The DA-BFAR Magazine Vol.21 No, 2
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2013 Aqualink Highlights
Organic Tilapla Culture
Joint Mobile Registration and Licemsiliilg
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ADVISORY BOARD Atty. Asis G. Perez Director Atty. Benjamin F.S.Tables, Jr. Asst. Director for Administrative Services
EDITORIAL BOARD Nazario C. Briguera Editor-in-Chief Kaye Kirsteen B. Mendoza Junior Editor Kristine May B. Borbon Crisel S. Marcelo Anna Leigh S.Villanueva Writers Randy Emmanuel M. Dela Cruz Lay-out and Design: Glaiza R. Hernandez Technical Researcher: Glaiza R. Hernandez Jovencio C. Rulioda, Jr. Circulation: Jovencio C. Rulioda, Jr. and Regional Information Officers Photog raphy:
Regional Advisers Regional Directors Lilibeth L. Signey Nestor P. Domenden Jovita P.Ayson Remedios E.Ongtangco Esmeralda Paz D. Manalang Ruben J. Jardin Dennis V. Del Socorro Drusila Esther E. Bayate Andres M. Bojos Juan D. Albaladejo Ahadulia S.Sajili Visa T. Dimerin Fatma M.ldris Ambutong K. Pautong Nerio G. Casil Janice D. Musali
Regional Information
Officers
Rodelyn Foronda Remely B. Lachica Aileen A. Silva Lanie Lamyong Maribeth H. Ramos Reynalee Tutop Divina Arlene Gillego Ronaldo Canabe Kathleen Ann Hilotin Janice T. Ragus Alma Saavedra Gesselle Zeta Jimmy Salamida Pilar liagan Noel M. Saldajeno Anthony Gonzales OmarT. Sabal Shane Abeguel T. Eviota Farhana Usman
The Fishfiles magazine is published by the Bureau of Fisheriesand Aquatic Resources and distributed free of charge to interested individuals and institutions associated with fisheries and aquatic resources.
You may send contributions to: The Editor, Fish Files Magazine PCA Compound, Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City Email: dabfar_iprg@yahoo.com naze_cb@yahoo.com
OF FISH, LIFE, AND MINDSET The bountiful and breathtaking beauty of the Philippine waters is a source of the country's national pride. The abundance, the vast resources and territorial coverage estimated to be seven times larger than its land area are enough reasons why some nations take keen interest in the Philippines' marine and aquatic resources. Blessedwith a total territorial water area of 2.2 million square kilometers, including the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ),the Philippines abounds in coastal and marine habitats which serve home to at least 4, 957 species of marine plants and animals, of which 28 percent are economically important, and 70percent are flagship species.It is only fitting that the country be tagged as the "center of the center of the world's marine biodiversity." With this abundance of aquatic resources, it is no surprise that the commercial value the country gets from its fishery resources has benefited millions of Filipinos whose livelihood comes from fishing and other fishery-related industries. In fact, the fishery resources contribute much to the country's economic performance, thereby, putting the country at the pedestal of the world's best record on fish production. Based on the latest Philippine Fisheries Profile, in 20 70,the Philippines ranked 5th among the top fish producing countries in the world with its total production of 5.76 million metric tons of fish, crustaceans, mollusks and aquatic plants, including seaweeds. Thisprovides for both food and livelihood of the people. It is estimated that fish and other aquatic products supply up to 70percent of the total animal protein intake of Filipinos while the fishing industry employed around 7.6million fishing operators nationwide. Meanwhile, the fishing industry's contribution to the country's Gross Domestic Products (GOP)were 7.9%and 2.2% at current and constant prices, respectively. On the other hand, it is important to note that behind these positive developments are several problems besetting the Philippine fisheries. Tenout of thirteen major fishing grounds, for instance, have already shown signs of over-exploitation according to a scientific study called the National Stock Assessment Program. And for sometime this particular issue was shunned and treated a taboo. It was only recently that the government has taken a new mindset-that of which will face the predicament besieging our fisheries sector squarely rather than softening the blow. Thus, through the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources(BFAR),the national agency mandated to manage, protect and conserve the country's fishery resources, initiatives have been rolled out that to ultimately curb not only illegal and unregulated fishing activities but also the unreported incidences. The serious implementation of closed season for fishing in some bays and gulfs which have yielded the desired results, for instance, is one good example. The government likewise realized that it cannot pass on the full responsibility of protecting the environment to volunteer civilians whose lives are put in jeopardy going after unmindful individuals who rake the resources unabatedly. With this to consider, the BFARstrongly pushes for reorganization and manpower build-up in order to strengthen its ground-level operations particularly in the area of fishery law enforcement. The bureau foresees that through the increased visibility of able government personnel at the base will effectively ward-off elements who are engaged in environmental abuse. Despite some challenges, the abundance of the Philippine fishery resources offers a bright hope that the sorry state of some fishing areas can still be reversed. The government through the BFARis heading towards the right direction as it takes up the necessary and appropriate corrective measures. The Golden Year of Fish Conservation Week opens a new era where stakeholders, concerned organizations and even ordinary individuals could take part in a collective effort to ensure that the Philippine marine and inland resources reach the next generations. One must have an outlook, however, that fish or resource conservation for that matter, is not only about protecting the fishes per se.More importantly, resource conservation is about sustaining the desire to participate in a cause. It is about keeping the fire of vigilance burning until it streams and eventually, awakens national consciousness.
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DIRECIOR'S
MESSAGE
SECRETARY'S MESSAGE On behalf of the entire Department of Agriculture Family,I would like to commend the men and women of the Bureauof Fisheriesand Aquatic Resourcesfor spearheading the 50th FishConservation Week Celebration this October. This year'stheme: "Pangisdaang pinagyaman ngayon, henerasyong sagana sapanghabang panahon" reflects the essenceof what we, in the government, are striving to pursue: to protect and conserve our marine and aquatic resourcesso that a greater number of Filipinos will continue to enjoy its bounties, today and in the future. The activities and programs that highlight this annual celebration may vary from year to year,but let us not forget its one stern and unchanging message: we are all challenged to become better stewards of our land and water resources. Hopefully, with events like the FishConservation Week,we shall more vigorously generate greater public awarenessand strengthen our unity in ensuring the conservation and sustainable development of our fishery resources. With the cooperation of both government and non-government sectors,I am confident that we can ~~inably nurture and make the best useof laid af;d aquatic wealth towards attaining food -........."..._clJllI~I"'... nr路\I global competitiveness and inclusive gII()WlIllUJorIIUI agri-fishery sector. Mabuhay kayo!
