Bureau of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources

Regional Office No. 02Carig, Tuguegarao City

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ANNUAL REPORT

2009

MONITORING, CONTROL & SURVEILLANCE (MCS) nBasco, Batanes

REGIONAL FISHERIES TRAINING CENTER (RFTC) nAparri, Cagayan

MUNICIPAL BANGUS SATELLITE HATCHERY& HIGH VALUE SPECIES HATCHERY n

Taggat, Claveria, Cagayan

CLAVERIA BRACKISHWATER FISH FARM nPata, Claveria, Cagayan

QUARANTINE CHECKPOINT nSta. Praxedes, Cagayan

MONITORING, CONTROL & SURVEILLANCE (MCS) nDoneza Street, Maura, Aparri, Cagayan

BUGUEY SHELLFISH FARM &VILLAGE LEVEL SEAWEED PROCESSING PLANT n

Mala Weste, Buguey, Cagayan

NORTHERN LUZON FISHERIES RESEARCH & OUTREACH STATION (NLFROS) n

Simpatuyo, Sta.Teresita, Cagayan

AGRICULTURAL PILOT CENTER (APC) nMinanga Norte, Iguig, Cagayan

BUREAU OF FISHERIES & AQUATIC RESOURCES(BFAR 2) n

Regional Office No.2 Carig, Tuguegarao City

MONITORING, CONTROL & SURVEILLANCE (MCS) nMaconacon, Isabela

CAGAYAN VALLEY RESEARCH & OUTREACH STATIONFOR FRESHWATER RESOURCES (CVROSFR)

& FISH HEALTH LABORATORY nSalinungan West, San Mateo, Isabela

QUARANTINE CHECKPOINT nAritao, Nueva Vizcaya

BFAR RegionAl oFFice 02

Message of the Regional Director .........................................................................................................................................iVision, BFAR Mandate ...................................................................................................................................................................................iiCategory 1: Modernized and Socially-Equitable

Agriculture and Fisheries Support Services Delivered .............................................1Fish Seed Production and DispersalGoal 1Assistance to capture fisheriesTechnology demonstration projectsRFRDCFARMCFisherfolk Regional Director ProgramPuno Ko Sagip-Buhay MoKALAHIAgribusiness and MarketingAdvocacy and Information DisseminationReeforestationRATTrainingsTechno-demo projects ...................................................................................................................................................................................13Polyculture and 45 days delayed feeding strategyDuckweeds as supplemental fish feedRice-fish and rice-prawn (ulang) technology

Category 2: Appropriate and Comprehensive Regulationsand Standards Developed, Implemented and Monitored..............................17Monitoring, Control and SurveillanceCampaign against poachersCampaign against local violatorsInland Resource ManagementFish Quarantine and InspectionFishpond Lease AgreementLicensing Fish health managementNational Stock Assessment Program

Category 3: Plans, Policies and Project Formulation,Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation Services .....................................................24Activities attended and conductedBFAR RO2 Staff DevelopmentTyphoon / disaster mitigation measuresMajor awards and recognition garnered for 2009

Feature: RD Ayson wins CSC PAG-ASA Award ..................................................................................28Integrated Coastal Resources Management Project................................................................30BFAR RO2 Facilities .........................................................................................................................................................................................32

CVROSFRAPCFFMBSHCBFFBSFNLFROSMCS Office

Fish Conservation Week and Farmersand Fisherfolk Month pictorial ..................................................................................................................................36

BFAR RO2 Organizational Chart .........................................................................................................................................38Regional Fisheries Production ..................................................................................................................Back cover

INSIDE

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May I express my profuse gratitude and commendation to the entire BFAR RO2 family – from the rank and file to our officers, for the hard work and

dedication, enabling us to once again fulfill our mandate and render the service expected from us.

I would also like to thank our LGU, NGA, Media, NGOs and POs partners for helping us perform our common objectives and goals.

With the assistance of everyone, we were able to raise our fisheries production by 3.52% versus that of last year’s figure, with highest percentage gain posted by aquaculture with expansion of 17.8%. With current production of 63,482 MT, we are now 61% fish sufficient with annual average increase of 5.17% since 2001.

For 2009, we have successfully introduced a number of aquaculture technologies to enhance productivity and at the same time reduce production cost. Detailed information on these technologies, namely polyculture, rice-fish and rice-ulang culture, use of duckweeds as supplemental feed and 45-day delayed feeding strategy, can be found on the succeeding pages of this report.

It has been a vigorous year, likewise, for fishery law enforcement, with the apprehension of six foreign fishing vessels, both by BFAR and other fishery law enforcement agencies. One vessel paid a compromise fine amounting to 25 thousand US dollars, thus adding to state coffers.

For the coming year, we shall continue to disseminate updated technologies in order to sustain the momentum of our aquaculture sector and at the same maintain vigilance not only against foreign but also local violators such that we can maintain the condition of our fishery resources.

Again, thank you and Mabuhay to all!

JOVITA P. AYSON, CESO III, DrFTRegional Director

MESSAGE


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ViSionA modernized fishery sector that is technologically-advanced and globally competitive and guided by the

principles of social justice and equity. Sound management practices with strong private community participation are instituted for the sustainable development of fishery resources.

BFAR MAnDATeSection 65. Functions of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. - As a line bureau, the BFAR

shall have the following functions:

a) prepare and implement a Comprehensive National Fisheries Industry Development Plan;b) issue licenses for the operation of commercial fishing vessels;c) issue identification cards free of charge to fishworkers engaged in commercial fishing;d) monitor and review joint fishing agreements between Filipino citizens and foreigners who conduct fishing

activities in international waters, and ensure that such agreements are not contrary to Philippine commitment under international treaties and convention on fishing in the high seas;

e) formulate and implement a Comprehensive Fishery Research and Development Program, such as, but not limited to, sea farming, sea ranching, tropical/ornamental fish and seaweed culture, aimed at increasing resource productivity, improving resource use efficiency, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the country’s fishery and aquatic resources;

f) establish and maintain a Comprehensive Fishery Information System;g) provide extensive development support services in all aspects of fisheries production, processing and marketing;h) provide advisory services and technical assistance on the improvement of quality of fish from the time it is caught

(i.e. on board fishing vessel, at landing areas, fish markets, to the processing plants and to the distribution and marketing chain);

i) coordinate efforts relating to fishery production undertaken by the primary fishery producers, LGUs, FARMCs, fishery and organizations/cooperatives;

j) advise and coordinate with LGUs on the maintenance of proper sanitation and hygienic practices in fish markets and fish landing areas;

k) establish a corps of specialists in collaboration with the Department of National Defense, Department of the Interior and Local Government, Department of Foreign Affairs for the efficient monitoring, control and surveillance of fishing activities within Philippine territorial waters and provide the necessary facilities, equipment and training therefor;

l) implement an inspection system for import and export of fishery/aquatic products and fish processing establishments, consistent with international standards to ensure product quality and safety;

m) coordinate with LGUs and other concerned agencies for the establishment of productivity enhancing and market development programs in fishing communities to enable women to engage in other fisheries/economic activities and contribute significantly to development efforts;

n) enforce all laws, formulate and enforce all rules and regulations governing the conservation and management of fishery resources, except in municipal waters, and to settle conflicts of resource use and allocation in consultation with the NFARMC, LGUs and local FARMCs;

o) develop value-added fishery-products for domestic consumption and export;p) recommend measures for the protection/enhancement of the fishery industries;q) assist the LGUs in developing their technical capability in the development, management, regulation, conservation,

and protection of the fishery resources;r) formulate rules and regulations for the conservation and management of straddling fish stocks and highly migratory

fish stocks; ands) perform such other related functions which shall promote the development, conservation, management, protection

and utilization of fisheries and aquatic resources.

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Coastal ResourcesLength of coastline – 872 kmMangrove areas – 8,202 hectaresNo. of coastal municipalities – 26No. of coastal brgys. – 190No. of municipal fisherfolk – 31,783No. of commercial fishing vessels – 125No. of municipal fishing boats - 3,463 Motorized fishing boats – 2,788 Non-motorized fishing boats – 675Major fishing grounds:Babuyan ChannelBalintang ChannelDivilacan BayPalanan CoastPacific OceanSouth China SeaBashi Channel

INLAND RESOURCESMagat Dam: 4,500 hectaresCagayan River : 520 kilometers (length)Fish Pond : 7,522 hal Freshwater : 5,887 ha l Brackishwater : 1,635 haFishcage : 98 ha

Aquaculture Farms*Fishpond : 3,504.70 hectaresFishcage : 1,810,071 cubic meterFishpen : 0.93 haHatchery : 46.79 haRice-fish : 3.64 haRice-ulang : 0.09 haSFR : 51.54 haSWIP : 153.82 haSeaweed : 74.91 haOyster : 27.34 ha

*Source: BAS Aquaculture Survey CY 2005

MAGAT DAMArea of reservoir - 4,500 has.Area allowed for fishcage - 450 hasNo. of fishcage operators - 826No. of fishcages - 8,154Area covered with cages - 50.3 has.Average harvest - 5 tons/dayMunicipal fish catch - 100 kg/dayPermit fee - P2.00/ m2.Fish landing fee - P1.00 /kg

CAGAYAN RIVERLength of river: 301 km Area of river: 3,030 has.Species caught: Ludong, aramang, eel, shrimp, mullet,

catfish, mudfishMigratory route of Ludong (Cestraeus plicatilis): From the

upstream of Nueva Vizcaya to the estuary of Aparri

Cagayan Valley has:l Five provinces namely: Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela,

Quirino and Nueva Vizcayal There are three cities in the region namely: Santiago

and Cauayan City in Isabela, and Tuguegarao City in Cagayan

l There are 90 municipalities, 26 of which are coastal, and 2,310 barangays, 190 of which are coastal

l Total land area is 26,838 square kilometers populated by approximately 3,051,487 persons as of August 2007

l Magat Dam and Reservoir is found in the region and shared with the province of Ifugao in the Cordillera Administrative Region. The reservoir is major site for fish cage operations.

l The region has the longest river system, the Cagayan River, where the highly priced ludong (Cestraeus plicatilis) is found. Soft-shelled shrimp can also be found in its estuarine area in Aparri, Cagayan.

l Major fishing grounds include Babuyan Channel, Balintang Channel, Divilacan Bay, Palanan Coast, Pacific Ocean, South China Sea and Bashi Channel.

Region 02 Fishery Resources


The above collective production from BFAR RO2 fish farms were distributed to 93 municipalities, 3 city governments, 5 provinces, 7,596 fish farmers including backyard fishpond operators; dispersed to communal bodies of water such as small water impounding projects (SWIPs) small farm reservoirs (SFRs); and allocated as stock for techno-demos, KALAHI projects and as rehabilitation assistance for calamity – stricken fisherfolk.

Of the total dispersal, the BFAR National Freshwater Fisheries Technology Center, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija provided 6.85M improved-GET EXCEL, 360,000 common carp and 100,000 hito fingerlings. The office likewise augmented the total quantity allocated for dispersal by purchasing 2.139M iGET EXCEL and 20,000 common carp fingerlings. Seaweed (Gracilaria) propagules came from 3 BFAR RO2-maintained nurseries.Bangus fry on the other hand, were purchased from gatherers of wild stocks and reared to fingerling size in BFAR 2 fish farms prior to its dispersal to fisherfolk. Some bangus fingerlings were purchased outright from suppliers thus higher dispersal versus that of production. All these seed inputs were provided by the agency to recipients free of charge. The distribution were either targeted under the regular dispersal program of the agency, as typhoon or calamity

GOAL 1 Development of New Production Areas

Goal 1 under PGMA’s 10-Point Agenda mandates the identification of new production areas and provision of free seed inputs for the first production cycle and technical assistance as measure to increase production, create income opportunities, and ensure adequate food supply . Under fisheries, these production areas can either be fishponds, fish cage, seaweed culture and in the form of dispersal to communal bodies of water. The agency provided free seed inputs and technical assistance to 269.45 hectares new areas out of 256.31 hectare target for the year. Estimated job generated out of the intervention is 2,559 new jobs. The new production areas are broken down as follows: Tilapia 145.19 hectares Cagayan 6.12 ha Isabela 137.77 ha

rehabilitation assistance, or inputs for demos. In addition, walk-in clients or backyard operators are given free fingerlings outright with maximum of 1,000 pieces per recipient.

Category 1Modernized and Socially-Equitable Agriculture and Fisheries Support Services Delivered

Fish Seed Production and Dispersal, 2009species tARget

pRoductionActuAl

pRoduction dispeRsAl

iGET EXCEL Tilapia 14,740,000 9,929,000 17,977,200

BFAR 2000 Tilapia 260,000 420,000 276,000

Saline Tilapia 1,650,000 1,700,000 1,203,050

Red Tilapia 82,000 89,000 64,400

Common carp 170,000 170,000 400,000

Aquarium Fishes 70,000 100,000

Milkfish fry* 10,000 10,200 5,600

Oyster spats 1,030,000 1,108,000 1,040,000

Seaweed propagules (kg) 15,000 17,255 16,175

Pangasius 40,000

Gourami 14,000

Cold Tolerant Tilapia 10,000

Hito 194,000

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Nueva Vizcaya 1.3 haBangus 32.25 hectares Cagayan 31.25 ha Isabela 1 haSeaweeds 18.64 hectares Cagayan 18.64 haPangasius 11.35 hectares Cagayan 2.15 ha Isabela 7.50 ha Quirino 0.10 ha Nueva Vizcaya 1.60 haCBWs / SWIPs 62.02 hectares Cagayan 35 ha Isabela 27.02 ha

Assistance to capture fisheries

For capture fisheries, the agency has rendered technical assistance, capability-building and livelihood trainings and also provided direct livelihood and calamity-rehabilitation assistance such as fishing gears to coastal fisherfolk. The provision of fishing gears is subject to request from the recipients themselves. MPA guardians are considered as prime beneficiaries. For the year in review, the bureau was able to provide 36 units (200mx50MDx0.25x7K monofil net/roll) gill nets to:

· Claveria(15 units)· Sta. Praxedes (3 units)· Sanchez Mira, Abulug (3 units)· Calayan (3 units)· Claveria (3 units)· Sta Praxedes · Gonzaga(2 units)· Sta. Ana(2 units)· Ballesteros· Sanchez Mira· and Pamplona, all in Cagayan province

The office also provided 86 units troll line to the Fisherfolk associations of:

· Abulug (27 units)· Gonzaga (27 units)· Sanchez Mira

(27 units)· C l a v e r i a ( 2

units)· Pamplona· Sta. Ana and · Sta. Praxedes.

