BFAR

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is a key Philippine government agency responsible for managing fisheries and aquatic resources, ensuring sustainable use, and protecting marine ecosystems. It has been actively involved in monitoring and responding to incidents such as Chinese vessel incursions, wastewater spills, and harmful algal blooms that affect the country's coastal and marine environments. BFAR also supports local fisherfolk through programs like "Kadiwa ng Bagong Bayaning Mangingisda" and collaborates with other agencies on research and development initiatives.