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The BFAR, an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture tasked to implement the Fisheries Code of 1998, said it would ask the high tribunal to reevaluate the issues presented by both parties.

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                    [Title] => Samaral aquaculture boost eyed to broaden fisherfolk livelihood options
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                    [Title] => Fisherfolk-powered West Philippine Sea campaign launched
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The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has launched a national initiative empowering Filipino fisherfolk as champions of fact-based information and responsible public discourse on the Philippines’ claim in the West Philippine Sea. 

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                    [Title] => BFAR to enforce stricter fishing rules for blue crab
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The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources will implement stricter rules on the harvesting of blue swimming crab to enable the country to resume its exports to the United States.

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The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) and the British Embassy Manila have partnered to co-host the Seafood and Fisheries Emerging Technologies (SAFET) Conference 2026, set from September 8-10 in Cebu. 

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                    [Title] => Philippine salt sector's robust growth cited as production hits 199K MT in H1
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 Domestic production of salt reached over 199,000 metric tons in the first half of the year, signaling robust growth in the sector following government efforts to revitalize the industry.

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The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has secured the Commission on Audit’s Unmodified Audit Opinion, the highest audit rating, for the fourth consecutive year.

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The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) put the spotlight on its innovative programs and rapid response to the needs of Filipino fisherfolk as it marked its 79th anniversary.

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