The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) of the Department of Agriculture held its first ever twin event "National Fisheries Industry Summit" and "First Bangus Congress" at the Philippine Trade and Training Center on February 3 -, 2016. The Summit presented the Comprehensive National Fishery Industry Development Plan for 2016 – 2020 drafted by more than 500 stakeholders from major fisheries subsectors namely, capture fishing, aquaculture, post-harvest, and marketing.
There was an exhibit at PTTC Main Lobby participated by processed fish manufacturers, feeds producers, providers of machines related to processing of fish products such as ice-making, metal detection, x-ray, labeling, and sorting as well as government organizations that support the industry. The event also launched the BFAR's National Development Programs GFL labrats Min Ventolero, Len Aguila, Fher Poniente, Nicko Flores and Pee Pattugalan actively participated in the National Fisheries Summit.
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How amazing would it be if an island was named after you? – This should be the feeling of our
noble Dr. Mudjekeewis D. Santos, when an island in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) was named after him. One of the islets adjacent to Sirommon Island in Zamboanga Peninsula was named “Mudjie Wise Key”, after “Dr. Mudjekeewis D. Santos” Scientist II of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the National Fisheries Research and Development Instititute (NFRDI), in recognition of the significant contributions of Dr. Santos in studying marine life and resources in the region. Dr. Santos says, “My heartfelt thanks to the people of Dita (in Zamboanga City) for this wondergul gift and honor. I will cherish this forever”. The Zamboanga Peninsula is regarded as the smallest region in Mindanao. Despite being considered as “small”, it comprises 958 islands and islets of Southwest Philippines making it known as the Diadem of the Philippine South. Three provinces primarily make up the Zamboanga Peninsula namely: Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, and Zamboanga Sibugay. Waters of Sulu Sea in the north and west, and the Moro Gulf of the Celebes Sea in the south, rings the peninsula. Given the rich and delicate aquatic area in Zamboanga Peninsula, enhances the need of continuous protection and conservation of its marine biodiversity. An excerpt from Resolution No. 035 Series of 2015 of the Office of the Barangay Council, Second Congressional District, Dita, Zamboanga City, is shown below. Also, photo of “Mudjie Wise Key” islet follows. |
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