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GUIMARAS â A community fish landing center was inaugurated in Barangay Sebario, San Lorenzo, Guimaras.
It was a project of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Western Visayas, which also turned over to the fisherfolk 10 units of 20-foot fiberglass boats.
These were part of government efforts in sustaining Filipino fishers, said Agriculture secretary Emmanuel Piñol, who led the turnover of the projects on Wednesday.
The BFAR is under the Agriculture department. It is responsible for the development, improvement, management, and conservation of fisheries and aquatic resources in the country.
Establishing the P3-million community fish landing center was one of the initiatives of the bureau.
Under its Targeted Actions to Reduce Poverty and Generate Economic Transformation program, it aims to spur growth in coastal areas with high poverty incidence and large population of registered fisherfolk.
Aside from being a hub for fishery harvests and trade, the center may also serve as venue for fisherfolk skills trainings.
Meanwhile, the 10 fiberglass boats were intended for 20 fisherfolk families in the coastal barangay (two families will share one fiberglass boat).
The boat distribution was under the BFARâs âF/B Pagbabagoâ Livelihood Development Program, which aims to uplift the socioeconomic status of fisherfolk.
Compared to wooden boats, fiberglass boats were more durable. With ample maintenance, wooden boats could last up to three years, while fiberglass boats could last 20 years with less maintenance. (PNA)
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