Trainings conducted particularly dealt with Payao Design and Construction, MPA

Technology demonstration projects

One of the major activities of the agency is the establishment of technology demonstration projects as means to speed up the dissemination of new and relevant fishery technologies, most especially on aquaculture, at the field level. A look at the fisheries production of region 02 would reveal that the aquaculture sector accounts for 24% of the 63,466 MT total fisheries production for 2009. Although, the total percentage is lower than the aquaculture chunk in the national level, an analysis of the trend would reveal an outstanding growth rate of 14.8% since 2001. Tilapia, by far, accounts for the biggest chunk under aquaculture production with 74% and 26% (from aquaculture and municipal inland production) of the total fisheries production in region 02.

BFAR RO2 continues to disseminate aquaculture technologies not only to increase production and maintain the upward trend, but more so, to increase fish farmers income, lower their production cost in view of continued rise in the price of inputs, and at the same time safeguard the environment and make aquaculture operations a sustainable venture.

Demo projects are usually established at the farmers’ level, in order to bring the technology at the very doorsteps of the end users – the farmers themselves. Farmer cooperators are chosen on the basis of recommendation from the LGUs and upon evaluation by the agency. There are generally two types of demo projects, one is full-support and the other is on counterparting scheme. Under full-support, the agency provides all the inputs such as feeds, fingerlings, fertilizer and technical assistance. While on counterparting-scheme, the agency provides only technical support and fingerlings, these demos usually are targeted by the LGUs. It can be said that the full support projects, being dole-out in nature, are also means to jumpstart small fish culture ventures in the countryside.

For 2009 the agency was able to establish several full-support demo projects as follows:

Freshwater aquaculture technologies

20 sites rice-tilapia culture

Cagayan· Alcala (3)

management, Package of Technology in Fisheries, & Deputy Fish Warden course.

Distribution of fishing gear in the island town of Calayan, Cagayan during the Technol-ogy Caravan in May.


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· Gattaran (2) · Camalaniugan · Gonzaga· Amulung

Isabela· Benito Soliven· Angadanan (2) · Ramon· San Mariano· Alicia

Nueva Vizcaya· Bayombong· Diadi

Quirino· Cabarroguis· Diffun· Aglipay· Saguday

15 sites rice-ulang culture

Cagayan· Sanchez Mira· Baggao· Alcala· Iguig · Tuguegarao City

Isabela· Cauayan City (2)· Cordon· Ramon

Quirino· Nagtipunan· Aglipay

Nueva Vizcaya

· Bayombong· Dupax del Norte · Dupax Sur· Bagabag

15 sites rice-tilapia culture with duckweeds as feed supplement

Cagayan· Alcala· Rizal · Camalaniugan

Isabela· Roxas· Delfin Albano· San Isidro· Sto. Tomas· Cabagan· Ramon

Quirino· Aglipay (2)

Nueva Vizcaya· Alfonso Castaneda· Dupax del Norte· Ambaguio· Kasibu

Fish Terraces (Upland Aquaculture)

Quirino (4)· Diffun· Cabarroguis

Nueva Vizcaya (2)

Tilapia – Duckweed Culture in Pond

Cagayan · Tuao· Baggao· Ballesteros

Isabela· Ramon· Alicia· Sta. Maria· Quirino

Quirino· Cabarroguis

Nueva Vizcaya· Quezon · Bagabag

Polyculture (Tilapia, carp and African hito)

· Piat, Cagayan· Maddela, Quirino· Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya

African Hito / Pangasius Culture in Condo-type Media

Nueva Vizcaya· Diadi· Sta. Fe· Kayapa

Brackishwater technologies

Marine Fish Cage

Cagayan · Sta. Teresita

Tilapia, carp and African hito polyculture

Duckweeds demo, Alicia, Isabela

Rice-ulangdemoPeñablanca,Cagayan

Fish processingequipment

Fish terrace demo, Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya

Rice-fish demo, Alicia, Isabela

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Isabela· Maconacon · Divilacan

Mangrove Aquaculture aka Aquasilvi

Cagayan· Aparri· Claveria· Pamplona· Buguey

Oyster Culture (hanging type method)

Cagayan· Sanchez Mira· Gonzaga· Sta. Teresita· Sta. Ana

Seaweed Farming

Cagayan· Pamplona· Gonzaga· Sta. Teresita

The above demos were all for 1 cycle only. Main purpose of the demos is to serve as show window on the latest technology on aquaculture, aside from having direct contribution to total regional fisheries production in 2009. However, not all were able to complete the full crop cycle as targeted due to fortuitous events such as typhoons or floods. Moreover, some were still on-going as of end 2009.

The agency had also participated in several demo projects under counterparting scheme. Proponents of these demo projects are either the provincial or municipal LGUs. Some of the demos were also proposed by the office with costs shared by other agencies. The demos are as follows:

Rice-tilapia Culture

Cagayan· Iguig· Peñablanca (2)· Sta. Praxedes (2)· Gattaran (2)· Allacapan (2)· Gonzaga (3)· Sanchez Mira (2)

Isabela· Echague (4)· Cabatuan · Tumauini (2)· Sta. Maria (2)· Sto. Tomas· Ilagan· Aurora· Gamu

Quirino· Maddela· Saguday (2)

Nueva Vizcaya· Aritao · Bambang · Dupax del Norte· Solano (2)· Sta. Fe

Rice-ulang Culture

Cagayan· Solana· Peñablanca· Baggao· Tuao

Isabela· San Mateo· Burgos· Echague

Quirino· Cabarroguis· Aglipay

Nueva Vizcaya · Bambang (3)

R i c e - t i l a p i a C u l t u r e w i t h Duckweeds as Feed Supplement

Cagayan· Sta. Praxedes (2) · Gattaran · Gonzaga

· SolanaQuirino

· Maddela· Saguday

Isabela· Reina Mercedes· Mallig· Luna· Aurora· Roxas

Nueva Vizcaya· Kasibu· Kayapa· Dupax del Norte· Diadi· Villaverde

Tilapia Processing and Value-added Products

· Tuguegarao City, Cagayan· Diffun, Quirino

Isabela· Cauayan City· Santiago City· Ramon

Seaweed Farming

Cagayan· Sanchez Mira· Aparri

Pangasius Culture in Fish Cage, in Brgy. Garab, Iguig, Cagayan

Pangasius Culture in Fishpond, in Maddela, Quirino

The agency has a lso rendered continuous assistance to previous demos thru the provision of free fingerlings and technical assistance. Some of the previous demos damaged by calamity were also rehabilitated. These previous demos that were still assisted directly by the agency are the following:

Tilapia Fishpond Culture· Cabagan, Isabela


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Ulang Fishpond Culture · Peñablanca,

Cagayan (8)· E c h a g u e ,

Isabela· D i f f u n ,

Quirino· Bayombong

( 2 ) & B a g a b a g , N u e v a Vizcaya

Tilapia Fish Cage Culture· Peñablanca, Cagayan (2)· Santa Maria and San Pablo,

Isabela· C a b a r r o g u i s a n d

Nagtipunan, Quirino· Bayombong and Diadi,

Nueva Vizcaya

Oyster Culture using Plot Method· Brgy. Caroan and

San Jose, Gonzaga, Cagayan

Marine Fish Cage CultureCagayan

· Sta. Ana· Gonzaga· Aparri (10)· Buguey (4) · Abulug (2) · Pamplona (2) · Sta. Teresita (3) · Claveria (5) · Sanchez Mira

Isabela· Divilacan· Palanan

Batanes· Basco· Mahatao

Post-harvest Development

O n p o s t - h a r v e s t development, the agency has distributed various fish processing e q u i p m e n t w i t h R I C s a n d

other women groups as prime beneficiaries. The provision of equipment usually follows an accompanying training. Generally, the equipment are intended to improve packaging in order to have longer shelf life and enable the processors to demand higher price. The equipment distributed and beneficiaries are as follows:

20 units electric sealers with P.E. bags to

· Gonzaga (2 units), · Aparri (2 units), · Sta. Ana (2 units),· Sanchez Mira, · Buguey (2 units), · Ballesteros, · Sta. Teresita,· Sta. Praxedes,· Claveria, · Pamplona (2 units), · Abulug (2 units), · Tuguegarao City (2 units) · Camalaniugan, Cagayan

2 units vacuum packer to Sta. Ana and Aparri RICs

4 Live Tilapia container box to · ISAFIF San Mateo, Isabela and · Tilapia Grow-out Producers

Association in Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino Province and Ballesteros, Cagayan;

The tilapia container box on the other hand are intended as assistance for tilapia growers in marketing their produce. This is in view of the low farm gate price of tilapia and size classification as dictated upon by wholesale buyers or viajeros. The tilapia container box is seen as means to bypass the traders such that the producers can have higher profit margin.

As of the end of December, the agency was on the process of distributing 5 units solar dryers as assistance to RICs in Aparri, Buguey (2), Claveria and Sta. Praxedes.

Distribution of post-harvest equipment during the Independence Day Celebration in CNHS, Tuguegarao City.

BFAR RO2 Fish Processing expert Proserfina Reyno

demonstrates way to make value-add-

ed products from fish during the DTI-

sponsored train-ing in Dinapigue,

Isabela.

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RFRDC

BFAR RO2 acts as lead agency to the RFRDC which is in-charge in the implementation of R & D projects on fisheries within the entire region. As lead agency, BFAR RO2 coordinates with other member agencies composed of SUCs, NGAs and LGUs relative to RFRDC activities and likewise facilitates planning, evaluation and monitoring of such research projects. For 2009, the RFRDC was able to conduct: 1) One research proposal review and evaluation activity with 12 research proposals presented for review. 2) Meetings with network members tackling key issues on increasing productivity and profitability, protection of ecosystem, conservation of biodiversity among other matter. 3) In house review and evaluation workshop with 12 researches presented for review, and; 4) Monitoring of R & D projects The following research projects garnered Best Paper award during the R & D workshop, as follows;

Best Paper:Environmentally – Sustainable Ways of Freshwater Resources Management in Nueva VizcayaBy: Dr. Reynald Delos Trinos

2nd Best Paper: Marine Fisheries Stock Assessment in Batanes WatersBy: Maureen Aragon, Venchito Villarao et. al.

3rd Best Paper: Reproductive Biology of AramangBy: Dr. Romeo Culasing

RD In-House Review

Duckweeds

Mud crabPenaeus vannamei

Porphyra aka gamet

Lobed river mullet aka Ludong

Sea urchin

BFAR RO2 has several ongoing and completed researches as of end 2009, as follows: a) Seaweeds· Development of Porphyra sheets· Assessment of Porphyra Fisheries Industry in Cagayanb) Ulang/Vannamei· Multi-Phase rearing of Ulang Using Different Stocking Densities· TA on the Grow-out Culture of P. vannamei· Culture of P. vannamei in Brackishwater Pondsc) Ludong· Reproductive Biology of Ludongd) Shellfishes· Rapid Rural Appraisal of Shellfishes· Determination of Recruitment Period of Oyster and Window pane Shell Using Different Collectors

e) Mudcrab· TV on rearing first crab stage of Mudcrab to crablets in Aquasilvi Pond using Different Stocking Densities· Spawning and Larval Rearing of Mudcrabf) Other Commodities· Different Fertilization Trials of Duckweeds· Development of Gouramy Broodstock· Rearing of Siganids fry to fingerlings in Brackishwater Ponds at Different Stocking Densities· Rearing of Grouper fry to fingerlings in floating net cage· Growth Performance of Mullet fed with Commercial feeds and duckweeds g) Stock Assessment· Assessment of Coral reefs· Analysis of the Mudcrab industry in Cagayan h) Researches with additional funds· Analysis on the Status of Lobster Fishing Industry in Region 02· Assessment of status of Eel Fisheries in Cagayan Valley· Effect of Different Macro-algae on Growth performance of Sea Urchin (Tripneustes gratilla)


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FARMC revitalization training in Claveria, Cagayan, initiated thru the ICRM Project.

The FARMC Program Management Center also takes charge in the implementation of the Fisherfolk Regional Director Program. The installation of Fisherfolk Regional Director is pursuant to DA Special Order NO. 88 intended as means to highlight the role of farmers and fisherfolk as partners of the government and the country’s backbone in poverty alleviation and food security programs. The installation of FRD is in time with the Farmers and Fisherfolk Month every May.

For 2009, Mr. Lupo Alava, a tilapia hatchery and grow-out farm operator from Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya acted as FRD. Mr. Alava is also businessman being a proprietor of a bicycle parts shop in the municipalilty. He is a former pro-cyclist. In 2005, Mr. Alava garnered the Gawad Saka Presidential Citation in recognition of the innovations applied in his fishery project. To date, he has integrated his fish farm with tourism (resto and lodging) facilities.

Highlights of his one-month tenure include

FRD Lupo Alava (3rd from right) during tree planting activity in Baretbet, Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya.

