BAYABAS HAILED AS REGIONAL WINNER OF DA-BFAR MMK By Nida Grace P. Barcena
The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) of Caraga Region is set to hand over a P2-million award and plaque to the local government unit of Bayabas, Surigao del Sur after being hailed as the 2022 regional winner and will represent Caraga Region to the national MMK search. Based on the report, the municipal government of Bayabas in Surigao del Sur emerged as the Regional Champion over its lone contender the Local Government Unit of Libjo, Dinagat Islands.
of a protected marine sanctuary, 4. Clean, coastal waters without any garbage or industrial effluents flowing to the sea The regional MMK 5. Effective evaluation team assessed mangrove protection and and evaluated the entries rehabilitation program. based on the following The DA-BFAR Technical criteria: Working Group collaborated with the 1. Absence of illegal Caraga Inter-Agency fishing, Technical Evaluation 2. Observance of Team through an off-fishing season, objective desk review 3. Establishment and field evaluation Caraga Infocus • October 22-28, 2022
purposely to identify the most deserving winner. Meanwhile, the MMK is a banner program of the DA-BFAR that highlights sustainable fisheries development and environmental protection and seeks to recognize LGUs with outstanding coastal management practices. (NGPB/with the report from DABFAR/PIA-Surigao del Sur) #ExplainExplainExplain #PIASurigaoSur
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