The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) harvested more than 500 kilograms of bangus at the Pampanga River Aquaculture Project in Barangay Sulipan, Apalit town.
It served as the initial phase of the technology demonstration project on bangus culture in floating cages which signifies an important breakthrough in local aquaculture practices.
BFAR Regional Director Wilfredo Cruz explained that the project aims to expand and enhance available agri-fishery areas, boost production, make fisheries more bankable, and bolster the economic prospects of local fisherfolks.
The success of the project can contribute to the fish supply in neighboring regions as it demonstrates the untapped potential of the Pampanga River and similar water bodies for sustainable fish farming practices.
“Pampanga is known for its self-sufficiency in aquaculture production but this project is not just about enhancing our fish production, it is a model of sustainable aquaculture that we hope will be replicated not only across Central Luzon but also in other regions. By showcasing the viability and profitability of bangus culture in floating cages, we aim to inspire others to adopt similar practices,” he pressed.
In addition, the broader goal is to ensure environment protection.
“We see this as an opportunity to strengthen law enforcement in our waterways and to advocate for stricter pollution control measures. Ensuring the health of our rivers is paramount to sustaining the gains from such aquaculture projects,” Cruz said.
Under this project, BFAR will collaborate with the municipal government and other national government agencies to equip fisherfolks with the necessary skills and knowledge to adopt modern technology and sustainable fishing techniques in enhancing productivity and promoting long-term resilience in the sector. (CLJD/MJSC-PIA 3)
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𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐵𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑢 𝑜𝑓 𝐹𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐴𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑅𝑒𝑠𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑠 ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑣𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑠 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛 500 𝑘𝑖𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑚𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑏𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑢𝑠 𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑃𝑎𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑎 𝑅𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝐴𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝐵𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑎𝑦 𝑆𝑢𝑙𝑖𝑝𝑎𝑛, 𝐴𝑝𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑡 𝑡𝑜𝑤𝑛. (BFAR Region 3)
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𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐵𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑢 𝑜𝑓 𝐹𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐴𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑐 𝑅𝑒𝑠𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑚𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑓𝑙𝑜𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑐𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝑏𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑢𝑠 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑃𝑎𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑎 𝑅𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑎𝑖𝑚𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑒𝑛ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑎𝑣𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑎𝑔𝑟𝑖-𝑓𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑦 𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠, 𝑏𝑜𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑓𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑏𝑎𝑛𝑘𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏𝑜𝑙𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑐 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑓𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑜𝑙𝑘𝑠. (BFAR Region 3)