Scientificstudiesand personal testimonies of fisherfolk revealed that fish catch in some of the country's major fishing grounds is dwindling as a result of the deterioration of our fisheries .:J and marine coastal resources. Our government iswell aware of its ailing state and it isfor this very reasonthat researchesare continuously being conducted to determine the severity of the "ailment" and find the "cure:' A concrete step for this is extending the coverage of the National Stock AssessmentProgram (NSAP). While these studies are carried out, our government, through the Bureauof Fisheriesand Aquatic Resources(BFAR), with its new dynamic approach, will not remain passive. Variousfisheries initiatives, ones which directly and subtly impose the conservation of our resources,are currently being rolled out in different parts of the country. We have been very vocal in our position that safeguarding our fishery and aquatic resourcesisthe keyto sustainable fishery production-that if we are to still enjoy the abundance of these resourcesin the coming years,then we must act now for its conservation and fast. Information and education campaigns through the use of various media have been intensified to reachall levels. We have sought the participation of the youth in our national activities, with the purpose of inculcating in them the significanceof conservation.We rallied for the implementation of sardine closed seasonand useof environment-friendly fishing gear and more often than not, educated rather than penalized those who haveviolated fishery orders. And yet, there is still more to be done but we are not worried. We take pleasure in knowing that we are not alone in this cause.The bureau is constantly collaborating and working with various sectors,the local government units (LGUs), partner agencies,community-based fisherfolk groups, non-government organizations (NGOs)and other advocacy groups in responding to issuesthrough the implementation of measuresthat will restore our resources. The 50th Yearof FishConservation Week comes at an opportune time. The theme "Pangisdaang Pinagyaman Ngayon, HenerasyongSagana SaPanghabang Panahon," ultimately captures our intention. We already nave cut across a century of time and numerous challenges we have steadfastlyengaged. Aswe sailtowards another 50 yearsof protecting the fisheries resourcesand the sector that thrives though it, may we not stray from the causeand seeto its fulfillment. MabuhayTayong Lahat!
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National Activiti~s
MONDAY
OCTOBER 14, 2013 PCA Covered Court 5:00AM - 5:00PM
Ma~I{)AY TU~AY OCTOBER 14 - 15, 2013 MANILA OCEAN PARK 9:00AM - 5:00PM
5Scientific thNFRDI Conference
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Ballet Interpretation of''Sanktuaryo" (UP Dance Company) from the Awit ng Mandaragat Music Album Interview with Director Perez on the significance of fisheries and resource conservation and protection Booth displays of fishery products from 16 BFARregions Preparation of Value-Added Products from KnifeFish Seafood Boodle (Breakfast)
TUESDAY
OCTOBER 15,2013 SM MEGAMALL MEGATRADE HALL C 10:00AM - 5:00PM
2013 FISH IS LIFE Aqua Trade Fair, Exhibit and Symposia
HOLY MASS •
Officiating Priest: Rev. Father Anderson Monteiro de Rezende, FDP
OPENING PROGRAM •
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Flag Raising Ceremony Opening Remarks Director Asis G. Perez Keynote Message: DA-Secretary Proceso J. Alcala Launching of the 50th FishCon Week Commemorative Stamps with Postmaster General Josefina M. dela Cruz Launching of IECcampaign on Knifefish: "Knifefish puksain, Laguna de Bay pasiglahin"
'KAUGNAYAKO Agency Exhibits KABAL/KAT KAM/ Producer's Show
KAYANATIN Technical Symposia: Food Safety, Standards and Value-Adding of Aquafarmed Products
PRESSCONFERENCE •
Final Judging: MuSEAka;SEAnema Likhang Kabataan para sa Yamang-Pangisdaan entries
Opening Message: Director Asis G. Perez Keynote Message: DA-Secretary Proceso J.Alcala Ribbon Cutting
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BFAR'sFood Safety Program for Fish and Fishery Products Consuelo C. Baltazar International Standards for Fishery Products Belinda S. Raymundo Utilization of Emerging Aquaculture Species into Value-Added Products Cherry E.Romero
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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16, 2013 SM MEGAMALL MEGATRADE HALL C 10:00AM - 5:00PM
KAYANATIN
Technical Symposia: Credit Window and Fisheries Crop Insurance Facilities
THURSDAY
OCTOBER 17,2013 SM MEGAMALL MEGATRADE HALL C 10:00AM - 5:00PM
KAYANATIN
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ACPC Programs Rumina A. Gil Credit Surety Fund: Sustaining Economic Growth Through Increased Credit Flows Value-Adding Nilo N. Iglesias Program Features of Industrial Guarantee and Loan Fund Ma. Jocelyn Q. Pobre Integrated Support for the Development of Aquaculture (lSDA) Diosdado M. Domingo
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Fishery Law Enforcement Framework, Operational Policies, and Protocols: Key to Rebuilding Institutional Capacities Nilo S. Katada, PhD. Demonstration Experiment on Photovoltaic System (Solar Panel) as Power Source for Milkfish Production Seiji Hirano Hiroaki Tsutsumi, PhD.
KAYANATIN
Technical Symposia: Harnessing Mega Diverse Wildlife
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Technical Symposia: Eco-based Management & Environmental Sustainability in Aquaculture • •
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Organic Aquaculture Roadmap Ma. Luisa B. Barcia Climate Change in Fisheries and Aquaculture Irma F. Ortiz SEAFDECIAQD's Programs on Climate Change in Aquaculture Felix G. Ayson, D. Sc. Environmental Impacts of Mariculture Maria Lourdes Sam Diego McGlone, Ph.D.
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Eel HatcheryTechnology and Grow-outTechniques Emilia F. Saito Coral Propagation for Reef Restoration Ronald D.Villanueva, PhD. Sea Cucumber Hatchery Technology and Grow-outTechniques Marie Antonette J. Menez, Ph.D. Giant Clam Technology and Grow-outTechniques S.Suzanne M. Licuanan, Ph.D. Dr. Ronnie Estrellada Pharmaceutical Application of Substances, Chemicals derived from Aquatic Wildlife Gisela P. Concepcion, Ph.D. Aquaculture of Kapis shell (Placuna placenta) Jocelyn M. Ladja, MSc Aquaculture of Seahorse (Hippocampus spp.) Luis Maria B.Garcia, Ph.D.
National Aetivities THI~l~SDAY FRI61(y OCTOBER 17 - 18, 2013 FONTANA LEISUREPARKS, PAMPANGA
ifhT1LAPIA CONGRESS
"lilapia: Isdang Pangkabuhayan at Pangkaunlaran"
FRIDAY
OCTOBER 18,2013 BFAR CONFERENCEROOM 10:00AM - 12:00NN LAUNCHING OF PROJECT •
"Pilot Survey for Disseminating SME Technologies for Photovoltaic System (solar panel) for Milkfish Production in the Philippines"
FRIDAY
OCTOBER 18, 2013 PCA COVERED COURT 6:00PM - 9:00PM GABI NG PARANGAL SA MGA KABALIKAT SA PANGISDAAN (Pagtatapos ng Programa) • • •
Recognition of Partners Awarding of Grand Winners of MuSEAka;SEAnema competitions Posthumous Award - Gloria Guevarra
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IEC CAMPAIGN
WEEK-LONG CAMPAIGN
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Region II, I,VI, XI, - Exhibits on Fishery Products
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Region II - Seminar on Organic Aquaculture Technologies - Fisheries Games October 14-18
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RegionV - Booth Exhibit on Fishery Conservation and Management - Food Tasting "Sarong Hungit, SArong Namit" of Baloko Canned Sardines+Rice and Bicol Express+Rice October12-19 - FARMC'sLectures and Video Showing on CRMto Elementary School Children using the AGCATONMascot October 14-19 - FORUMon Sinarapan Conservation with LGUand Buhi MFARMC,
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RegionVIl - Conduct of Refresher Course: Capability Building for MFARMC for Municipalities of Danajon Bank, Bohol October14-18 - Dispersal ofTilapia Fingerlings October 15-18
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CAR - Fish Maket Inspection - Tree Planting - Stocking of Fingerlings October 14-18 & 21-31
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Region II - Fishery Law Enforcement (Market Denial, Patrolling) - IECre: Significance of Fisheries Resource Protection and Conservation October 1-30 Region IV-B - Radio Airing (Puerto Princesa City and Calapan City)
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RegionV - IECCampaign to Stop Gathering and Marketing of Banned Shells October 15-19
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Region VI - Fish Conservation Week 2013 Hanging of Streamers
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RegionVIl - Distribution of IECMaterials on Aquaculture Systems October 14-18
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Region VIII - Oriention and Distribution of IECMaterials Coastal Resource Management CAR - IECwith Region Program
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iona I Activities MONDAY
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OCTOBER 15,2013
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Region I - MOA signing of Mangrove Population Enhancement Project and Planting
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Region III - Fingerling Dispersal (SalineTilapia) - Communal Stocking ofTilapia - Coastal Resource Management Planning - Lecture in Fishery Technology - Stocking of Siganid in Cages
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Region IV-A - Awarding of 1 Unit PressureCooker - Awarding of 2 units Seaweed Drier with Non-motorized Banca - Distribution of Fish trap - Training on Ornamental Fish Culture and Breeding - Dispersal of Ornamental Fish - IECon Joint Mobile Registration Licensing - Training on Value Adding of Knifefish
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Region IV-B,V,VII - Coastal Clean-up
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RegionV - SCUBAsurero, - Video Showing on the Mangrove - FORUMon Sinarapan Conservation
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Region VI - Fisheries Quiz Bee
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RegionVIl - Launching of Projects Under BUB: - Mangrove Propagules Planting - Information caravan - Conduct Dispersal Activity for 10,OOOpcs. Tilapia and Bangus fingerlings - Mass Dispersal of Freshwater Species in Communal Bodies of Water - Hands-on Training on Polyculture of Milkfish and Siganid in Cage
Region I - Production Technology (Catfish, Pompano, Seaweeds) - Coastal Resource and Fisheries Management - Financial Coaching Seminar
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Region II - Fingering Dispersal
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Region III - Upgrading of Aquaculture Technologies for MAOs & ATs;Lecture in Fishery Technology
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Region IV-B - Motorcade Puerto Princesa City and Calapan City
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RegionV - Radio Plugging and TV Interview
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RegionVIl - Planting of Potted Mangrove Propagules - Provision ofTilapia/Carps Fingerlings - Dispersal of Bangus Fingerlings - Conduct Coastal Clean-up - Lectures on Basic Fishery Laws, Solid Waste Management: Effects of Climate Change - Quiz Bowl - Turn-over of Materials for BUBProject - Orientation on FAO167-3
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Region IX - Market Day - Stocking ofTilapia Fingerlings
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Region XIII - Coastal Clean-up
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Region VIII - Participation to 2013 FISHIS LIFE Aqua Trade Fair Exhibit and Symposia - Rehabilitation of 6 Fish Sanctuary markers - Tilapia Stocking in Communal Waters
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Region XI - Fish ProcessingTechnology/Preservation - Joint Mobile Registration - Fingerling Dispersal - Mangrove Planting - Fish Stocking in Communal Waters
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Region XIII - BanguslTilapia/Carp Fingerlings Dispersal
