To develop sustainable solutions through mutual cooperation in protecting and conserving the highly diverse marine life in the Coral Triangle, a “Workshop on the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Plan Framework of the CTI-CFF Regional Plan of Action 2.0” was conducted on February 7-10, 2023, in Clark City, Pampanga. Dr. Mudjekeewis D. Santos, Scientist IV and continue reading : NFRDI experts provide input for M&E framework to protect and conserve the Coral Triangle
A partner-cooperator of the Aquafeed Research, Development and Extension Project (ARDEP) in Pacita, Lala, Lanao del Norte, harvested 867 kilos of tilapia grown in brackishwater pond after a four-month culture period on February 21, 2023. Mrs. Benita M. Maldepeña, one of the six partner cooperators, used the technology on cost-effective aquafeed for tilapia developed by continue reading : Aquafeed project cooperator in Lala, Lanao Del Norte yields 867 kg tilapia harvest
To maintain the sustainability and health of tropical tuna stocks, particularly yellowfin tuna, in the region, a second dialogue titled, “Indonesia-Philippines-Vietnam Dialogue Meeting on Harvest Strategy Implementation for Tuna Fisheries in Western Coastal Pacific Ocean (WCPO)” was held on February 15-16, 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand. Executive Director Dr. Lilian Garcia and Coordinator for West Pacific continue reading : Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam cooperate to sustain tropical tuna stocks in the region
The Department of Agriculture-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI) launched a handbook, 3 training modules, and 16 posters on the occasion of its 4th-anniversary celebration held during the opening program on February 20, 2023. First was the “NFRDI Employee Handbook,” which serves as a blueprint for the policies and procedures of the Institute, providing continue reading : NFRDI releases new knowledge products
The Department of Agriculture-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI), in partnership with the Villar SIPAG Farm School, trained 45 leaders from fisheries cooperatives and associations on fish smoking technology on February 9, 2023 in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan. The “Training on AquaNegosyo para sa mga Filipino: Ligtas na Pamamaraan ng Pagtitinapa ng Isda” continue reading : Aquanegosyo on fish smoking trained 45 fishery coops
Through a project implemented by the Department of Agriculture-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI), 480 kilograms of oyster (Magallana spp.) was partially harvested on February 8, 2023 in Bolinao, Pangasinan. The project, “Strengthening Oyster Aquaculture in Anda, Bani, Bolinao, Alaminos City, and Sual (ABBAS) Municipalities of Pangasinan through the Bamboo Raft Technology,” aimed to continue reading : NFRDI project boosts oyster production and livelihood of Pangasinan fisherfolk
The Department of Agriculture-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI) and the Biology Teachers Association (BIOTA) Philippines signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for research collaborations and exchange of expertise on January 19, 2023 at the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD) in Quezon City. Signing the MoU were Dr. Lilian Garcia, DA-NFRDI executive director; continue reading : NFRDI, BIOTA forge partnership for research collab and technical assistance
The Department of Agriculture-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (DA-NFRDI), through its Training Division (TD), capacitated researchers, faculty, and partner agencies of the Caraga State University (CSU) on policy brief development and disseminating research to the community. Dr. Mudjekeewis Santos, Scientist IV and TD chief; and Cyrenes Moncawe, managing editor of The Philippine Journal of continue reading : NFRDI equips CSU, partner -agencies to craft policy briefs and disseminate research to community
The Philippines, having one of the longest coastlines in the world and a hub of marine biodiversity, is abundant in fishery resources. However, this also makes the country highly vulnerable to climate change affecting millions of Filipinos who rely on fishing for food and livelihoods. Stressors related to climate change, such as sea-level rise, increasing continue reading : FishVool: Equipping Philippine fisheries to manage hazard effects of climate change
To discuss the results of the aquafeed project including available support, recommendations, and ways forward for technology adoption, the DA-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI), organized a consultative meeting with different feedmill cooperatives, stakeholders, and officials from the DA-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) 1, 3, and 4A on December 2, 2022 in continue reading : NFRDI consults with feedmill coops, stakeholders for adoption of aquafeed project