FARMC

One of the prime activities of the agency, most especially in the coastal areas, is the delivery of assistance in the creation or strengthening / revitalization of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Councils or FARMCs as mandated under Sec. 69 to 79 of RA 8550 and its implementing guidelines spelled out under Fisheries Administrative Order 196.

FARMCs, consisting of representatives from fisherfolk, MLGU (SB Chair on Agriculture and Fisheries, and representatives from the Municipal Development Council), NGOs and private sector are intended as recommendatory and advisory body on fishery related issues concerning the given locality. Its structural framework includes functions on law enforcement, rehabilitation and conservation, livelihood generation, research, education and training, legislative work and prosecution, pollution control, land and water use and settlements.

FARMCs are vital in the participatory approach for coastal / fishery resource management and development. For 2009, the agency was able to revitalize and / or strengthen the Municipal FARMCs in: Cagayan

· Gonzaga· Sta. Ana· Sta. Teresita· Sta. Praxedes· Ballesteros· Pamplona· Aparri· Claveria· Amulung· Sanchez Mira

Isabela· Maconacon· Divilacan

Dur ing FARMC rev i ta l i zat i on / or strengthening, the agency usually conducts fishery law enforcement training, deputation of fish wardens and integrated coastal resources management planning workshops. Participants to these training activities are Barangay FARMC leaders and fisherfolk associations. Fifty pieces of FARMC handbook were distributed during the conduct of the activity.

As a result of these trainings, the FARMCs revitalized / strengthened had formed new sets of officers. Likewise, the municipal government had pledged funding to support FARMC operations in their area.

Fisherfolk Regional Director Program

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courtesy call at the local government units, mangrove planting, municipal fisherfolk registration, station and project visits, attendance to project launchings and festivals, and communicate with the media. In line with municipal fisherfolk registration which is mandated under Sec. 19 of RA 8550, the bureau distributed 1,100 pieces registry forms during the conduct of the activity in the towns of Sta. Teresita and Sanchez Mira, Cagayan.

FRDs are mandated to function as BFAR Regional Director for the whole month of May sans action on personnel, financial and policy-determining matters. At the same time, BFAR Regional Directors also engage in immersion activity to have a feel on the situation and issues at the grassroots level.

Puno Ko Sagip-Buhay Mo

In time with the Farmers and Fisherfolk Month and the Fish Conservation Week in October, is the conduct of reforestation activity dubbed “Puno Ko Sagip-Buhay Mo.” This nationwide activity, on its third year, as of 2009 is the Bureau’s contribution to mitigate global warming and climate change. For the year in review, the agency was able to plant 850 mangrove propagules in Brgys. Taggat Sur and Pata East, Claveria in Cagayan and 200 forest tree seedlings (Mahogany and G. Melina) and 100 fruit tree seedlings (lychee and longgan) in the watershed of Baretbet, Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya.

Mangrove tree planting activity in Buguey, Cagayan.

KALAHI

The agency continued its assistance to the KALAHI Program thru the provision of technical services and free fingerlings for the beneficiaries. KALAHI (Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan) is a special poverty eradication

project at the countryside under the Office of the President. For the year in review, BFAR RO2 joined the launching of KALAHI project in Villa Ilanan and Villa Garcia, in the municipality of Maddela, Quirino and provided 3,000 pieces of carp fingerlings. Fingerlings and technical assistance for fish growers in other KALAHI areas were also provided, as follows: Cagayan

Brgys. Bural, Masi and San Juan in Rizal – 40,000 TF

Brgy. Luga, Sta. Teresita – TABrgy. Ibulo, Bunugan and Carupian in Baggao –

40,000 TFIsabela

Brgys. Villaflor, Disimuray, De Vera & Dianao in Cauayan City – 50,000 TF

Brgys. Calaoacan, Carmensita & San Macario in Delfin Albano – 30,000 TF

Brgys. Dicaraoyan, Beguet, Mabbayad, Madadamian &San Miguel in Echague– 40,000 TF

Brgys. Linomot, Villabello, Namnama, Usol-Dibuluan,Dicamay I and II & Sta. Isabel in Jones – 40,000

Brgys. Luna, San Jose, Sagana & Bannawag Norte in Santiago City – 55,000 TF

Brgy. Macayucayu, San Mariano – 30,000 TFBrgy. Baliao – Benito Soliven – 40,000 TF

Quirino Brgy. Dungo, Aglipay – 30,000 TFBrgys. Villa Gracia and Villa Ilanan in Maddela

– 50,000 TFNueva Vizcaya

Brgys. Capisaan, Alloy & Antutot in Kasibu – 40,000 TF

Brgy. Pelaway, Alfonso Castañeda – 20,000 TFPoblacion, Villaverde – 30,000 TF

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Agribusiness and Marketing

Apart from the dissemination of technologies as undertaken thru extension activities, the bureau also ensures the profitability of fishery entrepreneurs, thru agribusiness and marketing assistance. Along this line, the bureau conducted weekly price monitoring of fishery products in Tuguegarao City, Santiago City, Camalaniugan and Aparri wet market and provided the report to concerned agencies, held local market matching activities and assisted fish growers in Isabela (12), Cagayan (4), Nueva Vizcaya (3), Quirino (3), and 2 fishery-based cooperatives in marketing their produce.

On agribusiness, the bureau has assisted the RIC of Buguey, Sta. Praxedes Fisherfolk Association, CAVAFIF, Casitan and San Jose Fisherfolk Association, Sta. Teresita Fisherfolk Association in the preparation of feasibility study (inputs on technical aspects) as requirement for their application of loan from financing institutions.

The bureau has also participated in agri-aqua fairs and exhibits, as follows:

o Balatong Festival= San Mateo Isabelao Pattaradday Festival = Santiago Cityo Isabela Day= Ilagan, Isabelao Nueva Vizcaya Day = Bayombong, N. Vizcayao Magat Dam Aquaculture Festival 2009 = NIA

Complex, Ambatali, Ramon, Isabelao Fiesta Ta Bannag= Cagayan Sports Complex,

Tuguegarao cityo Aramang Festival= Aparri, Cagayano Sarakat Festival = Sta. Ana, Cagayano 2nd OTOP Congress= Brickstone Mall,

Tuguegarao Cityo Sinabalu Festival= Rizal, Cagayano Palma Brava Labig Festival= Claveria,

Cagayano Panagdadapun Festival= Quirino province

Technology Caravan

Yearly, the bureau embarks on a technology caravan as a way of bringing services and assistance closer to the isolated areas of the region. The activity usually utilizes BFAR MCS patrol vessels as transport means, and thus, coincides with the patrol missions of the agency. The techno-caravan for 2009 was held on April 24 to 30 in the towns of Maconacon and Divilacan in Isabela, Calayan, Cagayan and the island barangay of Camiguin, Calayan. Highlights of the activity include:

o Aquaculture trainings (seaweeds, tilapia and bangus culture)

o Post-harvest technology trainingso Trainings on the construction and fabrication

of fishing gears and payaoo Award of 2 marine fish cages and 2 payaos

(Maconacon and Divilacan)o Distributed 1,800 flyers (aquaculture and

fish processing technologies)o Dispersal of 65,000 pieces tilapia fingerlings Magat Dam Aquaculture Festival 2009

Fish processing training

Lecture on aquaculture

Distribution of info materials

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Advocacy and Information Dissemination

In line with information, education and communications (IEC), the bureau thru its information section has conducted 48 radio and TV plugs on fisheries development. Some BFAR personnel also acted as guests at Kapehan sa Radio ng Bayan, ABS-CBN Regional News and Bombo Radyo’s Good Morning Philippines!. Likewise, 7 types of new IEC materials were produced and a total of 10,005 copies of various technology flyers distributed to clientele. The bureau also publishes a semi-annual newsletter “Kalap” which it distributes to NGAs and other government agencies, LGUs, field units, and to fisherfolk clientele. The news and feature contents of the Kalap are likewise disseminated to media outlets in the local and national level. Lastly, one major activity of the information section is the School-on-the-Air, a collaborative project with the DOST – Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development, LGU Gonzaga and CSU Gonzaga.

School-on-the-Air

The SOA is an answer to today’s fast-paced world, wherein every second counts and multi-tasking is the norm. This innovative extension approach allows fish farmers to learn new technologies without them leaving their place of work.

According to Dr. Dalisay Fernandez of the Los

Baños-based PCAMRD, SOA is a free educational program designed to promote fishery technologies within a general area where it is applicable. The program can capture a wider range of audience at less cost, as lessons aired through radio, Fernandez said.

Fishery SOA is a series of canned radio programs dwelling on topics such as tilapia, mud crab, pompano, lapu-lapu, apahap and Pacific white shrimp culture; and on coastal resource management.

School-on-the-Air lessons take the form of a drama series, not much unlike drama programs popular among rural folks, in order to have greater appeal to intended audience.

A recorded lecture from experts and a simple quiz are included at the end of the drama segment, to complete one learning session, which takes about 20 to 25 minutes. The mud crab module takes 14 sessions to run and which are spread within two months.

Answers to the quiz are then retrieved by or submitted to facilitators. in this case the Municipal

A g r i c u l t u r e Off ice of each m u n i c i p a l i t y assisted by BFAR R O 2 s t a f f , a s bas is for their graduation.

BFAR RO2 officials act as guests during the Tipon-Tipan, a live radio and TV interview program hosted by the Philippine Information Agency.

“We are very thankful since we were able to learn a new technology without shelling-out a centavo and even while we are going about our daily routine,” said farmer and barangay official Jovey de Gracia Eduria (center), one of 170 graduates.

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“Reeforestation”

A combination of the words ‘reef ’ and ‘forest’, ‘reeforestation’ entailed the seeding or placement of giant clams in pre-identified micro-sites about 10 feet underwater and enhanced with coral transplantation to form an underwater scenic spot called a clam garden.

The giant clam garden was established near Palaui island, a 15-minute boat ride from the San Vicente port in the town of Sta. Ana, Cagayan.

A very first project of such type in region 02, ‘reeforestation’ is intended to increase fish population and at the same time offer a unique attraction for tourists.

The project is a joint undertaking between the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority, Department of Tourism RO2, Department of Environment and Natural Resources RO2, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources RO2, Philippine Navy and non-government organizations.

The clam garden will function as a habitat as the transplanted corals and algae that will grow on the shells of the giant clams will attract other marine species. Also, there will be an increase in fish population as project beneficiaries learn to protect the site.

Around 125 pieces giant clams belonging to three different species (Tridacna squamosa, T. crossea, and T. maxima) were tagged and ‘embedded’ in the micro sites in clusters of 10 to 30 pieces per hill. Broken coral fragments were likewise gathered from nearby sites and attached to steel rods or any substrate to form the coral garden.

The clam seeds were gathered by volunteer divers from nearby areas.

Likewise, having giant clams relatively close

“ S t r e n g t h e n i n g G o v e r n a n c e & S u s t a i n a b i l i t y o f Small-scale Fisheries M a n a g e m e n t i n the Phi l ippines: An E c o s y s t e m - b a s e d Fisheries Management Approach”

The above study is a co l l a b o rat i ve p ro j e c t

between the Department of Science and Technology, BFAR RO2, WorldFish thru the Bureau of Agricultural Research, CAVAPED (NGO) and LGUs encompassing the municipalities of Buguey, Sta. Teresita, Gonzaga and Sta. Ana in the province of Cagayan. The study entailed assessment of the biophysical characteristics of coastal resources, analysis of policy and governance, and determination of socio-economic status and how these factors affect the small-scale fisheries in the target municipalities of Buguey, Sta. Teresita, Gonzaga and Sta. Ana. The result of the study serves as reference or/and basis for ecosystem management.

Mrs. Chen Mencias checks giant clams being tagged prior to the seeding activity.

Giant clams for the seeding activity.

Volunteer divers from NGOs lead the seeding of giant clams on a semi-sheltered area near Palaui Island off Sta. Ana, Cagayan.

with one another will also facilitate reproduction as these giant mollusks, the biggest in the world, are known as “free spawners.” That is, mature individuals simultaneously secrete eggs and sperm (gametes) after which “chance encounter” will occur in open water.

On the other hand, the project exemplifies the “vacation – volunteer” approach on tour i sm development by serving as venue to increase awareness of tourists which hopefully will inspire them to work towards its protection.

