Quezon City, Philippines – September 9, 2021 – The National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) conducted its 9th Fisheries Scientific Conference (FishSciCon) on September 1-8, 2021, via virtual platform to promote discussions on different advances in fisheries studies. With the theme, “Pangisdaan ay Paunlarin, Pananaliksik ay Gamitin upang Masaganang Ani at Mataas Na Kita continue reading : 9th NFRDI Fish SciCon held on September 1-8, 2021
The DA-NFRDI, in collaboration with BFAR Region 3, had conducted a training and focus group discussion (FGD) on Fisheries Vulnerability Assessment Tool (FishVool) Data Validation and Mapping for Tarlac Province on July 15, 2021 in BFAR Provincial Fisheries Office, Paraiso, Tarlac City, Tarlac. Information and perception of the 15 provincial leaders on vulnerability of the continue reading : 15 Provincial Leaders Trained and Consulted for Climate Change Vulnerability of Tarlac City
The DA-NFRDI, in partnership with BFAR Region IV-A and collaboration with Villar Sipag Foundation, successfully conducted an online Training on Tilapia Culture and Processing Technologies last April 27-28, 2021, in support of the Department of Agriculture’s move to sustain food security in the country amid COVID-19 pandemic. The training was mainly participated by invited fisherfolks continue reading : NFRDI hosts Villar Sipag Training on Tilapia Culture and Processing Technologies
The DA-NFRDI, in collaboration with BFAR Cordillera Administrative Region, spearheaded a focus group discussion on Fisheries Vulnerability Assessment Tool Data Validation and Mapping for Kalinga and Apayao provinces on April 21 and 22, respectively. The activity aims to develop vulnerability maps of capture fisheries and aquaculture commodities, which will serve as integral input to the continue reading : NFRDI, BFAR CAR conduct FGD for fisheries vulnerability maps in Kalinga and Apayao
We did it! The Philippine Journal of Fisheries is now indexed in Scopus, Elsevier’s science-based citation database and one of the most respected indexing for peer-reviewed literature. Scopus delivers a comprehensive overview of the world’s research output in the fields of science, technology, medicine, social sciences, and arts and humanities. Our inclusion in Scopus adds continue reading : TPJF in Scopus
Dr. Maria Theresa M. Mutia, NFRDI-Freshwater Fisheries Research and Development Center’s Chief, served as a resource speaker for the 3rd International Ornamental Fish Conference held virtually. Dr. Mutia discussed the topic “Ornamental Fish Industry in the Philippines.” The two-day conference was hosted by INFOFISH in collaboration with Ornamental Fish International on February 25-26, 2021, with continue reading : Dr. Mutia Talks About Ornamental Fish Industry in the Philippines in an International Conference
The National Fisheries Research and Development Institute commemorates its 2nd Anniversary on February 15, 2021. The celebration started with a virtual Flag Ceremony where Dr. Lilian C. Garcia, CESO V, NFRDI’s Acting Executive Director, wished everyone a blissful anniversary and proceeded in introducing the Institute’s guest of honor, USec. Cheryl Marie Caballero, DA Undersecretary for continue reading : NFRDI Celebrates Its 2nd Anniversary
On December 22, 2020, Undersecretary for Agri-Industrialization and for Fisheries Cheryl Caballero visited the Freshwater Fisheries Research and Development Center (FFRDC) at Brgy. Butong, Taal, Batangas. A short meeting with NFRDI and FFRDC’s key officials was first conducted in the morning to discuss matters related to the improvement of fisheries management. Afterward, Dr. Lilian Garcia, continue reading : USec for Fisheries Cheryl Caballero visits FFRDC
A virtual oath-taking ceremony for newly appointed and promoted NFRDI personnel was conducted last December 18, 2020, at the NFRDI conference room. Department of Agriculture Secretary William Dar, together with Undersecretary for Agri-Industrialization and Fisheries Cheryl Caballero, administered the oath of 54 employees coming from NFRDI central office and research centers. The appointment and promotion continue reading : DA Sec. Dar administers oath of newly appointed and promoted NFRDI employees
The Department of Agriculture – National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI) and the Marine Protected Areas Support Network (MSN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on December 17, 2020 to effectively promote and sustain marine protected areas (MPA) management in the Philippines. Under the alliance, NFRDI has become part of the MPA Support Network consisting continue reading : DA-NFRDI, MSN ink pact to promote MPA management in PH