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Region VII - Conduct IECon Selected Public Schools - Conduct Lecture and Orientation for the Following topics: Tilapia and Bangus Culture in pond and Cages;Seaweeds Culture; and Aquasilviculture/Mud Crab Culture - IECon Fishery Law Enforcement and Resource Management - Lecture on FAO167-3 and FishR - Mangrove Planting - 19,908pcs Good for 6 hectares - Tilapia fingerling dispersal to CBWs/SWIP
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Region VIII - CRMOrientation - Quiz Bee to Secondary Students - Tilapia Stocking in Communal Waters
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ARMM - MAGPUNLATAVO: - Fingerlings Dispersal, - IECon Mangrove, Global Warming, RedTide and BFARProjects
OCTOBER 16,2013
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Region I - Seminar on the Co-Culture of Sea Urchin and Seaweeds - PNAPLaunching
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Region II - IECon Fishery Laws October 16-17
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Region III - Seminaron Polycultureof UlangandTilapia - Restocking/StockEnhancement of H.scabraand seabass - FingerlingDispersalto FreshwaterAreas
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Region IV-A, - Tilapia Fingerling Dispersal
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Region IV-B - Dispersal of Bangus Fry/ Fingerlings (Puerto Princesa City)
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OCTOBER 17, 2013 •
Region I - FARMCRegional Congress - Meeting with FLA Holders, CFVOperators and Fish Examiners
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Region III - 4th National TIlapia Congress October 17-18 - Communal stocking ofTilapia - Training on Seaweeds Culture
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Region IV-A - Ulang & TIlapia Dispersal - Techno-demo on "Sardines Making"
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FRIDAY
OCTOBER 17, 2013
OCTOBER 18,2013
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Region IV-B - Open house ISRSFacilities and BFRSFacilities - IECon FISHCON/CRM/EAFM
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Region VI - Mangrove Planting
Region I - Awarding of Certificate of Recogition to Partners and Regional Winners for the MTV and Short-Documentary Production Contest
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Region VII - Turn-over & Construction of 9 Fish Pot Projects and Stocking of Aquasilviculture Project - Demonstration on Value-added Product Development (seaweeds) - Refresher Course: Fishery Law Enforcement - Conduct Seaborne Patrol, Market Denial, Fish warden Meeting and FishR - Coastal Clean-up
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Region III - Lecture on Saline Tilapia Culturel Aquaculture Management - Upgrading of Aquaculture Technologies for MAOs & ATs - Coastal Resource Management
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Region IV-A - Tilapia Fingerling Dispersal - Conduct Joint Mobile Registration Licensing
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Region IV-B - Dispersal of 150,000Tilapia fingerlings - Distribution of Fishing Gears - Awarding of three (3) units of Payaoto Fisherfolk
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Region VI - Oratorical Contest - BFAR6 Fisheries Quiz Contest
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RegionVIl - Conduct Refresher Course on GETExcelTilapia Culture in Ponds & Cages - Mangrove Planting - 6,000 pcs - "Tabo Sa BFAR-7" Product DemoNalue-added Fishery Product - Poster Making Contest - Tri-Media Forum - Milkfish Fry Dispersal
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Region VIII - Joint Mobile Registration & Licensing - Small Fishing Gear Distribution Region X - Fluvial Parade - Techno-Demo on Seaweed Processing - Resource Enhancement - Orientation on Fish Cage Culture - Organic Aquaculture - Market Denial and IECon Fish Caught Using Explosives October 17-18
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Region XI - Seafood Safety cum HALAL Orientation - Culinary Contest
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Region XIII - Post-Harvest and Value-Added Training October 17-18 - Hands-on Training on Tilapia Culture in Cage - Harvest Festival - Stocking ofTilapia Culture in Cage - Coastal Clean -Up Activity
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ARMM - MAGBIGAYHANAPBUHAYTAYO: Fishing Gears & Seaweed Inputs Distribution
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GAWAD PAGKILALA PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF PANGASINAN BATANES POLICE PROVINCIAL OFFICE PROVINCIAL PROSECUTION OFFICE OF BATANES BICOL UNIVERSITY TABACO CAMPUS PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF CRAB PROCESSORS,INC. (PACPI) LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT MUNICIPALITY OF BANTAYAN CEBU
GAWAD PASASALAMAT CONSUELO C. BALTAZAR
NILO S. KATADA,Ph.D.
BFAR-01(, PostHarvestTecnology DMsion
BFAR- 01(, RsheriesResourceProtection and LEQRT
BEUNDAS. RAYMUNDO
SEUIHIRANO HIROAKITSUTSUMI, Ph.D.
BFAR- Chief,RsheriesProductTesting Laboratory Section
CHERRY E. ROMERO BFAR- 01(, Productsand Standards Development Section RUMINA A.GIL
ACPC- Agricultural Credit PolicyCouncil
NILO N.IGLESIAS
BSP-Asst Manager;Acct Management DMsion
DIOSDADOM. DOMINGO
Landbank - BankExecutiveOfficer; Project Management Dept I
MA. WISAB. BARCIA
BFAR- FocalPerson,Organic Aquaculture Program
IRMA F.ORllZ
BFAR-Aquaculturist II,Inland FISheriesand Aquaculture DMsion
FEUXG.AYSON D.Se
SEAFDEC-Chief,Aquaculture ~rtment
MARlAI1lJI)ESSAN[ED-~AlJl
UP- Professor, Marine ScienceInstitute
NRI-PB5-JICA
EMIUA F.SAITO
SAIFERNTrading -VicePresident
RONALD D. VlUAN UEVA,Ph.D. UP-MarineScienceInstitute - Director MARIEANTONETTEJ. MENg PH.D. UP-MarineScienceInstitute - Professor;Director; S.SUZANNE M. UCUANAN, Ph.D. UP-MarineScienceInstitute - Associateprofessor DR RONNIE ESTREUADA
SemiraraMining Corporation - Marine Biologist
GISELA P.CONCEPClON Ph.D.
