Mindanaotoday.com |BFAR PFO Bukidnon capacitates Malitbog Fisherfolk\
By: C.L. Viajante
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Through its Provincial Fisheries Office (PFO) of Bukidnon, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Region-10 (BFAR-10) conducted capacity building and orientation to equip fisherfolk for the incoming implementation of the “Balik Sigla sa Ilog at Lawa” (BASIL) program in the province.
With the active participation of the Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) of the said town headed by Engr. Pinky Napiñas, and the provincial fishery officer of Bukidnon, Mary Joy Tac-an, 28 members of the Malagaha Lake Fisherfolk Association were endowed with a series of training in the strengthening of fisherfolk organization, fishery laws, and fisherfolk registration in preparation for the entrance of the BASIL program.
This set of training touched on the organization’s important role in the success of the program, highlighting the registration of involved and active associates, and putting up a strong background on fishery rules and regulations for each of the members.
For starters, beneficiaries of the said training participated in a clean-up drive along Malagaha Lake.