dr. Macmod D. Mamalangkap; and OIC of the Fisheries…
MAFAR GAIN SKILLS TO SPOTLIGHT BANGSAMORO FARMERS’ STORIES THROUGH DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING
MAKATI CITY – Information, Communication and Technology Section of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform undergo Training on Documentary Production and Script Writing on October 27-31. This activity aims to capacitate ICTS personnel with enhanced knowledge in documentary production and scriptwriting, ensuring efficient service delivery to the Bangsamoro farmers, fisherfolk, and agrarian reform…
FISHERIES PERSONNEL TRAIN IN CORAL REEF MONITORING TECHNIQUES
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform through its Fisheries Services, recently organized a Training-Workshop on Coral Reef Assessment and Monitoring using the C5 Method and an Orientation to Taxonomic Amalgamation Units (TAUs). This event took place at Precious Cabana Resort in Brgy. Badak and Brgy. Tapian, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte, from…
BUILDING RESILIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY: NEW AGRICULTURAL FACILITIES TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES IN BARMM TO ENHANCE LIVELIHOODS AND ENSURE FOOD SECURITY
COTABATO CITY – New agricultural facilities launched this month in the Bangsamoro region aim to strengthen livelihoods, boost incomes, and improve food security for farming and fishing communities. Supported by the “Support Agriculture and Agribusiness Enterprises in Mindanao for Sustainable Development” project, funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in partnership with the Food…
MAFAR-BARMM TRAINS AGRI-FISHERY EXTENSION WORKERS ON RSBSA GEOREFERENCING TO BOOST FARMER ENROLLMENT
COTABATO CITY – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform – Bangsamoro Autonomous in Region Mindanao (MAFAR-BARMM) through the Registry System for Basic Sector in Agriculture Project Management Office (RSSA-PMO) conducted a Training on RSBSA Georeferencing Use and Operation for Agri-Fishery Extension Workers from Maguindanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte, and Special Geographic Area…
MAFAR STRENGTHENS FISHERIES PERSONNEL’S SKILLS IN INLAND WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT THROUGH INTENSIVE TRAINING
SOUTH COTABATO – The Inland Resources Management Section (IRMS) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform conducted training to capacitate fisheries personnel on inland water resource management on October 22-25. This activity aims to capacitate the participants on the importance of conserving inland resources. Provide awareness on the importance of targeted management areas…
MAFAR-SDF BREAKS GROUND ON KEY AGRICULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN MDN, MDS TO BOOST FARMERS’ LIVELIHOODS
The Special Development Program of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform led the simultaneous groundbreaking and inspection of infrastructure projects in some areas in Maguindanao on October 9-16, 2024. The ceremonial groundbreaking aims to Improve infrastructure that meets community needs and supports economic development. MAFAR-SDF Program Officer Roselainie A. Mamalaguia, MAPDS, and…
FARM-TO-MARKET ROADS TO IMPROVE LIVES AND LIVELIHOODS OF MDN, MDS
Farmers and residents from Maguindanao del Norte and Maguindanao del Sur will soon benefit from a farm-to-market road, streamlining the transportation of farmers’ produce. The Special Development Program of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform headed the three consecutive groundbreaking of FMR on October 14-15. Engr. Mastura Abdul, MAFAR-Engineer and Member of the…
GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR COFFEE DRYING FACILITY HELD IN PATIKUL, SULU
SULU -The Philippine Rural Development Project, Regional Project Coordination Office BARMM held a groundbreaking ceremony on October 15 for the Construction of an All-Weather Drying Facility for Coffee in Barangay Latih, Patikul, Sulu. This drying facility is worth PhP593,770 funded under the World Bank’s 2nd Additional Financing with EU Co-Financing Grant designed to support…