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Monday, March 30, 2026
Fisheries production in Davao Region, Philippines, dropped by 5% last year
The Philippine Statistics Authority in Davao Region (PSA-11) reported last week that regional fisheries production in 2025 reached 61,290.97 metric tonnes (MT), marking a 5% decrease from the 64,483.43 MT recorded in 2024.
Monday, February 9, 2026
Better production of young fish to support Philippine aquaculture, fisheries authority says
The improved production of young fish will bolster the Philippines' aquaculture sector, which accounts for more than half of fisheries output, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
France extends 200 million EUR loan to support Philippine fisheries and climate reforms
France, through the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), is providing a substantial support package for the Philippines to strengthen fisheries, protect marine biodiversity, and enhance climate resilience programmes.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Philippines' fisheries R&D institute launches initiative to bred Bali sardinella
The Philippines' National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) has launched a pioneering research initiative to breed Bali sardinella (Sardinella lemuru), locally known as tamban, in captivity.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Fisheries bureau highlights merits of aquaculture in Philippines
Aquaculture not only supports the Philippines agricultural sector with sustainable livelihood but also helps the ocean recover by reducing fishing pressure, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Central Visayas (BFAR-7) highlight ...
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Philippine fisheries bureau stands ground on banning fishing during some periods
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) on December 14 defended its policy to temporarily ban fishing during specific periods to conserve marine resources.
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Modern fish hatcheries key to pushing Philippine aquaculture's competitiveness, says fisheries R&D institute
The Philippines' National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) said on August 20 that modernised fish hatcheries will help raise the output and competitiveness of aquaculture.
Monday, August 19, 2024
Philippines' agriculture and fisheries production declines by 3.3% in Q2 2024
The value of production in the agriculture and fisheries sector in the Philippines, measured at constant 2018 prices, fell by 3.3% in the second quarter of 2024.
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Philippines opens new aqua feed mill in Aurora province to boost local fisheries
The Philippines' Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region 3 has inaugurated a new PHP 22 million (US$376,000) aqua feed mill in Barangay Calabuanan, Aurora province, Philippines, Daily Tribune reported.
Friday, July 19, 2024
Extreme weather may hinder economic contribution of Philippines' agriculture, fisheries sector
The economic contribution of the Philippines' agriculture and fisheries sectors would remain relatively flat this year as the country reels from extreme weather conditions and persisting pests and diseases, a unit of the University of Asia ...
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Philippines' fisheries output to reach nearly 2.9 million MT by 2032 due to higher aquaculture production
The Philippines' fisheries production is projected to rise by 12% to almost 2.9 million metric tons (MT) in 2032 on the back of higher aquaculture output, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said.
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Philippines fisheries production dips 0.5% in first quarter of 2024
Fisheries production in the Philippines saw a slight decline of 0.5% in the first quarter of 2024. The total volume registered was 987.19 thousand metric tonnes, down from 992.33 thousand metric tonnes in the same period the previous year, ...
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Philippines' fisheries production decreased 1.8% in volume last year
The Philippines' fisheries production volume reached 4.26 million metric tonnes in 2023, reflecting a 1.8% annual decline, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said.
Friday, February 9, 2024
Improved infrastructure, expanding agro-industry expected to drive Philippines fisheries production's rebound
Fisheries production in the Philippines is expected to rebound in 2024 on the back of enhancements to supporting infrastructure and an initiative to develop agro-industrial estates focused on fisheries products, analysts said.
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Q3 fisheries production in Western Visayas, Philippines, at more than 80,000 metric tonnes
The total fisheries production of Western Visayas, the Philippines, in the third quarter of 2023 was 87,661 metric tonnes.

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