BFAR cites outstanding partners

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR-6) recognized its outstanding partners in local governments, law enforcers, and the media for helping achieve a sustainable fishery sector. The awardees are the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine National Police Regional Maritime, Iloilo Police Provincial Office, Department of Agriculture, the municipalities of Caluya in Antique, Pan-ay in Capiz, EB Magalona in Negros Occidental, San Joaquin in Iloilo, and Nueva Valencia in Guimaras, Philippine Information Agency, The Daily Guardian, Radyo ng Bayan, ABS-CBN, and GMA. Remia Aparri, BFAR-6 regional director, said the awardees were recognized based on their support for the bureau’s projects, particularly in the campaign against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUUF).