afa reaches out local and tribal fisherfolks

issemination of aquaculture and

fisheries technologies is an effective

way to transfer the knowledge on

different recent technology advances

developed by BFAR and NFRDI to

fisherfolks and fishfarmers. Utilizing

t h e m o d e r n r e s o u r c e s i n

communication such as the internet

which is the most efficient, fastest and

easiest way to disseminate information

in the whole country, the Bureau of

Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

N a t i o n a l I nte g ra ted F i s h e r i es

Technology Development Center and

the Asian Fisheries Academy created an

online inquiry system.

This online inquiry system is

named Aquatech ni Doc Westly

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AQUACULTURE TECHNOLOGYAQUACULTURE TECHNOLOGY (Aquatech ni Doc Westly) (Aquatech ni Doc Westly) (Aquatech ni Doc Westly), NOW ONLINE, NOW ONLINE, NOW ONLINE

AQUACULTURE TECHNOLOGY

Development Center (NIFTDC) chief (aquaculture); lawyer Menardo Jimenez of the GMA Television Network (business and entrepreneurship); and Rodolfo Tan-Cardozo, the fist international master for Pangasinan (sports).

“This (Asna Awards and Grand Ball) is the maiden and inaugural event for the newly renovated Sison Auditorium, intricately and meticulously designed to live up to its distinct role as the embodiment of the culture and the historic past of this great province. The event was chaired by Pangasinan historian Arabella Arcinue.

BFAR-NIFTDC Center Chief, awarded asOutstanding PangasinenseBFAR-NIFTDC Center Chief, awarded asOutstanding PangasinenseBFAR-NIFTDC Center Chief, awarded asOutstanding Pangasinense

B FAR-National Integrated Fisheries Technology and Development Center (NIFTDC) again take its pride in the fisheries diligence as its center chief Dr. Westly R. Rosario was awarded as one of the 11 outstanding Pangasinenses last April 2010 held at the newly restored and renovated decades-old Sison Auditorium, the Cultural Center of Pangasinan.

The ASNA Awards is the highest recognition given to outstanding Pangasinenses who have excelled over a lifetime in their respective fields of endeavor, who have established a reputation that cuts them above the others, and (for this reason) who have brought pride and honor to the province of Pangasinan.

ASNA is the old form of the Pangasinan word “asin” (salt), from which the name of the province Panag-asinan is derived.

“ASNA usually stands for a man's good character or good demeanor, as in “maasnan impan-ugali” (affable or good character). The Asna awardees, therefore, are outstanding Pangasinenses who are truly worth their salt.

Other Asna awardees are former Health Secretary Francisco Duque III (government service/public health); COA Commissioner Reynaldo Villar (government service/accounting and auditing); Santiago Villafania (arts and culture); Dr. Westly Rosario, BFAR-National Integrated Fisheries Technology and

([email protected]) which

can be accessed through Facebook,

Twitter and Yahoo websites. The system is

a user-friendly site to help fisherfolks,

fishfarmers and other interested parties to

keep abreast on the latest aquaculture

developments and technologies via

interactive media like the internet. It also

aims to help people find answers or

solutions to questions or problems

regarding aquaculture through online by

simply sending e-messages to the website.

Through this medium, the

programs and activities of AFA & BFAR-

NIFTDC such as on trainings, research

studies, technology development and

extension services are promoted and

advertised.

T e c h n o l o g y b r o c h u r e s

developed by the Center can also be

downloaded in Portable Document

Format (PDF).The online service will also serve

as a threading center and a forum or networking site for all stakeholders in the fisheries industry .

Pangasinan Gov. Amado Espino awards the plaque to Dr. Westly R. Rosario as one of the Outstanding Pangasinense during the awarding ceremony in Cultural Center of Pangasinan

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INQUIRYINQUIRYINQUIRYBy: Rosario Moreno

Vol. 3 No.10 April - September 2010

National Fisheries Research and Development InstituteOfficial Publication of the Asian Fisheries Academy

Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-National Integrated Fisheries Technology Development Center

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COVER STORY...p 4

AFA reaches out

local and tribal fisherfolks

Story on page 7

Training on Mussel and Oyster Farming for Bacoor...