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TRAININGS

The agency also continue to conduct training courses, although this function is now a mandate of the training arm of the Bureau which is the Regional Fisheries Training Center. The trainings conducted are either target of the RFTC or requests from the LGUs. BFAR RO2 assigns resource persons to the trainings if needed and whenever possible. The trainings conducted for 2009, as reported by the RFTC, Aparri, Cagayan, are as follows:

AQUACULTURE

Fishpond Design, Construction and ManagementCatayauan, Lallo, Cagayan, Mar. 5 – 6 Mabuno, Gattaran, Cagayan, May 13 – 14 Centro, Claveria, Cagayan, Nov. 25 – 26Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya, Apr. 28 – 29DA Office, Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya, June 2 – 3SB Hall, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya ,June 9 – 10 Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya, Aug. 25 – 26SB Hall, Nagtipunan, Quirino, May 26 – 27

Tilapia Cage Design, Construction and ManagementCentro 5, Claveria, Cagayan, April 27 – 30

Season-long Tilapia Grow-out Culture and Management (Phase 2)

Bagumbayan, Lallo, Cagayan, April 17San Mariano, Lallo, Cagayan, May 7

Milkfish Cage Design, Construction and ManagementCentro, Sta. Teresita, Cagayan, May 21 – 25Maconacon, Isabela, April 25 – 29Divilacan, Isabela, April 26 – 30

Grow-out Culture and Management for Tilapia BCS & SMES July 24

Grow-out Culture and Management for Pangasius and Carp

Cabarroguis, Quirino July 14 – 15

MUNICIPAL FISHERIES

Crab Pot and Crab Lift Net Design, Construction and Maintenance

Sta. Cruz, Sta. Ana, Cagayan, August 5 – 8 Payao Design, Construction and Management

Bagu, Abulug, Cagayan, March 9 – 13 Centro 9, Aparri, Cagayan, March 17 – 21 Sanchez Mira, Cagayan, March 18 – 22Maconacon, Isabela, April 25 – 29 Divilacan, Isabela, April 26 – 30

Marine Protected AreaSan Jose, Gonzaga, Cagayan, April 15 – 16

Gillnet Design, Construction and ManagementNagtipunan, Quirino, July 14 – 16

POST HARVEST

Shellcraft MakingCentro, Buguey, Cagayan, January 15 – 16 & 19BCS, Lallo, Cagayan, August 29 – 30

Fish Handling, Processing and PackagingCauayan City, Isabela, July 29 - 30

Value – Added Products from FishBambang, Nueva Vizcaya, June 16 – 17 Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya, June 25 – 26 Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya, August 19 – 20

Fish Processing Technology Cabarroguis, Quirino, June 30 – July 1

OTHERS

Package of Technologies in Fisheries Calayan Island, Cagayan, April 25BCS, Lallo, Cagayan, July 24 – 26

Fishery Law EnforcementLallo, Cagayan, April 20 – 21 Dupaya Complex, Lallo, Cagayan, April 13 – 14

Deputy Fish Warden CourseAbulug, Cagayan, September 16 – 18 Diadi, Nueva Vizcaya, June 25 – 26 Bayombong, Nueva, Vizcaya Sept. 21 – 22

SWOT Analysis RFTC Training Hall, Dec. 1 – 2 & Dec. 3 – 4

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Write-ups of some techno-demo projectsPolyculture (tilapia, common carp and African hito) cum 45-days delayed feeding strategyBrgy. Catarawan, Piat, CagayanCooperator: Marcial Balmores

After its separate introduction of 45-days delayed feeding and polyculture technologies in various parts of Cagayan Valley, BFAR RO2 has shown that both can be combined following successful result of its demo project in the municipality of Piat, province of Cagayan.

Following recommended stocking rate and combination on polyculture, the 1,520 square meter fishpond owned by Balmores was stocked with 6,080 pieces size 22 tilapia (80%), and 380 common carp (5%) last March 20. The remaining 15% or 1,140 pieces hito fingerlings were stocked two months later, or exactly halfway in the culture period to avoid possible predation.

Stocking rate is 5 pieces fingerlings per square meter.

Likewise, following protocol on 45-days delayed feeding technology, introduction of artificial feeds came one-and-a-half-month into the 4-month culture period.

Polyculture takes advantage of stratified feeding habit of the stocks being cultured such that direct feed competition is eliminated and maximum

utilization of pond resources is ensured. Likewise, a key to the success of this project is the symbiotic relationship of the cultured species. The carp, being pond bottom feeders and dwellers helped maintain water quality by eating excess feeds and other detritus. The hito meanwhile, prevented overcrowding and unnecessary feed and oxygen competition by feeding on fry or offspring of the tilapia.

Delayed feeding technology meanwhile depends on the propagation of plankton to serve as natural food for the fingerlings during the early stage of culture period. This is done by applying chicken manure at rate of 1 to 2 tons per hectare for basal fertilization and its maintenance using 16-20-0 (ammonium phosphate) inorganic fertilizer at rate of 100 kilograms per hectare thru tea bag method.

Fishing Gear Design & Construction

Fish Cage Construction and Management

Value-Added Products from FishSmoked Fish Processing

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Proper stocking combination It must be emphasized however, that proper

stocking combination and composition must be followed on any polyculture project. Stocking 50% tilapia and 50% hito for example, is not advisable since hito are voracious feeder and this would result to undersized tilapia.

As per result of final sampling shown during the Harvest Field Day last July 30, the hito reached an average body weight of 150 grams, carp at 180 grams, and the tilapia, being main culture species, at 240 grams. Survival rate was assumed at 85% to 90% for the various species. Total production given this assumption is 1,453 kilos.

The carp was a little bit off target as the fingerlings stocked were small and of mixed size.

With retail price of 80 pesos per kilo for carp, 85 for tilapia, and 120 for hito, projected net income is 81,087.00 pesos from production expense of 47,460.00 for an ROI of 170%.

Total feeds consumed is 47 bags – significantly lower than current rule of thumb on tilapia fishpond culture which is 10 - 8 bags per thousand pieces.

Tambalque said that secondary species (carp and hito) are not taken into consideration when computing for the daily feed ration in polyculture technology.

Balmores observed that fish grows well when there is natural food, presence of which can be determined through the greenish color of the water. Balmores also said that it is best to feed fish when the sun is up and before sundown as dissolved oxygen level is still high during those times.

The cooperator advises pond owners to avoid feeding at night as it might result to suffocation and mortality. Also pre-empt negative effect of afternoon downpour after a hot day by immediately freshening the pond to neutralize abrupt change in water temperature.

Tea bag method. Inorganic fertilizer hanged along the fishpond to maintain fertility and ensure growth of natural food. Hito, carp and ti lapia harvested (inset).

Fishery experts may have found the answer to the familiar whine from fish farmers – nag ngina ti feeds (feed prices are exorbitant) thru the introduction of duckweeds as supplemental feeds for tilapia.

Duckweeds (Lemna sp) are small free – floating aquatic plants that thrive in slow-moving or still bodies of water. It is currently being promoted by BFAR RO2 as alternative feed for tilapia due to its reported high protein content.

Current technology is product of a continuing research started at the BFAR – Agricultural Pilot Center Fish Farm (APCFF) in Iguig, Cagayan in 2007.

Result of the initial research on the use of duckweeds as supplemental tilapia feed has shown the feed combination of 50% commercial feeds and 50% fresh duckweeds as optimum mixture. Said feed combination yielded 161 grams harvest weight of tilapia after 5 to 6 months culture period with feed conversion ratio of 1.65.

The demo of BFAR RO2 in Alicia, Isabela show actual harvest at 740 kilograms from a 1,000 square meter fishpond after more than 5 months culture period. Stocking rate is 5 pieces per square meter.

Duckweeds as supplemental fish feed Alicia, IsabelaCooperator: Victoriano Gamido

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Only 18 bags of commercial fish feeds were consumed in the demo due to the use of duckweeds and the application of 45-days delayed feeding strategy. This is significantly lower than current rule of thumb among fish farmers which is 8 to 10 bags feeds, per thousand pieces of stock.

Reduction on feed cost translates to a net income of P 25,313.00 at 62 pesos farm gate price. Production cost is 20,567 .00 pesos.

According to Victoriano Gamido, project cooperator in Alicia, it was his first time to cut on feed expenses and still has a nice return. The use of duckweeds significantly cushions impact of current crisis, he said.

The cooperator also said that duckweed is a good alternate for commercial feeds especially for small farmers who oftentimes, are short on capital.

What are duckweedsThe natural habitat of duckweeds is the

surface of fresh or brackish water that is sheltered from wind and wave action. They are found in all but waterless deserts or permanently frozen areas and grow best in tropical and temperate zones.

According to Romeo Pizarro, farm manager of APCFF and project leader on duckweeds, the plant prefer partly shaded area and grows luxuriantly during the rainy months.

Moreover, fertilization is needed in order to increase the protein content of the plant. Pizarro says that normal fertilization in the fishpond is enough when culturing duckweeds alongside fish.

How to plant duckweedsPlanting duckweeds simply entail putting

propagules (fresh duckweeds) in the culture medium which can be in concrete tanks, empty ponds or in net enclosure set in fishponds itself.

Duckweeds reproduction is primarily vegetative. It can double its mass within 2 days

from time of planting. It is necessary though, to have multiple production areas and to plant on staggered basis as duckweeds have senescence (die-off) period of around 30 days.

BFAR RO2 recommends use of 10% of total fishpond area for duckweed production to be sure.

Main pest on duckweed culture, Pizarro said, are kuhol and case worm from butterflies.

Duckweeds as feed supplement Literature cites crude protein (CP) content

of fresh duckweeds of up to 43%. Dry samples submitted by BFAR RO2 for analysis however yielded 18.4% only.

Duckweeds is fed fresh and since it floats, it may be totally used by fish. Pizarro, however, underscored the need to stock size 14 fingerlings to enable the fish to immediately ‘eat’ or ‘swallow’ the plant.

Other potential uses of duckweedsReferred to as “egg from the water”, the

Burmese, Laotians and Thai have long used the plant as vegetable, according to literature.

The plant can reduce algae growth (excessive growth and its die-off consumes dissolved oxygen and can result to fish kill), coliform bacterial counts and mosquito larvae on ponds. Through the process of photo synthesis, duckweeds can thus aid in combating global warming.

Individuals who were lucky to sample tilapia produced from the demo in Gamido’s farm said that its taste is superior to those that are raised using pure commercial feeds. This confirms earlier taste sensory evaluation conducted by APCFF.

Fish farmers who are short on capital can now engage in the highly lucrative tilapia farming business by using duckweeds as supplemental feeds. Currently, the bureau is undertaking full-scale production and distribution of duckweeds at APCFF.

Adora Gamido briefs visitors including Isabela Assistant Provincial Agriculturist / Provincial Fishery Officer Lynfa Aquino during the harvest field day September 8, 2009.

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The combination of fish culture in existing rice farms is one of the technologies being promoted by the Bureau to increase farm productivity and farmers’ income. Called Rice – Fish or Rice – Prawn (Ulang) Technology, the technology enables farmers to increase income considerably as fishponds have higher value of produce as compared to ordinary rice-farming per unit area.

The new rice – fish technology entails construction of a full-scale fishpond at a maximum of 10% of total r i c e a re a . The previous method of constructing s i m p l e d i t c h e s and canals within the rice farm as shelter for the fish, is n o l o n ge r

applicable due to the use of chemicals (pesticides and weedicides) which are detrimental to the fish. This old method can still be adopted in organic rice farms.

Advantages / benefits of rice – fish culture over pure rice farming include:

- Higher income- Maximum utilization of land and water

resource- Lesser expenses on fertilizer (20%) by

draining pond water during water change to the rice land

- Additional and readily available food source- Fall back in case rice crop is damaged or

destroyed

The integration of fishpond in rice farms likewise exemplifies efforts towards the maximum and wise utilization of our water and land resources.

Rice – fish Roberto Navarro from Brgy. Paddad, in the

town of Alicia, Isabela and one of the rice – fish technology demo cooperators of BFAR RO2 (CY 2008 target) attest to the advantages of employing rice-fish technology.

He said that profit from his 1,700 square meter fishpond – which used to be a mud pit, is equivalent to income from 7,000 square meter rice farm.

As can be seen during the partial harvest last January 13, Navarro’s tilapia stocks reached 4 to 3 pieces a kilo. Some were even half a kilo each. Assuming average harvest weight at 250 grams, Navarro’s potential production from his 1,700 square meter fishpond stocked with 8,500 pieces size 17 stocks is 1,806.25 kilos. This can net him a handsome 74,232 pesos at farm gate price of 70 pesos.

Although the culture period is a bit extended because of supply glut, expenses were minimal due to application of 45-days delayed feeding technology. This means introduction of commercial feeds

c o m m e n c e d 45 days after pond stocking.

L ikewise, Navarro said that he does not feed his stocks when he observes abundance of

Rice – Fish and Rice – Prawn (Ulang) Technology Brgy. Paddad, Alicia, Isabela and Brgy. Cabbo, Peñablanca, CagayanCooperators: Roberto Navarro and Marlo PagulayanHarvest date: January 13

Roberto Navarro at his farm (topmost). U l a n g h a r v e s t e d f rom the fa rm o f Marlo Pagulayan is temporarily impounded at the drain canal. This canal connects to the rice field (top). Drained pond of Marlo Pagulayan. Note rama or shelters (right).

Newly constructed pond of demo cooperator Roberto Navarro adjacent his rice field.


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Category 2Appropriate & Comprehensive Regulations & Standards Developed, Implemented & Monitored

natural food in his pond, as manifested by greenish color of the pond. Pond fertility, which is necessary for natural food (algae) to grow, is maintained by placing seven bags chicken manure in his irrigation-fed fishpond.

Total feed consumption for this demo was only

Carol Romero, fishery technician of Peñablanca LGU, is ecstatic with the harvest, Marlo Pagulayan at foreground. Photo taken during the harvest field day last November 20, 2009.

Monitoring, Control and SurveillanceCampaign against poachers

Pursuant to Sec. 87 of Republic Act 8550 which partly reads as “It shall be unlawful for any foreign person, corporation or entity to fish or operate any fishing vessel in Philippine waters” and its implementing guidelines and procedures, Fisheries Administrative Order 200, BFAR RO2 deployed three patrol boats (MCS 3001,3005, &3006) for fishery law enforcement operations in Philippine territorial waters within region 02.

The operations had netted 2 Taiwanese fishing vessels suspected to be illegally operating in Philippine territorial waters.

The foreign vessels and the incident reports are as follows:

Tz Fu Tien (BJ 4771) This vessel, manned by two Taiwanese identified

as Horng Shenq Fwu (Boat Captain) and Lii Jyi Long (engineer), and ten Indonesian crew-members named Susanto, Saidin, Riyanto, Sutikno, Iswanto, Mohamad

Hidayat, Ari Hermanto, Tahyanur, Hasanudin and Hadi Warno was apprehended at approximately 4.66 kilometers Maloncon Island in Sta. Ana, Cagayan on May 12 by MCS 3001.

The commander of the patrol boat, LTJG Dino Garcia reported that they were on routine patrol mission when they spotted through radar the presence of the foreign vessel. Garcia said that the crew of the vessel were then busy hauling tuna though a long line fishing gear at the time of apprehension.

