The DA-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI), in collaboration with the DA-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) 6 and the local government unit of Oton, distributed essential agricultural materials and aquarium accessories to backyard freshwater ornamental fish farmers on February 13, 2025, in Oton, Iloilo. The initiative, part of the AquaBiz School (ABS) continue reading : NFRDI provides inputs to boost ornamental fish industry under ABS-TBI
To evaluate climate change impacts on fisheries and coastal communities and guide adaptive management strategies, the DA-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) conducted a focus group discussion (FGD) for the Climate Risk Vulnerability Assessment (CRVA) in Fisheries Management Areas (FMAs) 6 and 9 on February 11-14, 2025, in Jasaan, Misamis Oriental. The FGD was continue reading : NFRDI leads FGD on FishCoRe CRVA to assess climate risks in fisheries
The DA-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) conducted a specialized training session on fish identification for 34 technical staff members of the Philippine Statistics Authority-Fisheries Statistics Division (PSA-FSD) on February 12, 2025. NFRDI researchers, Noimie Rose Dicdiquin (Science Research Specialist II) and Marianne A. Ruado (Science Research Specialist I) from the NFRDI-Capture Fisheries Research continue reading : NFRDI equips PSA staff on fish ID for accurate fisheries data collection
NFRDI Executive Director Dr. Lilian Garcia, CESO V, was honored with the prestigious “2024 Gintong Butil Award for Professional Achievement” for her outstanding contributions to the advancement of the Philippine fisheries and aquaculture sectors. The award was presented in a ceremony on February 1, 2025, at the FPJ Communication Hall, Central Luzon State University (CLSU) continue reading : CLSUAAI honors Dr. Garcia with “Gintong Butil Award: Professional Achievement Category”
To ensure compliance with the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) regulations and improve service processes, the DA-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute conducted a writeshop to refine its Citizen’s Charter on January 30, 2025, at NFRDI Conference Room in Visayas Avenue, Quezon City. Atty. May Angeli Estolas, chief of the Compliance Monitoring and Evaluation Division (CMEOD) continue reading : NFRDI holds Citizen’s Charter writeshop for ARTA compliance