UP-MarineSdenc.elnstitute-VPforkademicAffaiIS~PS~Professor,
JOCELYN M. LADJA, MSe SEAFDEC-AQD- Scientist
WIS MARIA B.GARCIA, Ph.D. SEAFDEC-AQD- Scientist
GAWAD PASASALAMAT SAN JOSE FISHERFOLK ASSOCIATION ADELE FISH FINDERS ASSOCIATION, INC. MUNICIPALITY OF TINAMBAC PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF ALBAY PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF CAMARINES SUR ARCHDIOCESE OF CACERES RLECCS SUB-COMMITTEE ON FISHING AND MARINE ENVIRONMENT MUNICIPALITY OF BINDOY MALIWALlW ISLAND WOMEN FISHERS
MEDIA PARlNERS MATANGLAWIN
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GLORIAE.GUEVARA
Bureau ofRsheries and Aquatic ResoulLes
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ORGANIC
OPERATES IN NORTHERN LUZON
(By: Quirino G. Pascuaand Emma L. Ballad)
The Regional FisheriesTraining Center (RFTC)in Aparri, Cagayan, headed by Training Center Director, Dr. Milagros C. Morales, in collaboration with the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist of Cagayan, has launched a project on Organic Culture ofTilapia in Pond at Bantay Dugo, Camalaniugan, Cagayan on March 1,2013. The project covers a production area of 924 square meters stocked with til apia fingerlings at 2 pieces/sq. meter stocking density and is an offshoot of the Training on Organic Farming ofTiiapia conducted by the Center on January 23-24, 2013 at Anquiray, Amulung, Cagayan. It was attended by all technical staff of various Provincial Fisheries Stations and the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist of Cagayan with the purpose of retooling the technicians of OPAG-Cagayanon the latest technology in the grow-out culture of organic tilapia in ponds. Following the season-long approach of technology dissemination, the RFTCTechnical Staff Project Leader, Emma L. Ballad,Training Specialist II and the Center's Focal Person on Organic Aquaculture, conducted weekly classroom discussions with the participants coupled with some hands-on activities starting from site selection, engineering, pond preparation, stocking, water-parameters sampling and analysis, feeds and feeding management, water management, and routinary project management activities. Problems arising while the project is operating were also discussed during sampling through focused group discussion. Meanwhile, a 1OOO-squaremeter freshwater pond situated in the same fishfarm was also stocked with tilapia following the common farmers' practice of growing tilapia. This was simultaneously launched with that of til apia grown organically. This concept evolved as a research activity to compare the growth performance, survival, expected production and economic feasibility after six months using the two technologies. Duckweeds are fed to the stocks of the organic pond and commercial pellets to the pond using common farmers' practice respectively. Vermicast for organic and chicken manure for the latter is used as side dressing to sustain natural food production of the ponds. As of this writing, the participants partially harvested 300 kilograms under the common farmers' practice of growing tilapia while a significantly slower growth was observed in the organic culture. This is due to some problems encountered while growing duckweeds which are used to support growth of the stocks. Nevertheless, the group was able to grow 285 kilograms of duckweeds, propagate 11.8 kilograms African night crawler and produced 127.75 kilograms of vermicast. The participants are also set to go on observation tour to different BFARTechnology Centers on August 6 - 9, 2013 to observe organic projects of the bureau and be equipped in the formulation of organic feeds which will be used in the next trial. The Center will continue to support such project to provide benchmark information on the feasibility and profitability of tilapia organic farming in the province.
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In a Joint Memorandum Circular No.1 Series of2013 issued 25th of June this year, the realization of setting the guidelines in going mobile to register and license commercial fishing vessels nationwide has finally set the mark to actually implement the project in strategic local areas where most of the population of commercial fishers and their vessels are located. At the forefront of its execution is the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)together with the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)and the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) whose knowledge, technical expertise and assistance they will provide. Prior to the issuance of the said joint memorandum, an inter-agency meeting chaired by BFARNational Director Asis G. Perez and attended by other officials of partner government agencies was held last June 7,20 13 in Manila to agree on certain things concerning the Joint Mobile Registration and Licensing (JMRL) of commercial fishing vessels nationwide. Among these are the reduced number of documentary requirements and the simplified step-by-step registration and licensing procedures on site. Based also on the said meeting agreement, a regional composite team employing the simplified procedures will be organized and deployed in identified coastal communities to establish a temporary outreach registration and licensing station there in order to accommodate the prospective registrants. Since commercial fishers are required to undergo sea safety training before they could register and secure a license, the four agencies agreed to conduct a three-day training which would culminate with the actual registration and licensing activity on the fourth day. In order not to disrupt the fisherfolk from their fishing activities, the training and joint mobile registration and licensing will be scheduled one day before and after the full moon when the fishers do not go out to the sea to fish. For example July 21-23; August 21-23; September 18-20, and so on. All of these agreements were put in the Joint Memorandum and was signed by the four government agencies. It was also stated that two weeks before the actual JMRL, all agencies will engage in massive information, education and communication (lEC)campaign using tri-media (print, broadcast and TV) particularly at the regional level. BFARthrough its Fisheries Regulatory and Quarantine Division (FRQD) and Information and Public Relations Group (lPRG)has created the template for flyers to be distributed as part of the IECcampaign that was downloaded to the regions.
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CHARACTERISTICS
RICE EEL (Monopterus a/bus) also known as asian swamp eel is a freshwater eel-like fish belonging to the family Synbranchidae. Despite its unwelcomed presence, the rice eel locally known as"kiwet," continues to proliferate in the inland areas of Region 2 since 2011, affecting rice fields and fishponds due to its invasive characteristics.
It has a scaleless,anguilliform body that grows to a meter or less,typically 25 to 40 cm as an adult. As a Synbranchidae, it has a tapering tail, blunt snout, and lacks pectoral and pelvic fins. The dorsal, anal, and caudal fins are rudimentary, with the caudal fin often absent. Riceeel is an evasive nocturnal animal. Its diet consists of other fish, shrimps, frogs, snail eggs, aquatic invertebrates like worms and insects, and occasionally detritus. It is a voracious general predator, making it a threat to native fishes, amphibians, and aquatic invertebrates. It has versatile motility and is even capable of moving over dry land for short distances. This behavior is used for relocation according to resource availability. In the absence of water and food, it can survive long periods of drought by burrowing in moist soil. It is hermaphroditic. All young are females but as they begin to mature, some take on the masculine phenotype. Males have transgendered capabilities which allow them to replenish female populations when female densities are low. It is known that such change from one sex to another can take up to a year. Unlike the traits of its diurnal counterparts, the rice eel's life history traits are difficult to accurately measure and can require decades of data to detect trends, as expressed by the lack of data available. This results in an increase in the population of this invasive species without adequate time for population control methods.
PROLIFERATION IN REGION 2 The rice eel hitch has significantly bugged the provinces of Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino since 2011. It recently proliferated in the provinces of Isabela and Cagayan affecting rice fields and fishponds in the area. It has been cited to be destructive because they destroy rice paddies by burrowing themselves in it, thus, loosening the soil and causing irrigation water to leak off the rice fields. It was reported also that it feeds on stocks offishponds. These result in higher expenses on the part of rice and fish farmers due to expected significant decrease in production if left unchecked. The origin of rice eel remains to be unclear up to now. However, it has been reported that while the common eel is native to the Philippines, the rice eel could have been introduced here from abroad for commercial breeding for home aquariums and eel farms for food. While some say that the species were introduced as fish for aquaculture some years back but were able to escape and multiply in the natural bodies of water. Old time farmers claim, however, that rice eels are indigenous to the country but were not as abundant as before. What is sure though is that certain conditions at present have triggered the rapid reproduction and proliferation of the species. To date, no efficient method can be used to combat rice eel resilience, thus development of methods for control, containment, and possible eradication of this rice eel is on-going.
