by Rollin Dave M. Elloren

CATARMAN, Camiguin (Nov. 15)- The Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) program phase 2 of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources 10 (BFAR-10) through its Provincial Project Management Office (PPMO) of Camiguin conducted a tilapia harvest field day at barangay Tangaro, this town.
Together with the members of the Tangaro Fresh-Water Fish Raiser Association (TFWFRA) a total of 670 kilos of tilapia were harvested under the program’s Community-based Tilapia Production Project.
Accordingly, the project aims to promote sustainable livelihood among the local fisherfolk, which will enhance their production of tilapia under three schemes: tilanggit production (50–80 grams tilapia), mixed tilapia production (150–250 grams tilapia), and medium to large tilapia production (400–500 grams).
These different types of tilapia products cater to various target markets, such as local consumers, public markets, pasalubong centers, Kadiwa sa probinsya, agri-aqua fairs and exhibits, and other buyers seeking fresh and live products of varying sizes and qualities to meet specific market demands.
Expressing her satisfaction with the project, TFWFRA Chair Beneranda Labaro remarked that the initiative has significantly improved the livelihood of the association’s members by equipping them with valuable skills and resources to enhance their tilapia production.
“Kami sa Tangaro Freshwater Fish Raiser Association nagpasalamat sa BFAR nga kami ang gihatagan sa maong proyekto. Kini nga proyekto amo gyud ning ipalambo kay nakita namo nga dako kaayo kini nga makatabang sa among asosasyon,” she said.
[We, the Tangaro Freshwater Fish Raiser Association thank BFAR for giving us this project. We will really develop this project because we have seen how much it can benefit our association.]
Meanwhile, Catarman Municipal Agriculturist Joseph Navalez remarked that this project by BFAR has been a big help in providing income to beneficiaries, allowing them to further develop their group.
“This is the result of your hard work and dedication in sustaining and improving this project. I hope you continue to build on this success and expand the impact of this project to other local communities here in this town,” he conveyed.
Further, this harvest was the result of a collaborative effort between the beneficiaries, Camiguin Polytechnic State College (CPSC) – Institute of Agriculture, and the Local Government Unit of Catarman, all of whom have been involved in a community-based tilapia production project under the SAAD Program.
Writer: Christine Mae R. Ladica/RDME
Photo Credit: BFAR 10/PPMSO Camiguin, Province
About DA-BFAR SAAD Phase 2:
The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Special Area for Agricultural Development (DA-BFAR SAAD) Program Phase 2 aims to contribute to poverty reduction and improve the living conditions of vulnerable fisherfolk and their communities by providing sustainable livelihood opportunities and support for poor fishing sectors. These interventions intend to complement the DA banner programs and assist beneficiaries in establishing community-based fishery enterprises. The BFAR-SAAD strives to enhance food security and promote economic growth in targeted areas across the Philippines.









