𝐁𝐅𝐀𝐑 𝟖 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

Tacloban City-A total of 3.8 million pieces of bangus fry with were produced in the first semester of 2025 by the Guiuan Marine Fisheries Development Center (GMFDC) in Eastern Samar and the Laoang Multi-Species Hatchery (LMSH) in Northern Samar—achieving 131% of the annual production target of 2.9 million fry ahead of schedule.

The produced bangus fry have been distributed to the Jiabong Aquaculture Production Technology Center (JAPTC) in Samar and the Regional Brackishwater Aquaculture Production Center (RBAPC) in Northern Samar, which will serve as nurseries until the fry reach the 75-day fingerling stage.

Once reared into quality bangus fingerlings, these will be distributed to fish cage beneficiaries of BFAR-8 under the Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) Program, the regular livelihood projects of the Provincial Fisheries Offices (PFOs), and private sector fish cage operators availing of the Stock Now, Pay Later scheme.

This breakthrough accomplishment is expected to provide a steady supply of quality bangus fingerlings to support local aquaculture, enhance fish cage productivity, and uplift the livelihoods of fisherfolk and fish cage operators across Eastern Visayas by strengthening the implementation of BFAR’s special and regular aquaculture programs and projects.

Through the continued collaboration of the Bureau among its technology stations, BFAR-8 expects to sustain and scale up the production and distribution of quality bangus fingerlings, ensuring wider reach and greater impact for its aquaculture development initiatives across Eastern Visayas.