Upon verification, Garcia said that the foreign fishers presented papers indicating that their vessel, named TZ Fu Tien, is registered in Taiwan. While the crew were able to present Certificate of Accreditation

Yellow-fin tuna from BJ 4771, and its radio bouys deployed at the time of apprehension.

60 bags – which is much lower than current rule of thumb of 10 to 8 bags per thousand pieces fingerlings in fishpond culture.

Total expenditure is only 52,205 pesos. Rice – ulang

Navarro’s findings is shared by Marlo Pagulayan, of Peñablanca, Cagayan, also a BFAR RO2 rice-fish (ulang) techno-demo cooperator from Pagulayan observes that soil fertility is enhanced and maintained by draining pond water into his rice farm. The cooperator said that he was able to harvest 146 cavans (fresh) in 0.9 hectare rice land using hybrid variety, whereas before he can hardly get 120 for a whole hectare using inbred.

Although, Pagulayan’s harvest from his fishpond was below target due to high mortality incurred during transport of post larvae (ulang seed stocks), income is still better compared to pure rice farming. This is due to high market price and low feed expenses for ulang.

Production cost was lessened by feeding his ulang stocks with surplus vegetables and fruits, grated coconut and banana.

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from BFAR, the document is only for fish transshipment purposes and is not in any way a fishing license authorizing them to fish within Philippine territorial waters.

An inventory on the vessel conducted by BFAR officers, revealed the presence of frozen fishes mainly yellow fin tuna, sharks (de-finned) and dolphin fish (dorado) estimated at more than 2 metric tons.

The foreign fishers were charged with poaching (Sec. 87) and illegal fishing (Sec. 86) as their place of apprehension indicated that they were within municipal waters. A separate administrative charge was also filed against the foreigners.

The criminal complaint was eventually dismissed by the Assistant Provincial Prosecutor in Aparri, Cagayan citing insufficient evidence.

It was a strange coincidence that before BFAR was given a copy of the said resolution, the crew with their vessel, under cover of typhoon Golina escaped from the custody of PCG and BFAR at Port Irene, Sta. Ana where it was put on hold.

BFAR RO2 submitted a motion for reconsideration despite the incident. The administrative case is likewise unresolved as of end 2009 (and up to the release of this annual report on October 2010).

TFV Chin Hong Chen (aka Cing Hong Cheng #22) Barely a week after the apprehension of TZ Fu Tien, another Taiwanese fishing boat was apprehended, this time at Philippine territorial waters 18.8 NM east of Babuyan Island in the Calayan Group of Islands. The Taiwanese fishing vessel identified as Chin Hong Chen with side marking CT4 – 2006 was apprehended by MCS 3005.

The Team Leader of the patrol boat, Bernardo Apigo said that upon verification, the crew of the vessel, failed to present any document authorizing them to fish within Philippine waters.

The foreign vessel was manned by Taiwanese nationals identified as Lin Ming Shen (Boat Captain), Chern Wen Her, Lin Ming Yueh; Chinese crew Li Pen Khon, Li Pen Que and Li Kho Kon; and Filipinos Felix Sesaldo and Lucrisio Cobilla.

According to Apigo, the Taiwanese even tried to buy some time by meddling with their engine systems thus delaying the trip to Port Irene, where the foreigners and their vessel was brought for further questioning.

A criminal complaint was filed before the Assistant Provincial Prosecutors Office in Aparri, Cagayan against the crew of the foreign vessel particularly illegal fishing and poaching in violation to Sections 86 and 87 of the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998, Republic Act 8550. A similar administrative case was also filed before BFAR Central Office.

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vessel. Just like Tz Fu Tien, Chin Hong Chen, was also caught in flagrante delicto or on-the-act.

The Assistant Provincial Prosecutors Office in Aparri dismissed the complaint citing lack of evidence, however, BFAR RO2 filed motion for reconsideration, countering findings of the APPO.

As of end December 2009 (and up to the release of this annual report on October 2010), the vessel was put on hold in Buguey lagoon pending the resolution of cases.

The bureau has also filed administrative complaint against the other foreign fishing vessels apprehended by the local and provincial police and Bantay Dagat volunteers in Batanes province as follows:

Due to inadequate or lack of naval assets, the police and volunteers in Batanes usually employ improvised tactics just to be able to apprehend their targets.

The Taiwanese vessel CT3 3995 was found to be a repeat offender, having been apprehended in the province some years back. The Vietnamese vessels, on the other hand, usually employ compressor fishing and endangered sea shells and turtles and other species were found aboard. FB Qing Xing, apprehended by PCG Calayan, paid a compromise fine amounting USD 25,000.00 to BFAR thereby settling its administrative case with the agency. BFAR Central Office, in consideration with the recommendation from BFAR RO2, accepted the offer, though the amount is lower than the minimum stipulated in law, for reason that the early dismissal of the administrative case thru payment of administrative penalty is advantageous to the government considering that the reasons presented by the respondents outweigh the evidences leveled

against them. BFAR Central Office also gave weight to their act of making the offer for compromise fine as contrary to other poaching cases in region 02 in the past wherein respondents would employ “illegal and corrupt means to get out of government custody.”

Although the administrative fine amounting 1.14 million pesos, is lower than the minimum prescribed by law, BFAR Central Office accepted it, because the foreigners do not have the capacity to pay larger amount. It was learned that the compromise fine was secured thru a loan in their home country.

As of end December 2009 (and up to the release of this annual report on October 2010), the cases filed against the Vietnamese and Taiwanese in Batanes were still pending. The foreigners are on hold in the Batanes Provincial Jail. All their vessels had sunk at Mahatao Shelter Port as result of typhoon Kiko.

Campaign against local violators The MCS 3005, during a routine patrol

Name of vessel Apprehended on / at Number of crew

CT3 3995* December 4, 2008 near Ditarem Island, Itbayat

1 Taiwanese &4 Chinese

Q.NG 90127** March 23, 2009 near Ivujos Island, Sabtang 9 Vietnamese

Q.NG 95979** April 3, 2009 near Mavudis Island, Itbayat 12 Vietnamese

CT2 3759* April 22, 2009 near Ditarem Island, Itbayat 4 Taiwanese &1 Chinese

FB QING XING BK 6705*

Sept. 20, 2009 at Dilam, Calayan, Cagayan apprehended by PCG Calayan

4 Taiwanese

* Taiwanese vessel** Vietnamese vessel

CT2 3759 caught fire on July 10 at the sheltered port in Mahatao, Batanes.

FB Qing Xing (BK 6705) docked alongside PCG patrol craft in Port San Vicente, Sta. Ana, Cagayan. The vessel was apprehended by the Philippine Coast Guard in Calayan, Cagayan,

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mission has also apprehended one local commercial fishing boat (a Danish seiner locally known as buli-buli) for fishing within municipal waters. The owner and crew admitted violation and paid fine amounting to ten thousand pesos as out-of-court settlement and as provided for under Sec. 86 of RA 8550. In line with the campaign against local violators, BFAR RO2 has also rendered technical support leading to the filing of charges against four dynamite fishers and owners and crew of three (3) buli-buli vessels. The dynamite fishers were nabbed by deputy environment and natural resources officers (DENRO) in Palanan, Isabela. The environmental protectors were led by parish priest Fr. Samuel Salazar of said locality. BFAR RO2 Fisheries Resources Management Division Chief Cornelio Sebastian analyzed the fish samples submitted by Fr. Salazar and found these to be positively caught thru explosives. The findings of Mr. Sebastian serves as basis in filing complaint against the suspects for violation of Section 88 of RA 8550. The law stipulates penalty of 5 to 10 years imprisonment.

Resource Management and Regulatory activities

Under resource management and regulatory, the Bureau has: · Assisted in the review of the draft Municipal

Fishery Ordinance of LGU Sta. Teresita, Cagayan

Fr. Samuel Salazar (at left) confers with BFAR RO2 FRMD Chief Cornelio Sebastian relative to the filing of criminal charge against dynamite fishers, May 29 at BFAR RO2, Tuguegarao City. Note fish samples in jars.

and in the conduct of CRM planning. The draft MFO is an output of the recently conducted Participatory Coastal Resource Assessment under the Integrated Coastal Resource Management Project implemented in the municipality.

· Conducted 9 Rapid Resource Assessment (RRA) on Fish Sanctuaries/Fish habitat in Sta. Teresita (3), Gonzaga (3) and Lal-lo (3), Cagayan;

· Deputized 383 Fish Warden after the successful conduct of training in Dupax Del Norte and Bayombong Nueva Vizcaya and Lal-lo and Abulug, Cagayan; and on-going training of Fish Examiners Regionwide.

· Awarded outstanding fishery law enforcers during the annual Fish Conservation Week activity.

For 2009, BFAR RO2 commended 11 deputy fish wardens and 43 uniformed men for their outstanding contributions to the implementation of fishery laws within their respective areas of jurisdiction. The awardees were as follows:

Most Outstanding Deputy Fish Warden: · Julcardo Bangalisan, a regional Gawad Saka

awardee from Palanan town in Isabela, for his exemplary leadership in the protection and management of fish sanctuaries in their area.

· Juanito Celeste of Maconacon, Isabela for his contributions in the apprehension and filing of case against one Taiwanese fishing vessel caught for poaching off Sta. Ana, Cagayan last May.

Outstanding DFWs:· Vivencio Agcaoili, Dante Tabieros, Joel

Iranga and Benedicto dela Cruz, all Marine Protected Area beneficiaries and managers from Gonzaga, Cagayan;

· Elizar Gonzales, Jeffrey Avila and Magno Bata of Itbayat, Batanes for their participation in the apprehension of foreign fishing vessels in their area;

· Magdaleno Astrero of San Mateo, Isabela and Job Lapitan of Solano, Nueva Vizcaya for successful anti-illegal fishing operations in their area.

Outstanding Fishery Law Enforcement Officer: · PO1 Engracio Aqui, PO1 Aurelio Agustin,

PO2 Salvador Joves, PO3 Manuel Boado and PO2 Marco Oribello, all from the Philippine Coast Guard, for their participation in the apprehension of one Taiwanese fishing vessel off Calayan Island in northern Cagayan.

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officers from police stations in the towns of Gonzaga, Abulug, Claveria, in Cagayan, and Itbayat and Sabtang in the province of Batanes. Also commended were officers from the PNP 2nd Regional Maritime Office and Maritime Police Precinct in Aparri, Cagayan; 201st Maritime Police Station in Sta. Ana; and officers from the Batanes Provincial Police Office.

· Certificate of Recognition were given to elements of the 2nd Regional Maritime Office and barangay officials of Victoria and Gaddanan in San Mateo, Isabela.

Awarding of outstand-ing fishery law enforc-

ers during the 46th Fish Conservation

Week last October. DA RFU2 RED An-

drew Villacorta acted as Guest Speaker.

Inland Resource Management

In order to increase capacity of inland bodies of water to produce fish and at the same time increase the quantity of parent stocks to facilitate species regeneration, the bureau has assessed 542.942 hectares of communal bodies of water including small farm reservoirs (SFRs) and small water impounding projects (SWIPs) regionwide, and dispersed 2,974,860 tilapia and carp fingerlings to the same. The dispersal of fingerlings in irrigation facilities (such SFRs and SWIPs) are entrusted to the care of irrigators association or barangay officials such that the dispersed fingerlings will be allowed to grow to harvestable size, before the area will be declared open for fishing.

On its second year now, the bureau has also dispersed 5 kilograms or 25,000 pieces elvers (young eel) for each province in order to increase population of this native fish species and thus facilitate regeneration. The stocked areas, were as follows:

· Nueva Vizcaya – Bugnay Creek, Decabacan creek and Duruarog creek, Diadi ; Dumayop creek, Villaros creek and Lanog river, Bagabag; Sawmill creek and Nagbitin creek, Villaverde; Boliwao and Andadanan river, Quezon; Ipil Cuneg creek, Bansing creek, La Torre creek and Paitan creek, Bayombong; Matuno river, Ambaguio; Mabuslo creek and Abian creek, Bambang; Bitnong river, Dupax Norte; Benay river, Dupax Sur; Antotot creek, Tubo river and Edralin creek, Kasibu; Canabuan creek and Sta. Clara creek, Aritao; Imugan river, Sta. Fe;

· Quirino – Addalem river, Cabarroguis and Eden creek, Aglipay,

· Isabela – San Pablo, Ilagan, Gamu, Cauayan, Alicia, Roxas, Reina Mercedes, Naguilian, Aurora, San Manuel, Delfin Albano, Jones and Echague; and

· CBWs of Cagayan Province.

The elvers were purchased from private supplier in the town of Aparri, Cagayan where elver gathering is an industry particularly in barangays along and near the mouth of the Cagayan river.

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Fish Quarantine and Inspection

Pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 67 of RA 8550, the bureau has conducted 7 fishery plants inspection and product certification on 7 pre-processing/processing plants and mobile ice-makers at San Mateo and Gamu, Isabela; and Gonzaga and Sta. Ana, Cagayan. Likewise, conducted 775 quarantine inspection of fish cargoes to aircrafts at the Tuguegarao City airport, 28 inspection of seacrafts at Sta. Ana and Aparri ports and verified/cleared 2,992.32MT fish commodities for the issuance of 417 permits to domestic fishery product shipments. The bureau maintains quarantine checkpoints in the towns of Sta. Praxedes, Cagayan; Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya, Tuguegarao City International Airport and also has on-call quarantine officer for foreign vessels docking in Port Irene, Sta. Ana, Cagayan. The office also issued a fishery product export permit for the trading of 5.2MT marine fishes from Camiguin Islands and Calayan, Cagayan bound for Taiwan, following provisions of Sec. 61 (d) of the Fisheries Code.