Technoguide

Twelve Steps Towards a Four Month Grow-out of Penaeus...Story on page 7

By: Rosario Moreno & Filipina Marcos

Desktop/Graphic Artists

Rosario S. MorenoJoey M. Junio

Filipina M. Marcos

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Editorial Team

Westly R. RosarioAngelito E. Dela Cruz

Reivin T. VinaraoDennis D. Tanay

Medel M. EspinosaFilipina M. Marcos

Joey M. JunioRosario S. MorenoNikki J. Villadolid

Annabelle Y. TenorioNova Marie O. Pesebre

Technical Consultants

Robert S. BravoEvelyn A. DanglaRacquel A. Ferrer

Jose B. Gamboa IIINerafe C. MuyaldeCordelia B. Nipales

Editha C. RoxasAngelito E. Dela Cruz

Reivin T. VinaraoDennis D. Tanay

Circulation

Rael B. TalubanSylvia P. Ocampo

Joseph Anthony T. BasaArchibal B. Tumbali

The AFA newsletter is published by the Asian Fisheries Academy of the National Fisheries Research and

Development Institute (AFA-NFRDI) based at BFAR-NIFTDC Compound, Bonuan-Binloc, Dagupan City, Pangasinan. The

AFA newsletter publishes quarterly news on all aspects of Fisheries related to research, training, current issues, developments and information on Fisheries and Aquatic

Resources Research and Development. The editorial staffs welcome contributions and worth featuring stories.

Articles may be quoted or reproduced, provided these are duly acknowledged.

For comments and suggestions,please contact:

Asian Fisheries AcademyBFAR-NIFTDC Cmpd., Bonuan Binloc,

Dagupan City, PangasinanTel. No. : (075) 653-8851

Email :[email protected]

Mission

VisionThe As ian F isher ies

Academy (AFA) is a world class International Standard Office (ISO) accredited learning institution with modern facilities to conduct local and i n te rna t i ona l t r a in ing programs on fishery technologies for the sustainable development of Asia-Pacific Region.

To spearhead dissemination of new and improved fishery t echno log ies t ha t i nc l ude aquaculture, post-harvest and fishing methods to fisherfolk and other stakeholders especially in the grassroots level in the Philippines.

To uplift the moral, social and economic condit ion of marginal f isherfolks in the Philippines.

To p rov ide capac i t y building opportunities to improve c o m p e t e n c y o f l o c a l a n d international fishery extension workers.

To establish data bank on fisheries and facilitate networking activities with other fishery institutions worldwide.

To produce standard reading extension materials for the most economically viable fishery technologies.

To formulate extension road map for the upliftment of poor fisheries stakeholders in the Philippines.

To continually develop a pool of experts and provide its career development program to ensure the sustainability of AFA.

CONTENTS

3 T h e A s i a n F i s h e r i e s Academy: From modest beginning to bridging gaps between research and extension

4 AFA reaches out for Botolan

local and tribal fisherfolks

6 AFA hosts 1-day training in Alaminos City

7 Training on Mussel and Oyster farming conducted

7 Therapon cancellatus or locally known as “Bulidao” sells on street in Ilocos Sur

8 TOPP News & Updates

9 AFA Joins Activities of LGU Dagupan

9 Twelve steps towards a four month grow-out of P. Vannamei in earthen or sandy pond (extensive system)

11 Oplan Sagip Ludong 2, held

12 BFAR-NIFTDC Center C h i e f , a w a r d e d a s Outstanding Pangasinense

12 Aquaculture Technology Inquiry... Now online

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By Angelito Dela Cruz & Nova Marie Pesebre

udong, (Cestreaus plicatilis) which has been initiated in 2001 by BFAR-NIFTDC Dagupan headed by Dr. Westly R. Rosario, for the catching and collection of live samples from Cagayan River was again revived by BFAR RO2 Director Jovita Ayson as per tall order from the new Agriculture Secretary, Sec. Proceso J. Alcala. The meeting was held at BFAR Regional Office 2 (BFAR-RO2) in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan led by Dir. Ayson. The gathering is aimed at creating a task force to come up with a realistic plans and strategies for the conservation, protection and management of ludong. Attendees of the meeting were Dr. Westly R. Rosario, BFAR Region 02 key staff, representatives from the Asian Fisheries Academy (AFA), BFAR-NIFTDC Dagupan, Provincial Local Government Units (PLGUs-Region 2), Fisherfolks, Philippine Information Agency (PIA), Isabela State University, Cagayan State University and Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council (FARMCs) of Cagayan and Isabela.

