DA-BFAR awards P3M-worth of livelihood assistance for fisherfolk

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• Friday, May 12, 2017

By Aira Genesa Magdayao

DA-BFAR awards P3M-worth of livelihood assistance for ed by Assistant Regional Director Roberto Abrera, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has turned over a cheque worth Php350M to the local government of Puerto Princesa as a form of livelihood assistance for the city’s fisherfolk. The grant forms part of the bottom-up budgeting project of the Bureau and aims to increase the productivity of the fisherfolk in the city.

“Ito ‘yung mg fisherfolks na engaged doon sa pagtatanim ng seaweeds, pag-aalaga ng lapu-lapu, bangus cages [at iba pang] mga livelihood assistance project,” Abreza said.

A list of the project’s pre-identified beneficiaries was prepared by the City Agriculture Office, with consideration from multi-sectoral convergence agencies and Local Poverty Reduction Action Team.

In a phone interview, City Agriculturist Melissa Macasaet said that the award will not be given to the beneficiaries as cash but will be in the form of materials that are relevant to their livelihood.

“Based on the proposal that was approved, kung sa seaweeds dyer so doon dapat ‘yan pupunta, kung sa fish cage culture, di sa fish cage culture ‘yan. Hindi ‘yan pera na ibibigay sa kanila either sa materials ‘yan o sa seaweeds, depende,” Macasaet said.

BFAR officers are also coordinating with the city government regarding their plan to establish a Community Fish Landing Center in Puerto Princesa.