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BFAR

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is a government agency responsible for managing fisheries and aquatic resources in the Philippines, ensuring sustainable fishing practices and public safety from threats like red tide. It issues health advisories, distributes fishing equipment, and collaborates with other agencies to protect Philippine waters, including the West Philippine Sea. BFAR plays a key role in supporting local fisherfolk and maintaining the country's marine biodiversity.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, September 15, 2025 at 8:11 AM

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Recent developments on BFAR

Sun, September 14, 2025 at 7:13 AM

BFAR raises red tide alert in Misamis Oriental after harmful algal bloom

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Northern Mindanao has raised a red tide alert in Barangay Casinglot, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, due to a harmful algal bloom.

Tue, September 2, 2025 at 3:11 PM

Red tide toxins detected in 3 Eastern Visayas bays

Three bays in Eastern Visayas, namely Matarinao Bay, Cancabato Bay, and Irong-irong Bay, continue to be affected by toxic red tide, as reported by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).

Tue, September 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM

AFP says coral buildup in WPS likely natural

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) stated that the observed buildup of crushed corals in the West Philippine Sea is likely a natural occurrence, not a result of human activity.

Fri, August 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM

BFAR 5 distributes PHP7M tuna fishing boats to 4 provinces

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) 5 in Bicol has distributed 62-foot tuna handline fishing boats worth PHP7 million each to the provinces of Catanduanes, Sorsogon, Camarines Norte, and Masbate.

Wed, August 20, 2025 at 3:07 PM

SC ruling on commercial fishing threatens tuna exports

Philippine tuna exports face risks following a Supreme Court ruling that allows commercial fishing vessels to operate within municipal waters.

Tue, August 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM

AFP clarifies role in West Philippine Sea

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) affirmed its continuous presence in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) while clarifying its distinct role from civilian aid missions.

Fri, August 15, 2025 at 12:15 PM

CCG escorts BFAR ship back to Pangasinan after reef visit

A Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) ship, CCG 5303, was observed escorting the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) ship BRP Datu Matanam Taradapit back to Sual Fish Port in Pangasinan after the BFAR vessel had visited Reed Bank, Iroquois Reef, and Philippine bases at Lawak and Patag Islands.

Mon, August 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM

BFAR issues red tide alert for Cancabato Bay

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has issued a red tide alert for Cancabato Bay in Tacloban City due to the presence of paralytic shellfish toxins.

Mon, August 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM

Marcos: PH vessels will never retreat from WPS

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. stated that Philippine vessels will never retreat from the West Philippine Sea (WPS) following a water cannon incident involving Chinese vessels and two Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) ships near Panatag Shoal.

Mon, August 11, 2025 at 11:02 AM

Chinese vessels collide amid water cannon incident near Bajo de Masinloc

Two Chinese vessels, a China Coast Guard (CCG) ship (bow number 4305) and a People's Liberation Army Navy ship (164), collided near Bajo de Masinloc after the CCG vessel fired a water cannon at a Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel, the BRP Datu Sumkad.