Fishpond Lease Agreements

The bureau conducted 3 inventories and 18 verification/inspection of Fishpond Lease Agreements (FLA) in at Buguey, Cagayan covering 31.330 hectares and recommended 3 has. FLA for renewal in the same municipality. FLA areas are public lands such as tidal swamps, mangroves, marshes, foreshore lands and ponds suitable for fishery operations but by virtue of the law, are inalienable. FLA areas as determined by the bureau can be leased for maximum of 25 years and can be renewed with maximum area of 50 hectares for individuals and 250 hectares for fisherfolk organizations or organizations pursuant to Sec. 45 and 46 of RA 8550.

Fish Health Management

The bureau maintains fish health laboratories in CVROSFR, San Mateo, Isabela and at the regional office in Tuguegarao City. The Fish Health Laboratory renders services like water quality analysis (dissolved oxygen, pH, ammonia, temperature and turbidity level), for fish farmers and at major CBWs, parasitological and bacteriological examination, and residue (banned aquaculture chemicals residue) monitoring. For 2009, both laboratories were able to analyze 256 samples for 58 clients and conducted inspection of 30 aquafarms for disease prevention and registration. Continuous water quality monitoring in Cagayan, Pata and Namuac Rivers, Buguey Lagoon and Magat Reservoir were also conducted.

Elver dispersal in Quezon, Isabela.

Licensing of CFVs

Commercial fishing vessels (CFVs) are required under the law (Sec. 26 to 30), to register and secure license for fishing vessel and gear to the Department of Agriculture thru the BFAR. For 2009, BFAR RO2 has conducted inspection on 100 commercial fishing vessels and issued 35 CFVL and CFVGL and 511 Commercial Fishermen and fish workers Licenses. Commercial fishing vessels are fishing vessels 3.1 gross tons and above and are generally used beyond the 15 kilometer municipal waters.

National Stock Assessment Program

The National Stock Assessment Program (NSAP) of the bureau with focus on Marine Fisheries Stock Assessment maintained its twenty-two (22) observation sites in the region — twelve (12) in Batanes, and ten (10) in Cagayan. This program primarily aims to develop capabilities of BFAR

Fish Health Officer Melba Francisco prepares specimen of tilapia for analysis as to the occurence of parasites or diseases, at the BFAR Fish Health Laboratory in San Mateo, Isabela.


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Regional Staff to undertake stock assessment together with the Local Government Units in the study areas and to evaluate exploitation level of the marine fisheries resources, specifically, marine fishes.

For this year, five survey sites for endemic species such as elvers, goby fry and crablets were added in the province of Cagayan.

NSAP technical paper entitled “Marine Fisheries Stock Assessment in Batanes Waters (Second Phase)” was presented and awarded 2nd Best Research Paper during the Research and Development In-House Review on October 1-2, 2009 at Arinaya Beach Resort, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte. This was also presented during the 14th Zonal Commodity Research and Development cum Technology Roadshow for Fisheries at Alad Resort, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur. This paper provides additional information and supporting facts to the benchmark data generated during the first phase of the study (October 1997-September 2002) on the status of marine resources in Batanes Waters.

Two NSAP technical papers – 1) “Marine Fisheries Stock Assessment in Babuyan Channel (Second Phase)” and 2) “Marine Fisheries Stock Assessment in Batanes Waters (Second Phase)” were also presented during the Year-end Performance Review and Evaluation at the Crown Regency Hotel, Cebu City. Resource Persons from the different institutions such as the FISH – Fisheries Improved for Sustainable Harvest Project and the NFRDI – National Fisheries Research and Development Institute emphasized on the urgent need for information on the actual state of our major fishing grounds, which will be the basis of resource managers on the formulation of policies and management measures for the sustainable development and conservation of this highly valuable but already dwindling resources.

NSAP length frequency data for Batanes and Cagayan were also used to estimate length at first maturity of ten commercially important species in Babuyan Channel and Batanes Waters. Data on length at first maturity are vital inputs for the possible introduction and adoption of “fish ruler,” a resource management strategy which determines the optimal size of fish before it can be caught. Fish ruler indicates length of fish at first maturity of selected fish species, a simple tool used as reference or guide for fisherfolk (not to capture) and for traders, retailers (not to sell) and for consumers (not to buy) fishes smaller than the indicated length sizes. It is also used by resource managers as reference. An Ivatan unloading his catch in Valugan, Basco with

his prized catch - dolphinfish locally known as dorado.

NSAP enumerator helping the fishermen during one of her sampling days.

NSAP Project Leaders pose with Dr. Gerry Silvestre during the National Consultation Meeting and Work-shop at Ciudad Christia, Rizal.

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Conducted / Participated in the following activities:

o Regular Monthly Project Leaders’ Meeting;o Regular Monthly MAOs Meeting;o 2009 Planning Workshop with the LGUs of

Cagayan, Isabela, Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya and Batanes at CSU Compound, Maura, Aparri;

o Continuous Library services to walk-in clients conducting fishery-related research activities;

o First Quarter BFAR-BAS Data Reconciliation with BFAR RO2 officials, project leaders at the BFAR Regional Office, Tuguegarao City.

o Consumernet meeting and activities;o Women’s Day Celebration Parade and Holy Mass

last March 9, 2009o Open-house during field day of rice techno-demo

at APC, Iguig, Cagayano meeting with the RLECC2 Sub-Committee

members on the Region 02’s milestones on marine mammal stranding rescue operations at Sillawit, Cauayan City on April 3, 2009

o Assisted NNC in the Monitoring and Evaluation on Local Level Plan Implementation in the Region.

o Mid-year Evaluation and Planning Workshop at the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) Tagaytay City on July 15-18, 2009

o OTOP Meeting at DTI RO2 conference hall on July 21, 2009.

o 2009 Technology Forum and Product Commercialization at SM Megatrade Hall, Manila.

o Hataw initiated by DOH RO2o 2nd Cagayan Valley OTOP Congress on October

21-28, 2009 at Brickstone Mall, Tug. City, Cagayano Provincial Development and Physical Framework

Plan (PDPFP) meeting on October 30, 2009 at Capitol Hills, Tuguegarao City

o National Planning Workshop at the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) Tagaytay City on November 30- December 05, 2009

o IPP-TWG Meeting on December 7, 2009 at NEDA R02

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Trainings / Seminars / Workshops attended:

Ø ”ALAY SA BAYAN (ALAB)” Induction Program” on February 17-20, 2009 at Villa Diana Resort, Cordon, Isabela- 1 Participant: Female- 1.

Ø “Hands-On-Training On Set-Net Fishing (LAMBAKLAD) Technology” on March 1-10 at RFTC-Zamboanga- 1 Participant: Male-1.

Ø 1st National Summit on the “Hatchery and Culture of Siganid (Rabbitfish) on March 11-12, 2009 at Asian Fisheries Academy, BFAR-NIFTDC Compound, Bonuan Binloc, Dagupan City- 1 Participant: Male- 1.

Ø Training on Brackishwater Aquaculture with emphasis on polyculture method (milkfish, siganid, spotted scat, shrimp, grouper, saline tilapia, seabass and mudcrab) on March 11-17, 2009 at BFAR-NBATRC, Pagbilao, Quezon- 1 Participant: Male- 1

Ø “Hands-On Training On Set Net Fishing-Lambaklad Technology: 2nd Phase (Actual Setting/Installation And Operation)” on April 15-24, 2009 at Brgy. Mindoro, Vigan, Ilocos Sur-1 Participant: Male-1.

Ø “3rd Training for Hatchery Workers on Stable Milkfish Fry Production for Hatchery Workers and Operators on April 15 to 24, 2009 at NIFTDC-Bonuan, Binloc, Dagupan City-2 Participants: Male-2.

Ø “ Training Workshop for the Rapid Appraisal Team (RAT) re: Strengthening Governance and Sustainability of Small Scale Fisheries Management in the Philippines: An Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management Approach” on April 21-24, 2009 in Cebu-1 Participant: Female-1.

Ø “Training On Practical Genetics For

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Aquaculture Especially on Tilapia, Carp and Catfish” on May 11-15, 2009 at BFAR-NFFTC Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija-2 Participants: Male-2.

Ø Orientation Seminar on the Project Strengthening Governance Sustainability of Small-scale Fisheries Management in the Philippines: An Ecosystem-based Fisheries Management Approach and Assessment of Fish Processors and Fish Processing Technologies on May 25-26, 2009 at CSU-Gonzaga, Cagayan- 11 Participants: Female- 4; Male- 7

Ø Seminar-Workshop on School Librarianship for Public and Private Elementary and Secondary School Libraries on May 25-27, 2009 at DepEd RO2, Carig, Tuguegarao City- 1 Participant: Female-1

Ø “Training Course On Scuba Diving For Fisheries Management (CLASS 15) BFAR-NMFDC in Cooperation with the Philippine Navy Naval Special Operation Group (PN-NAVSOG) on May 17-June 12, 2009 at Sangley Point, Cavite City- 2 Participants: Male-1; Female-1.

Ø “Fisheries Observer Program Training” on May 18 to June 11, 2009 at Navotas Fishport Complex, Navotas City- 2 Participants: Male-2.

Ø “National Seminar/Workshop On Food Safety Management For The Seafood Industry: HACCP Requirements and Applications” on June 3-5, 2009 at the Iloilo Grand Hotel, Iloilo City-1 Participant: Male-1.

Ø “Training on Lemna & Moina Production and Vermiculture” on June 17-19, 2009 at BFAR-National Freshwater Fisheries Technology Center, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija-1 Participant: Male-1

Ø Training for Hatchery Workers and Operators on Management for Stable Milkfish Fry Production on July 15,17, 2009 at BFAR-NIFTDC, Bonuan Binloc, Dagupan City-1 Participant: Male – 1

Ø 2nd National Training Course on Induced Breeding of Pangasius on July 19-24, 2009 at BFAR-NIFTC, Tanay, Rizal- 2 Participants: Male- 2

Ø Training on Technology Updates of Improved EXCEL, Improved BEST and COLD Tolerant Tilapia (2nd Batch) on July 20-24, 2009 at BFAR-NFFTC, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija- 3 Participants: Female- 2; Male- 1

Ø Training on Hatchery and Grow-out Production Techniques of Giant Freshwater Prawn (Ulang) on July 27-31, 2009 at BFAR-NFFTC, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija- 8 Participants: Female- 1; Male- 8

Ø Tourism Development Planning and Product Development Seminar Workshop on July 29-30, 2009 at Punta Amelita Garden Resort, Caquilingan, Cordon, Isabela- 1 Participant: Male- 1

Ø Training on Hatchery and Grow-out Production Techniques of Giant Freshwater Prawn (Ulang)-2nd Batch on August 10-14, 2009 at BFAR-NFFTC, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija- 5 Participants: Female- 3; Male- 2

Ø Hands-on Training on Brackishwater A q u a c u l t u r e D e v e l o p m e n t a n d Management wi th emphas is on Polyculture Method for ICRMP Technicians and Fisherfolks on August 25- September 8, 2009 at BFAR-NBATRC, Pagbilao, Quezon- 6 Participants: Female- 1; Male- 5

Ø Trainer ’s Training Workshop and Information & Education Campaign (IEC) on the Use of Panukat Isda on September 17-18, 2009 at MCS Station and Fishing Technology Laboratory, Navotas Fishport Complex, Navotas City- 2 Participants: Female- 1; Male- 1

Ø National Training on the Breeding and Production of Freshwater Ornamental Fish on September 21-26, 2009 at NFRDI-NFBC, Butong Taal, Batangas- 2 Participants: Female- 1; Male- 1

Ø S e m i n a r- Wo r k s h o p o n Re c o rd s Management on September 22-24, 2009 at Cloud 9 Sports and Leisure Club, Antipolo City, Rizal- 2 Participants: Female- 2

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Ø Hands-on Training of Fisherfolk & ICRMP Technicians on Livelihood Projects on September 29- October 5, 2009 at BFAR-NBATRC, Pagbilao, Quezon- 3 Participants: Male- 3

Ø Training on Community Development as an Approach in the Application of Knowledge Management and Community-based Init iat ives for Sustainable Agriculture and Fisheries on October 12-16, 2009 at Fontana Leisure Parks, Clark Special Economic Zone, Pampanga- 2 Participants: Female- 1; Male- 1

Ø Capability Building and Livelihood Training on the Breeding and Production of Pangasius on October 19-23, 2009 at BFAR-NIFTC, Tanay, Rizal- 3 Participants: Male– 3

Ø Fisheries Observer Program Training on October 27-November 21, 2009 at MCS Station and Fishing Technology, Fish Port Complex, Navotas City- 2 Participants: Male– 2

Ø 2nd Part-Hands-on Training of Fisherfolk & ICRMP Technicians on Livelihood Projects: Rearing of Stock and Pond Management on November 3-9, 2009 at BFAR-NBATRC, Pagbilao, Quezon-4 Participants :Female– 1; Male– 3

Ø Training for ADOBE In-Design for Newsletter Layouting on November 18-20, 2009 at Laboratory D, College of Information and Computer Science, CSU Carig Campus, Tuguegarao City-1 Participant: Male – 1

Ø National Trainor’s Training on Fishery Law Enforcement on November 30-December 15, 2009 at BFAR-National Marine Fisheries Development Center, Sangley Point, Cavite City- 2 Participants: Male – 2

Ø Workshop on the Integrity Development Action Plan (IDAP) Implementation on November 25, 2009 at Casa Angela, Aguinaldo St., Tuguegarao City- 2 Participants: Female– 1; Male– 1

Ø “Training Course On Management and Conservation of Coral Reef Ecosystem In Asia Pacific Region” on May 26-July 25, 2009 in Japan-1 Participant: Female-1.