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OPLANKIWET
In a bid to mitigate the destruction wrought by the rice eels in various areas of Cagayan Valley, BFAR Region 2 has launched a program called Oplan Kiwet. Oplan Kiwet employs a two-pronged approach designed to curb the rapid spread of the species, abate the use of electro fishing gadgets in catching the fish and promote the kiwet as food for the table. The first approach is the distribution of environment-friendly rice eel traps which the BFAR has developed to help locals in catching rice eels who are resorting to electrofishing, an act unlawful under unlawful under Section 88 of Republic Act No. 8550 or the Philippine FisheriesCode of 1998. These traps are basically plastic pipes fitted with sinker, floater and non-return valves. It is one meter long with a circumference of 15 cm. A 30-cm long cone-shape plastic screen with its tip cut to leave a hole, is inserted into the pipe.
EMERGING
The other approach is the promotion of various value-added products from rice eels such as nuggets and longganisa in order to stimulate local demand for the fish. Some towns have also conducted rice eel cooking contest in order to promote local dishes made from it.
MARKET
Kiwet, the pest it once were, has now grown into a billion peso industry exporting 3,673.601 metric tons of rice eel to Asian countries from January to September amounting to Php1.1 billion in export value. In Region 2, farmers vend rice eels to assemblers at 80-90 pesos per kilo. The assemblers then sell these rice eels to consolidators at 115 pesos for every kilo. After which, consolidators export this as live at a considerably higher price. Baseon reports, consolidators can collect 1.5to 2 tons of rice eels every other day although the volume may change depending on the requirement of the exporters. Exporter
Destination
Tiger Marine Product
Taiwan, China
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Value ($)
1,131,000.00
11,537,500.00
1,589,200.00
7,949,900.00
96,000.00 245,000.00
1,860,000.00 1,232,000.00
Quantity
Inter Marine Center
China, Honskong.l Thailand, Vietnam China, Taiwan
Xinhe Seafoods.sm
China
Rainbow Conn Int'l. Trdg_
Taiwan, China
178,501.00
1,711,501.00
Golden Hay San.sm
China, Taiwan
Kim Marine Prod
China, Taiwan
341,000.00 51,000.00
1,182,500.00 510,000.00
Wang Wang. Marine Prod Trdg.
China
12,700.00
87,500.00
Ocean Treasure Marine Prod
China
12,500.00
62,500.00
Golden Harvest Seafoods
China
Jamesrai Aquamarine Prod
China
7,000.00 2,500.00
24,500.00 23,500.00
Hao Yun Int'l. Marine Exp
Taiwan
1,000.00
10,000.00
YGB Marine Prod
Singapore
1,200.00
8,400.00
Goldcoast Marine Exp Inc
China
Chen Kao Marine Corp.
China
4,000.00 1,000.00
8,000.00 5,000.00
3,673,601.00
26,212,801.00
Yeung Marine Prod Inc
TOTAL
However, stressed that it is not and will not be promoting the culture, transfer or introduction of rice eels in other parts of the countrypending appropriate scientificevaluation.
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TUNA PRODUcnON 45
Isthe PhilippineTuna Industry readyfor the ASEANEconomicCommunity? The Bureau of Fisheriesand Aquatic Resources(BFAR) recognizes the inevitable changes that would impact the Philippine economy once the ASEANeconomic integration, which would establish the ASEANEconomic Community, commences in 2015.This does not exclude the tuna industry within the fisheries sector as tuna remains the common top trading commodity among the ASEANmember countries.
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With its 2.2 million km2 waters, Philippines is considered a major tuna producer in the Western and Central PacificOcean (WCPO).Sulu Seaand Mora Gulf are the two major fishing grounds for tuna in the country. Also, viable tuna fisheries exist in waters of Northwestern and Southern Luzon, Mindoro, and Western Negros. Tunas continue to contribute over 20% of marine fisheries production which provides for domestic food security and exports. In the past 10 years,the Philippine tuna industry has recorded a relatively increasing trend in terms of value of production (graph). While the bureau focus more on the quality rather than quantity, sustainable conservation measuresfor the country's tuna stock reflected the decrease in the volume of catch from 2008 to 2012 (Bureauof Agricultural Statistics). In terms of export, the tuna industry remains the top export commodity with a total volume of about 60,000 metric tons, valued at around USD450million (Bureau of Agricultural Statistics,2012).The country's top seven export markets include (1) USA,(2) Germany, (3) United Kingdom, (4)Japan, (5)Thailand, (6) Netherlands, and (7) Vietnam. With the accessin High SeasPocket 1 since October last year, tuna production evidently increased adding an average of 681 tons of tuna catch per month (October 2012 to May 2013). Skipjack tuna consistently comprises the bulk of tuna catch since 2011 followed by yellow fin and eastern little tuna, respectively.
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ASEAN 2015 Economic Integration The goal of regional economic integration by 2015 shall be the ASEANEconomic Community (AEC).AEC envisions a "single market and production base,a highly competitive economic region, a region of equitable economic development, and a region fully integrated into the global economy." 'The AECwill transform ASEANinto a region with free movement of goods, services,investment, skilled labour, and free flow of capital."
The Integration's Possible Challenges to the Philippine Tuna Fisheries While tuna is one of the common binding commodities among the ASEANmember states, it is foreseen that some challenges would emerge aseach country would inevitably strive to protect, maintain and sustain its individual position asa tuna supplier in the global market. Aside from the excessivefishing pressure brought about by Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU)fishing, the challenges the country hasto face would be both the need for a more efficient infrastructure support and a credible safety and quality assurance measures.
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The Country's Response to the Challenges
Joint Mobile Registration
The government's National Plan of Action (NPOA)in combating IUUFis progressing in parallel to ASEAN'sRPOA in the prevention, deterrence and complete elimination of IUUF.As IUUFposes a major threat to the long-term sustainable management of fisheries and the maintenance of productive and healthy ecosystems,the government thru the BFARactively participates in undertakings such as this, not only to comply with the international standards but more importantly, to efficiently manage our fisheries and aquatic resources.