Motivation is key. BFAR RO2 employees engage in yoga session to de-stress and maintain well-being.

Staff from the BFP Tuguegarao led by C/NSP Roder-ick Esteban B. Ramirez, MD conducted Training on First Aid & Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation at BFAR RO2 and its stations.

Formulation of the BFAR RO2 Citizens Charter in line with the implementation of Anti Red Tape Act (ARTA). The activity is led by resource persons from the BFAR CO.


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Typhoon / disaster mitigation measures

“Emong”

“Ondoy”

“Pepeng”

Affected fisherfolk

Damage on aquaculture

Value (Php)

Rehabilitation assistance

Quantity (pcs)Area (ha) Quantity (pcs) Value (Php)

Summary of Damages and Outline of Rehabilitation Assistance

10.98 260,950 847,530.00 549,000 274,500.00

728 71.191,079,240 &

40,940 kg 358,6756,304,190 179,338.00

2,787 1,079.75 7,910,981 &236,728 kg

32,695,909 5,583,732 2,995,554

Damage on Equipment / Facilities

“Ondoy” 3 payaos, 2 bancas, 1 MFC, plus infra at MBSH & NLFROS

Value (Php)

1,256,000.00

“Pepeng”2,180,000

Rehabilitation assistance

397 units various fishing gadgets & damages to government facilities

125,000.00 for fishing gears and 3,750,000.00 for government facilities

Region 02, being part of the typhoon belt, was again not spared from the wrath of tropical cyclones. Three major typhoons visited the region with major damages incurred by the fisheries sector. As rehabilitation assistance, BFAR RO2 provides partial fingerling requirement to flooded fishponds and damaged cages and other production areas. The bureau likewise provides fishing gear as assistance to coastal folk who incur damages on their fishing equipment or gears. The following are measures recommended by the BFAR RO2 Disaster Task Force to avoid or / and lessen impact of natural and other calamities to fishery projects:

1. Consider timing of stocking of fingerlings such that critical periods can be avoided (floods and drought), abrupt change of salinity (for brackish water areas) and other water parameters due to floods and heavy rains. 2. Increase and fortify pond dike for flood prone areas. 3. Adhere to the Code of Practice for Responsible Aquaculture FAO 214. Follow proper feeding rate and stock management to avoid fish kill. Proper zoning or spacing should be followed for fish cages to allow good water flow and avoid pollution. 4. Implement forced or emergency harvest during occurrence of drought, pollution or flood. Undersized stock can be processed into tilanggit (daing) while the good sized can be marketed immediately or processed into a number of ways to increase value. 5. Install sturdy poles around the inside perimeter of

the fishpond at 4 meters interval wherein nets can be attached immediately upon news of incoming typhoon to prevent escape of stocks in case of flooding. 6. or construct a covered hapa (net enclosure or cage) within the pond where stocks can be temporarily secured in times of flooding. Use seine net to drive fishes towards the hapa.

Typhoon

Typhoon

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o 2009 PAG-ASA Award – Dr. Jovita P. Ayson CESO III. (please see feature story below)

o Four (4) passers of the Fisheries Licensure Examination namely Jyecebel C. Domingo, Aileen Z. Pelovello, R-jay C. Torres and Jay Arre M. Usquisa on October 27, 2009.

Major Awards and Recognition Garnered for 2009

Regional Director Jovita Ayson of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Region 02 bagged the much coveted Pag-asa Award, a distinction bestowed by the Civil Service Commission to outstanding public officials and employees who have upheld the ideals of public service. Particularly, she bagged the award because of her unrelenting stance against poaching on top of other notable accomplishments relative to the management of the fisheries sector in Cagayan Valley.

The award makes it two in a row for the lady director as she was also accorded the equally impressive 1st Gawad CES Presidential Award last year.

The CSC has cited milestones achieved over the long-standing anti-poaching campaign in region 02

most notably the meting of guilty verdict, imposition of administrative fine, increase in the number of apprehensions and the discovery of tactics employed by foreign fishers.

Legal mandate

Article XII of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that the State shall protect the nation’s marine wealth in its archipelagic waters, territorial sea and economic zone and reserves the use and enjoyment of such marine resources exclusively to Filipino citizens.

Likewise, Section 87 of Republic Act 8550 otherwise known as the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 states that “it shall be unlawful for any foreign person, corporation or entity to fish or operate any fishing vessel in Philippine waters.”

RD Ayson has taken to heart the implementation of this provision, upon marching orders of Director Malcolm Sarmiento, Jr. when BFAR was accorded line bureau status in 1998.

Porous bordersPorous maritime borders, inadequate naval

forces, lax fishery law enforcement has combined and made Philippine territorial waters, to what Dir. Sarmiento terms as “economic playground” of foreign fishers.

Given its proximity to neighboring countries or territories, region 02 and the province of Palawan, are considered as hotbed of poaching in the Philippines. Marine resources that could have been harvested by local fishers are taken instead by foreign fishers, thus contributing to poverty in the coastal areas.

Another sad fact is that, poachers also target prohibited and endangered species such as marine turtles, marine mammals, and rare shells.Increased apprehensions

Data would reveal marked increase in the number

Vanguard of Region 2’s marine waters

RD Ayson wins CSC PAG-ASA Award

- NSAP technical paper entitled “Marine Fisheries Stock Assessment in Batanes Waters (Second Phase)” was presented and awarded 2nd Best Research Paper during the Research and Development In-House Review on October 1-2, 2009 at Arinaya Beach Resort, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte.

RD Ayson receives her CSC PAG-ASA Award from CSC Chair Orlando Salido and Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita in Malacanang, Manila.


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of apprehensions of foreign fishing vessels in region 02. For the period April 2002 to May 2003, there were ten Taiwanese fishing vessels apprehended in region 02 alone. Again, from the year 2006 to 2007, there were nine foreign fishing vessels apprehended within the region. For the period December 2008 to

present, there are 7 foreign vessels apprehended.This is due to the deployment of modern patrol

craft by BFAR and also operations made by other fishery law enforcement agencies.

The marked increase in the number of apprehensions is a far cry from previous years when foreign fishers were virtually untouchables and were even free to dock at the coastal towns of the region.

Government records would show that the Cagayan Valley region has been frequented by foreign fishers as early as the years just after the Second World War.

According to an estimate made in 2004, the country incurs an economic loss of 37 to 75 thousand US dollar per foreign fishing vessel annually (at exchange rate of 50 pesos to 1 US dollar).

BreakthroughBreakthrough would come in 2006 with the

payment of one hundred thousand US dollars as compromise fine from two of five vessels apprehended that year. On same year, BFAR RO2 has also recommended the cancellation of fishing vessels and gear licenses of 21 fishing vessels registered under a dummy corporation. Another corporation has also closed shop for same reason.

To date, the bureau has collected a total of two hundred thirty thousand dollars or roughly 12 million pesos as administrative penalties, thus adding to state coffers. This is in addition to a few guilty verdicts handed by the courts. Not an easy feat since poachers are suspected to have connections deep into the bureaucracy. It is also a common fact that poachers would escape custody with very flimsy reasons.

The increased number of apprehension has enabled BFAR to gain vital insights on the tactics

employed by these foreign fishers such as the use of dummy corporations and the renting out of CFVGL to other vessels.

BFAR RO2 has also made recommendations for the amendment and strengthening of current law and the rectification of procedures in order to further constrict window of opportunity of foreign poachers.

Increase in fishery productionThe CSC, in bestowing Ayson with the award,

has also noted the three-fold increase in fishery production in Region 02 – from less than 20 thousand metric tons in 1998 to more than 60 thousand MT last year. The fish sufficiency level in region 02 also more than doubled from 24% to 56% during the same period.

BFAR MCS patrol vessels on standby duty at Port Irene in Sta. Ana, Cagayan.

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Narrative Project Progress ReportAnnual Report 2009

Project Title: I nte g rate d C o a sta l Re s o u rc e s Management Project Region 02Project Start: 2008 Project End: 2012Funding Agency: ADB - DENRLoan/Grant No. : Project Number: 33276; Loan Number: 2311-PHI; Grant Number: 0071-PHI

1. Overall Progress

Under Component B (ICRM and Biodiversity Conservation), wherein DENR is the lead agency and BFAR was tasked to facilitate the conduct of Participatory Coastal Resource Assessment(PCRA), BFAR RO2 conducted 6 Training of Trainor ’s and 6 Actual PCRA at the Municipalities of (4 brgy.) Sta. Teresita, (3 brgy.) Abulug, (9 brgy) Sanchez Mira, (8 brgy) Pamplona, (9 brgy) Ballesteros and (40 brgy. {27 BFAR-ICRMP Funded, 13 *LGU Funded}) Aparri, Cagayan. This resulted to a 92% (11 municipalities) accomplishment based from total project life target of 12 municipalities. There is also a total of 117 brgy. accomplished out of the 132 project life target, an 89% accomplishment. Boat and gear inventory was included during the assessment together with the identification of existing livelihood projects supported by National Government Agencies and Non-Government Agencies. (Annexure 1 PCRA Summary of Findings). BFAR RO2 also conducted 1 Orientation Briefing on the Writeshop on Municipal Coastal Environment Profile (MCEP) preparation for the 12 ICRMP covered areas. A 50 % accomplishment for the total project life target of 2 MCEP Orientation Workshop. This was attended by the LGU – ICRMP Technical Working Group consisting of Municipal Planning Development Officer, Municipal Budget Officer, Municipal Agriculturist, Sangguniang Bayan on Tourism/Environment and Natural Resources/Fisheries, FARMC, Representative from Academe, Municipal Health Officer , ABC Chairman, SK Federation Chairman, Fisherfolk Representative, People’s Organization Representative, PNP Representative, Women’s Group Representative, Non-Government Organization, DENR, and BFAR. MCEP for the municipalities of Claveria, Sta. Praxedes, Buguey, and Sta. Teresita is being prepared/edited by LGU – TWG with results of the PCRA being provided by this office as inputs for the document. Two municipalities, Sta. Ana and Gonzaga are now in the finalization and publication of the MCEP. BFAR and DENR will assist and recommend for the finalization of said document.Another activity undertaken was the formation and strengthening of ICRM organizations in which BFAR RO2 spearheaded the conduct of Reorganization/

Strengthening of FARMC in 6 Municipalities. These are the Municipalities of Sta. Teresita, Abulug, Sanchez Mira, Pamplona, Ballesteros and Aparri, Cagayan. Municipal FARMCs were formed and officials were inducted by their Municipal Mayors. The council will be responsible in the formulation of local ordinances that will help sustain, conserve and develop the fishery sector in their respective municipalities. These will also help them improve and be fully operational through the creation of internal policies, plans and programs and later on be qualified to join the search for Outstanding FARMC for 2010. (Annexure 2 Inventory of People’s Organization and Annexure 3 Inventory of FARMC)

Training/Workshops on Capability building and SWOT for FARMC were also conducted for the 12 coastal municipalities (Sta. Praxedes, Claveria, Sanchez Mira, Pamplona, Abulug, Ballesteros, Aparri, Sta. Teresita, Buguey, Gonzaga, and Sta. Ana). However, conduct of such activity was postponed for the municipality of Calayan due to unfavorable sea weather condition. The SWOT result shall serve as additional reference of the municipality in coming up with policies and relevant and timely ICRM interventions. Likewise the Capability Building Training also aimed at strengthening MFARMCs and fisherfolk associations to establish high level of awareness among them towards the urgent need to conserve, manage and protect their coastal resources.

To familiarize bantay dagat, enforce future MPA priority beneficiaries and community members with fisheries laws and regulations and strengthen the technical capabilities of fisherfolk and local officials in the enforcement of salient provisions of the Fisheries Code and the Local Fishery Ordinances, BFAR RO2 conducted Deputy Fish Warden (DFW) training for the 12 coastal municipalities (TOT clustered group), wherein 420 individuals attended and will be deputized as local fish wardens upon completion of trainings to be conducted early months of 2010. The Regional Fisheries Training Center facilitated the conduct of said activity. An orientation briefing on fisheries laws and procedures was also conducted during the 46th Fish Conservation Week. (Annexure 4 Inventory of Bantay Dagat)

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A Fish Examiners Training course was conducted at RFTC, Aparri which was attended by 35 LGU/BFAR Fishery Technicians and uniformed law enforcement officers from PCG, PNP and Maritime Group. This course generally aimed to increase number of Fish Examiners within the area and is also intended to facilitate prosecution and filing of illegal fishing cases. The future Fish Examiners will undergo Phase II (Post – Evaluation) to be done by the training management after 3 months and will finally have their Certifcate of Proficiency after 6 months with their respective Identification Card.

Preparatory works for the conduct of conference/convention on environmental laws and its enforcement for Judges, Fiscals, and the general public were undertaken. The activity will aim to route-out key issues on the implementation of environmental laws and also familiarize them on the national legal framework on Fisheries Management and orient them on substantive laws of RA 8550 including procedural laws and identify policy issues and implementation gaps. On Biodiversity Conservation under Component B, BFAR RO2 started the preparatory works for the stock enhancement of 2 species (sea urchin and abalone). Likewise studies for said stocks, sea cucumber, lobster, abalone, siganids, blue crab, ludong and acetes are being planned in order to come up with comprehensive information habitat/stock condition and as basis for stock management.

Activities under the Enterprise Development and Income Diversification (Component C) include the conduct of 2 Consultation workshops with PLGU and Stakeholders and other agencies involved as a pre-requisite to the implementation of various livelihood projects. The consultation with other agencies was conducted not only

to seek possible areas of cooperation but also to identify current livelihood projects in order to avoid possible duplication and maximize impact of interventions. This was attended by representatives from BFAR, DENR, DOLE, DOST, DTI, PLGU and PENRO. Partner agencies presented list of fisherfolk and rural workers associations with respective livelihood projects and likewise rendered briefing on the livelihood assistances being provided by their agencies.

List of potential livelihood projects under Component C were likewise presented during conduct of trainings in the coastal municipalities. PCRA data were used as reference in the identification of these livelihood projects which are feasible for the coastal communities. A short list of demo project is on hand which shall be implemented pursuant to Component C. The ICRMP Staff attended various trainings in support to the implementation of various programs and projects. These are 2 Quarterly Regional Steering Committee Meeting conducted by DENR RO2, LGU Orientation and Planning Workshop, 2 Project Technical Working Group Meeting, Consultation Workshop on ICRM Support Policies and Marine Protected Area Management, Workshop on POP Finalization and Financial Management, Ecotourism Suitability Assessment and Gender Sensitivity Training, 2010 ICRMP Planning Workshop, 14th FARMC NTWG Conference and Training on FARMC Database System, Annual Assessment cum 2010 Planning Workshop for the Integrated Coastal Resources Management Project (ICRMP), and ADB Mission review at FASPO-DENR, Manila.

BFAR RO2 hired 4 contractual personnel, 3 technical and 1 administrative for the smooth implementation of ICRMP. These staff facilitated the implementation of the over-all project activities.

Assessment activities conducted under Participatory Coastal Resource Assessment of the ICRMP.

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BFAR RO2 FacilitiesCagayan Valley Research and Outreach Station for Freshwater ResourcesSalinungan West, San Mateo, IsabelaTel. No. 078 664 0317

Fingerling Production and Dispersal Report, 2009

Species TargetProduction

ActualProduction

Dispersal

Improved GETEXCEL Tilapia

Aquarium fishes

16,000,000 9,240,000 8,600,000

10,000 10,200 5,600

CVROSFR is a satellite station of BFAR National Freshwater Fisheries Technology Center, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija – the central GET EXCEL Tilapia Hatchery in the country. The station renders extension services on technologies, such as tilapia grow-out culture, and tilapia hatchery management. It serves as on-the-job training venue for both fishery students and fish farmers.

The station is also promoting and producing pangasius fingerlings while native hito broodstock are currently being reared in line with plan of the bureau to revive and reintroduce this indigenous and delectable freshwater fish. Aquarium fishes, particularly guppy, swordtail, angel fish, goldfish and koi carp, are also being produced and promoted by the station as possible small scale livelihood venture. Technical assistance accomplishments of the station were as follows:

• 48 LGUs served6,172 fish farmers served

• 10 field visits• 7 hatchery operators served• 4 OJT students assisted

Satellite Fish Health LaboratoryLocated in the station is the satellite Fish

Health Laboratory. This facility renders services on: • water quality analysis (determination of DO,

pH ammonia, temperature and turbidity level) for fishpond, fish cage operators and CBWs

• parasitology and bacteriological examination • residue monitoring• fish kill monitoring and investigation

The laboratory rendered services as follows:

• 53 samples analyzed • 77 fish farmers served• 3 aqua farm registered/inspected • 4 health certificates issued• 2 2 f i s h k i l l m o n i t o r i n g /

investigation conducted • 7 trainings conducted

BFAR Fish Health Officer Melba Francisco at work.

Main concern of the station is the production of GET EXCEL Tilapia fingerlings thru pond-based and hapa method and distribution of said seed material to fisherfolk clientele and dispersal to various water bodies in the region. The station also undertakes the production of ornamental fish and pangasius.


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Agricultural Pilot Center Fish Farm

Production and Dispersal Report, 2009CVLMROS, Minanga, Iguig, Cagayan

SpeciesTargetProduction

ActualProduction

Municipal Bangus Satellite Hatchery / Multi-species HatcheryTaggat Sur, Claveria, Cagayan


SpeciesProduction Dispersal

Red Tilapia 82,000 64,400

iGET EXCEL Tilapia

740,000 402,000

ActualDispersal

Duckweeds (kg)

354,000

1,500 2,553 980

The station renders technical assistance on hatchery management and grow-out culture of freshwater fish species to walk-in or field clients and OJT students. There were a total of 445 clients served in 2008.

Apart from tilapia fingerling production, another major concern of the station is the production of duckweeds (Lemna sp.). These are tiny free-floating plants that often form dense mats on the surface of still or slow moving water. The plant is being promoted by the bureau as supplemental feed for tilapia due to its reported high protein content. The station has completed research on the “Fertilization Trial on Duckweeds.”

APCFF admin building, and production and experi-mental ponds, topmost and middle photos. Duckweed production tanks, above.

The facility doubles as red tilapia hatchery, albeit on small scale, given the lack of bangus eggs to hatch. Red tilapia fingerlings are dispersed to fish farmers from the coastal municipalities. Red tilapia is adaptable to brackish water environment and promises higher income as this breed usually caters to a special market niche. BFAR RO2 has also expanded facility this year for its High Value Species Hatchery, which is located within the grounds of the MBSH. Trials on the artificial or captive production of high value species such as sea cucumber, lobster, abalone, mud crab, P. vannamei, and sea urchin are currently on various stages of development.

BFAR 2000 Tilapia

Common carp

260,000 420,000 276,000

170,000 170,000 21,750

Target ActualProduction

Actual

89,000

The station is able to cut on electricity ex-penses thru the use of a windmill, at left, to draw saline water for its operations. The multi-species hatchery, above.

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Claveria Brackishwater Fish Farm Pata East, Claveria, Cagayan


SpeciesTarget

ProductionActual

Production Dispersal

Buguey Shellfish Farm and Village-Level Seaweed Processing PlantMinanga Weste, Buguey, Cagayan


Species TargetProduction

ActualProduction Dispersal

Oyster (spats) 1,030,000 1,108,000 1,035,000

Main trust of the station is the production of oyster spats for distribution to oyster farmers and the dissemination of its culture technology not only in traditional oyster producing areas but also in non-traditional areas. Oyster production is concentrated in Buguey, Cagayan but studies conducted by BFAR have shown that oyster, a popular and cheap to produce seafood, can also be grown in non-traditional areas such as Sta. Ana, Gonzaga, Sta. Teresita, Claveria and Sanchez Mira, all in Cagayan. Oyster spats produced by the station were distributed to 263 farmers.

Saline tilapia (BEST) 1,650,000 1,700,000 1,203,050

Seaweed (kg) 10,975

Main concern of the station is the production of saline tilapia using the Brackishwater Enhanced Saline Tilapia strain. Fingerlings produced were dispersed or distributed to 433 individuals and 31 local government units. Production ponds in the station also double as nursery for Gracilaria. Propagules produced were distributed to 5 municipalities and were used as seed material for demo projects of the Bureau. Research conducted in the station for 2009 include “Mud crab Culture in Aquasilvi Pond” and “Semi-intensive Culture of Peneaus vannamei in Brackishwater Pond.”

Clockwise from top, CBFF ad-min building, aquasilvi pond, saline tilapia breeders and experimental ponds.

Also located within the station is the Village-Level Seaweed Processing Plant. The plant is intended as facility to process Gracilaria, a type of seaweed that is abundant in the municipality.

10,000 11,655

Actual


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Northern Luzon Fisheries Research and Outreach StationSimbaluca, Sta. Teresita, Cagayan

Production and Dispersal Report, 2009

Species ActualProduction Dispersal

Monitoring, Control and Surveillance OfficeDoneza St., Maura, Aparri, Cagayan Bantay Dagat Hotline: 078 888 2293

Bangus100,000 (purchased)

Seaweed propa-gules (kg)

5,000 5,600

NLFROS serves primarily as research area for various brackishwater aquaculture species and technologies. Research conducted for 2009 were as follows:

· TV on the Grow-out Culture of P. vannamei· Rearing of Milkfish Fry to Fingerlings (wild

stocks) · Seaweeds Processing· Rearing of Siganid Fry to Fingerlings

The station also conducted the following technology demonstration projects:

· Milkfish Cage Culture· Saline Tilapia Cage Culture· Grouper Cage Culture

· Mud Crab Culture in Aquasilvi PondBangus fingerlings that were dispersed by the station were purchased

Distribution of seaweed (Gracilaria) propagules taken from nursery located within the station.

The MCS Office in Aparri, together with similar offices in Basco, Batanes and Palanan, Isabela, serve as the main coordination area for fishery law enforcement particularly in the coastal areas. Personnel manning these MCS offices provide technical assistance to counterparts from other fishery law enforcement agencies like the PNP Maritime, Philippine Coast Guard, and to private citizens who are deputized as Fish Wardens.

For 2009, personnel from MCS Aparri and Palanan joined patrol missions of BFAR MCS patrol vessels and were able to apprehend 2 foreign fishing vessels. Batanes MCS office likewise rendered technical services relative to the apprehensions made by local police and volunteers thereat. (detailed report can be found in page 17 - 21).

Apart from fishery law enforcement, MCS Aparri also takes charge of the collection of Fish Caught report from commercial fishing vessels, and render training particularly on fishery law enforcement.

MCS Office in Aparri, Cagayan.

TargetProduction

Actual

5,200

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Total Fisheries production from 2001 to 2009increased by more than 60% with an average yearly growth rate of 7.0% in 2008 and 6.43% in 2009Commercial fisheries managed to maintain its level from 2002 to 2006, but was continuously down in 2007 to 2009 moving slowly at an annual rate of 1.9% in 2008 and 1.2% in 2009

Municipal fisheries improved over the 8 years period, annual growth rate of 5.9% in 2008 and 6.81% in 2009Aquaculture also tripled its production from 5,000MT to more that 15,000MT, annual growth rate was reduced in 2009 from 17.8% in 2008 to 14.5%.

Fishery Production , C. Valley, 2001, 2008-2009

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COM MUN AQUA TOTAL

Year, Sector

Production (MT)

200120082009

Sector YearGrowth Rate Vs/

2001

2001 2008 2009 2008 2009

COM 14,297 16,350 15,677 1.9 1.2

MUN 19,157 29,384 32,469 5.9 6.81

AQUA 5,084 15,586 15,336 17.8 14.8

TOTAL 38,538 61,320 63,482 6.9. 6.43

Fishery Production By Sector, C.Valley, 2009

COM, 15,677 ,

25%

MUN, 32,469

51%

AQUA, 15,336 ,

24%

COM MUN AQUA

Fishery Production By Sector, C.Valley, 2009

COM, 15,677 ,

25%

MUN, 32,469

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AQUA, 15,336 ,

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Total Fisheries production from 2001 to 2009increased by more than 60% with an average yearly growth rate of 7.0% in 2008 and 6.43% in 2009Commercial fisheries managed to maintain its level from 2002 to 2006, but was continuously down in 2007 to 2009 moving slowly at an annual rate of 1.9% in 2008 and 1.2% in 2009

Municipal fisheries improved over the 8 years period, annual growth rate of 5.9% in 2008 and 6.81% in 2009Aquaculture also tripled its production from 5,000MT to more that 15,000MT, annual growth rate was reduced in 2009 from 17.8% in 2008 to 14.5%.

Fishery Production , C. Valley, 2001, 2008-2009

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MUN 19,157 29,384 32,469 5.9 6.81

AQUA 5,084 15,586 15,336 17.8 14.8

TOTAL 38,538 61,320 63,482 6.9. 6.43

Rank Region Absolute Share to Cumulativevalue total, % share, %

PHILIPPINES 5,015,997 100.00

1 CAR 4,229 0.08 2 I 137,357 2.74 2.82 3 II 63,482 1.27 4.09 4 III 272,114 5.42 9.51 5 NCR 69,785 1.39 10.90 6 IV-A 404,622 8.07 18.97 7 IV-B 691,545 13.79 32.76 8 V 273,563 5.45 38.21 9 VI 433,231 8.64 46.85 10 VII 233,765 4.66 51.51 11 VIII 206,831 4.12 55.63 12 IX 722,146 14.40 70.03 13 X 155,525 3.10 73.13 14 XI 66,665 1.33 74.46 15 XII 299,821 5.98 80.44 16 CARAGA 103,657 2.07 82.50 17 ARMM 877,676 17.50 100.00

Rank Region Absolute Share to Cumulativevalue total, % share, %

PHILIPPINES 5,015,997 100.00

1 CAR 4,229 0.08 2 I 137,357 2.74 2.82 3 II 63,482 1.27 4.09 4 III 272,114 5.42 9.51 5 NCR 69,785 1.39 10.90 6 IV-A 404,622 8.07 18.97 7 IV-B 691,545 13.79 32.76 8 V 273,563 5.45 38.21 9 VI 433,231 8.64 46.85 10 VII 233,765 4.66 51.51 11 VIII 206,831 4.12 55.63 12 IX 722,146 14.40 70.03 13 X 155,525 3.10 73.13 14 XI 66,665 1.33 74.46 15 XII 299,821 5.98 80.44 16 CARAGA 103,657 2.07 82.50 17 ARMM 877,676 17.50 100.00

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Fishery Production (MT) By Province, C. Valley(2008-2009)

Province 2008 2009 % ChangeBatanes 708 956 35.03 Cagayan 49,997 51,252 2.51 Isabela 8,159 8,529 4.54 N. Vizcaya 1,755 1,885 7.42 Quirino 702 860 22.44 Total 61,320 63,482 3.52

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Batanes Cagayan Isabela N. Vizcaya Quirino

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Fishery Production (MT) By Province, C. Valley(2008-2009)

Province 2008 2009 % ChangeBatanes 708 956 35.03 Cagayan 49,997 51,252 2.51 Isabela 8,159 8,529 4.54 N. Vizcaya 1,755 1,885 7.42 Quirino 702 860 22.44 Total 61,320 63,482 3.52

Percent share %Trend in production per province over

last year’s level

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10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

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