Region 10wasthe first to conduct its IECcampaign last August 14,2013 in Jasaan,MisamisOriental where resource speakerswere invited to discusstopics on JMRLto commercial fishing vesseloperators.Officer-in-Chargeof FisheriesRegulatoryand Law Enforcement DivisionVenancio V.Hilomen IIIsharedan overview of the JMRLwhile a representativefrom MARINA,NTC,PCGand BFAR1 0 personnel NelsonGallentesdiscussedthe legal framework for JMRL requirement for regulation. Meanwhile, the training and registration in the samelocation took place on August 21-22 and August 23-24,2013 respectively.Out of the 110 participants, 39 vesselswere registered.
With the intent to have a consistent and sufficient supply of fresh and quality fish, fifty-three (53) priority sites for fish port development allover the country are expected to be completed within the span of two years (2013-2015). Also, seven major existing fish ports situated in strategic places in the archipelago being managed by Philippine FisheriesDevelopment Authority (PFDA)are targeted for improvement. The country through BFARis very keen on providing support and technical assistanceto post-harvest facilities including tuna canneries, tuna fresh-frozen processing plants as well astuna value adding factories/facilities in terms of products certification and accreditation. Good Manufacturing Practices(GMP),Sanitation Standard Operating Practices (SSOP),Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP),Good Aquaculture Practices (GAqP)are among the safetyand quality assurancerequirements strictly being implemented in the country at present. Through these, the country has improved in terms of product safety resulting to zero (0) rapid alert notification from the European Union in 2010 and 2011 with only one (1) 2012.
Region4A, on the other hand, conducted its first JMRL activity in Infanta, Quezon lastAugust 22-24,2013.Out of the 49 commercial fishing vesselsthat were registered47 are new and two arefor renewal.Another of the sameactivity was held in Balayan,Batangaswhere a total of 52 participants attended the activity on September 18-20,2013. The Joint Mobile Registrationand Licensing(JMRL)of commercial fishing vesselsis part of the Aquino Administration's commitment of bringing government servicescloserto the Filipino people. Bygoing mobile, the processismade more accessibleto the unregistered and unlicensed commercial fishing vesselsgiving them no more reasonsnot to comply.This alsoshowsthe government's determination to secureall sectorsfor what it callsinclusive economic growth. BFARstrongly pushesfor the full compliance of all commercial fishing vesselowners asthis would ensurea reliable registry essentialto the curbing of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (lUUF)in the country.
Knowing fully both what the integration is all about and the country's pillars of support to the industry, the country is secured in its positive response to these challenges. It is confident enough that with high quality standard HACCPcertified tuna and tuna produce plus full compliance to the Conservation and Management Measure ofWCPFC,Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (lOTC),International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (lCCAT) and other regional organizations which may have an impact on tuna fisheries management policies, it is not impossible to achieve sustainability of tuna production in the country even with the fulfilment of ASEANeconomic integration in 2015. "With strengthened local and international interventions aswell as comprehensive management plans and directives including Philippine National Tuna Management Plan (NTMP),FishAggregating Device (FAD)Management Policy, and National PayaoProgram (NPP),the Philippine tuna industry envisions preparedness and readiness to global competitiveness among its neighboring countries in the ASEANeconomic integration;' said BFARDirector Asis G. Perezduring his presentation in the 15th National Tuna Congress. The said congress gathered almost 500 participants from all over the Philippines as well as neighbouring countries supporting the tuna industry held last September 6-7,2013 at the SMTrade Halls,General Santos City.
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HAWAK NATIN KABATAAN Lyrics By BNHS Students Music By HIMAWIT Choir
I Yamang pangisdaan dulot sa bayan Sagana at tuwa ninuman Kaya't pag-ingatan mo kabataan Itong yaman na may hatid na kasaganaan CHORUS Kilos kabataan ating pangalagaan Protektahan ang isda sa karagatan Halina ating abutin ang kasaganaan
II Isda'y paubos ng paubos saan man Polusyon sa tubig, mga dinamitang nagputukan Kaya't tanawin mo at iyong pagmasdan Kaunti na lamang ang ating yamang-pangisdaan (Repeat CHORUS)
III Mga isdang nag-iiyakan Dahil ang dagat naging basurahan Dinggin natin mga isdang nagsisigawan Hangad nila ay katarungan
IV Sama-sama nating gawan ng paraan Sikapin nating maabot ang kasaganaan Wakasan ang hinaing ng karagatan Upang daloy ng yaman ay madagdagan Bridge: Kaya't tanawin mo at iyong pagmasdan Itong yaman na may hatid na kasaganaan Coda: Hawak natin kabataan, kanilang kinabukasan Protektahan, pangalagaan yamang pangisdaan (Repeat CHORUS)
MTV-Making Contest Winners
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Lyrics and Music By Denry Badua
Do you see what we've done? Would you still call it fun? Do you hear her cry? Every day, not far away
Verse 1: Tignan mo likha Nya, Tignan mo likha Nya, may kulang pa ba? Tignan mo ginawa Mo, lumisan ang ganda Ano bang dahilan? Nitong kagagawan?
We've destroyed what's not ours Just been nothing but harsh So let's make amends The sea depends on our hands
CHORUS: Lumalapit na ang danggit sa pinang-akit ng mamimingwit Kahit maliit walang kapalit, kapalit na pait Satamang paraan, may masarap na palaman, Masayang kainan Dagat, nasaan ang dulo mol Verse 2: Tignan mo dala ng ... mga suway Tignan mo dala ng ... dala ng kamay Tignan mo dala mo ... kinulang sa gabay Nasaan ang hangganan ng iyong karagatan? CHORUS2: Magpapasabog ka ban 9 tahanan, kaibigan Para sa sariling kapakanan? Mga sigwa'y buo ng suway, suway ng iyong mga kamay Sa hagupit ng lang it, walang kapit iyong sipit Dagat, nasaan ang dulo mol Bridge: Dahil sa dulo mo, kapayapaan, pagmamahalan Dahil sa dulo mo, walang digmaan, walang kasiraan Sadulo mo (CHORUS1) (Repeat Verse 1)
Consolation Prize Winners Tnshia Mae C.Molinos From The Deep,HearTheir(ry (Region 6)
Chariaa Mae C. Ganoden
Hahayaan Na Lang Ba? (Regionl)
And maybe we're to save her for a reason And maybe it's time to show her we care CHORUS: We are young, we are reckless, we deny We are childish, but we can always try To make things right The way they used to be And every time we try to hide it, we tell a lie We gotta stop it So let's tell the truth, lead the youth Restore the sea, don't let it be gone Can we bring back the times When everything was still fine? Can we start again, like it was back then, 'Cause it's not the end? Why don't we think it through? It affects me and you Try to make things work, for what it's worth Let's save the earth And maybe it's our job To find a reason And maybe it's time To show her we care (Repeat CHORUS) And every time we try to hide it, we tell a lie We gotta stop it So let's tell the truth, lead the youth Restore the sea, don't let it be gone Sorry for the things you've lost Your suffering, well we're the cause We'll work hard to make you smile You'll feel better in a while (Repeat CHORUS2X} And every time we try to hide it, we tell a lie We gotta stop it So let's tell the truth, lead the youth Restore the sea, don't let it be gone This is our song
Rio Joy L. Gallo Laous-Lapus Islet: The Unveiling of the Grandeur 'The Lapus-Lapus Islet in Dumangas, Iloilo is a rich ground for marine resources and it was declared the center of marine sanctuary in Dumanqas"
Jay-Ar M. Aringo Lakbay Dagat
"Importance of preservation and conservation of marine life for the people who make a living from it'
Sarah N. Aniego
Tikin: Sa Aking Paglinga, Sa Aking Paglingon
"This documentary is about the fishermen of Calamba, the problems they face in their line of work and how BFARand the fishermen work together in order to find solutions to these problems:'
Consolation Prize Winners Romeo DJacaban BOng-Bong (Region 1)
lvndee RoseS.Basilio
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Regional Launchings and Trainings Several months following its formal launching on May 22, 2013 at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel in Pasay City, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)takes the National Program for Municipal Fisherfolk Registration also known as FishR in full swing.
Among the major highlights of the launching are the following: FishR Program Orientation by Director Asis G. Perez and the Ceremonial Show of Commitment by the Program Partners. The local media are also invited for the event coverage and press conference.
Knowing fully the significance of a kick-off activity for the extensive implementation ofthe FishR,the BFARCentral Office works hand-in-hand with BFARRegional Offices in facilitating the conduct of regional launchings and trainings of project implementers through the supervision of FishR National Program Coordinator Melannie Guerra and the collaboration between Fisheries Information Management Center (FIMC) headed by Jose Razon and Information and Public Relations Group (lPRG)led by Nazario Briguera.
Other top level management personalities from other partner government agencies such as the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Department of Social Works and Development (DSWD), Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC),National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), Department of Budget and Management (DBM), National Statistics Office (NSO), Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS) and major state universities and colleges (SUCs)are likewise invited to the occasion.
As of this writing, 14 regions have already had their regionallaunchings and trainings which were generously attended by government officials, local and provincial government chiefs and officers, and most importantly, the fisherfolk. Pioneering the series of regional launchings was Region 5 in Legazpi City, Albay on July 23-25, 2013. Followed by Region 8 in Tacleban City on July 25 (launching only), Region 11 in Davao City on August 6-7, Region 12 in General Santos City on August 8-9, CARAGA in Butuan on August 19-20, Region 10 in Cagayan de Oro on August 21-22, Region 7 in Cebu on August 22 (launching only), Region 4A in Lucena City on September 3-4 and Region 3 in Clark, Pampanga on September 5-6, Region 2 in Tuguegarao City on September 18 (training) and October 2 (launching), Region 4B had two launching venues: one in Mindoro on September 19-20 and another one in Palawan on September 24-25 and, Region 6 in Iloilo City on October 8-9 (training). Regions 9 and ARMM were supposed to conduct a joint launching and training in Zamboanga City on September 9-1 0, but it was cancelled due to the armed clashes that erupted between the government forces and MNLF-Misuari faction. The FishR launching event is a regional gathering of project implementers primarily from all coastal municipalities of the host region. The local chief executives along with their municipal agriculture officers (MAOs) and agricultural technicians (ATs)for fisheries mainly comprise the expected attendees. With the presence of the local government units, the activity is a great venue to communicate the key messages and benefits of the FishR.lt opens an opportunity to implore the collective support of the LGUs.
Following the program launching is the regional training of the local field project implementers with the MAOs and/or the ATsfor fisheries as participants. The FishR Program regional training is composed of 3 modules: the FishRProgram Mechanics back to back with the Communication Plan Workshop; the FishR Software Systems Hands-On Training; and the Regional Action Planning Workshop. The training is hoped to result into well-oriented local implementers who are expected to execute more effective FishR program implementation strategies. At the time of this writing, the remaining regions are about to conduct their launching and training on FishRwith the following dates and place: Regions 1 and CAR are set to joint-launch the FishR on October 30-31 in La Union and finally, Region 6 on November 15 (launching).
This is the battle cry of those who participated in and showed their support to the extensive launching of the FishRprogram nationwide.
2~~~$J~uS~e~~1TI~h, BRIEFDESCRIPTION The Amphiprion percula are native fish species in the Philippines. They can grow to be 11 centimeters (4.3 in) in length, but is on average 8 centimeters (3.1 in), and can be recognized by three white lines across their bright orange bodies, with no distinction in color between sexes.The anterior white bar is placed just behind the eye; the middle bar goes straight down the middle of the fish; and the posterior bar occurs near the caudal fin. BIOLOGY
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Percula are demersal or bottom-dwellers that can be found in warm waters and usually associated with sea anemones. Clownfishes live in group which is consisted of a breeding pair and up to 4 non-breeding pairs. Within each group there is a size-based hierarchy wherein the female breeder is the largest, the male breeder the second largest and the non-breeders get proqressively smaller as the hierarchy is descended. If the female dies, the breeder male changes sex to become the breeding female while the largest non-breeder becomes the breeding male. In maintaining the size differences, conflicts are avoided within the group because the subordinates do not become a threat to their dominants.
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Percula are oviparous species hence they lay eggs. Depending on their size,the female can spawn about 400-1 500 eggs per cycle. Their eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate such as rocks where they are guarded and aerated by males.
Sources: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/Amphiprion-percula.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_clownfish
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