The meeting focused on the findings and development of ludong in 11 years from 1999 (when the project started) to present and the creation of a new set of Task Force for the Oplan Sagip Ludong. The three task force groups identified were (1) Research and Development, (2) Conservation and Protection and (3) Advocacy/IEC. The group for Research and Development is chaired by Dr. Westly R. Rosario and Dr. Evelyn C. Ame as the vice chairman and the members comprising of the Academe (CSU and ISU), DOST, and BFAR-NIFTDC. For Conservation and Protection, it is headed by the Provincial LGU (PLGU) of Cagayan as the chairman, BFAR as the vice chairman and the members comprising of MLGUs, PNP, DENR, DILG, PO's and FARMCs. The Advocacy/IEC group is led by Philippine Information Agency (PIA) as the chairman, BFAR as the vice chairman and the members comprising of CAVAPPED, P/MGUs, NGOs, NEDA and POs. Municipalities of the four provinces namely Nueva Vizcaya, Isabela, Cagayan and Quirino along the Cagayan River will be the main focus for coordination of the three task force groups.

Moreover, a Fisheries Administrative Order (FAO) was formulated during the workshop meeting and will be submitted to BFAR for validation. The order is on the fishery regulation for a full restriction on the catching of ludong of any sizes.

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The result of the meeting will be the foundation and the basis of the task force groups in all activities on the conservation and protection of ludong and on other indigenous fish in the Philippines. Likewise, this will create awareness and education to people to keep this threatened species freely and invulnerably swimming and proliferating in the boundless river of Cagayan.

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THE ASIAN FISHERIES ACADEMY : FROM MODEST BEGINNING THE ASIAN FISHERIES ACADEMY : FROM MODEST BEGINNING THE ASIAN FISHERIES ACADEMY : FROM MODEST BEGINNING TO BRIDGING GAPS BETWEEN RESEARCH AND EXTENSIONTO BRIDGING GAPS BETWEEN RESEARCH AND EXTENSIONTO BRIDGING GAPS BETWEEN RESEARCH AND EXTENSION

he BFAR-National Integrated Fisheries

Technology and Development Center

(BFAR-NIFTDC) in Dagupan City through

its Agricultural Center Chief IV, Dr.

Westly R. Rosario conceptualized the

establishment of the Asian Fisheries

Academy (formerly known as the Asian

Aquaculture Academy) in August 2007.

The infrastructure project was made

possible from the congressional

initiative of Hon. former Speaker Jose C.

De Venecia, Jr. of the House of

R e p r e s e n t a t i v e s t h r o u g h h i s

Countrywide Development Fund. The

funding grant from the Japan Grant

Assistance for Underprivileged Farmers

(2KR) through the National Agriculture

and Fisheries Council (NAFC) enabled

the purchase of furnishings of the

building and start of the Fisheries

Grassroots Outreach (FishGRO).

FishGRO is a two-year project

designed to complement funding

support for the operations of the Asian

Fisheries Academy (AFA). Generally, the

project aims to improve the socio-

economic condition of the marginal

fisherfolk through literacy programs and

to set effective mechanisms to improve

delivery and utilization of matured

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By Angelito Dela Cruz

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eradicated using Decis-R (BAYER) applied at a rate of 2 liters per hectare. Predaceous fish are eradicated using teaseed powder applied at a rate of 30 kilos per hectare.

4. FERTILIZE THE POND USING RICE BRAN AND UREA.

Rice bran (D1) will be applied at a rate of 250-300 kg/ha combined with urea (45-0-0) applied at a rate of 10 kg/ha, applied as basal fertilizers by broadcasting all over the pond area. The combination of rice bran and urea will promote the growth of pond diatoms and other plankton that serve as initial food of the fish.

5. LIME THE POND TO MAINTAIN ALKALINITY OF THE BOTTOM OF THE POND.

Fish pond soils need conditioning. Earthen fishponds in the Philippines are generally acidic. If soil is acidic, lablab and phytoplankton will not grow. Moreover, the fish crop will be stunted. Pond preparation and management therefore require the use of lime to neutralize pond soil acidity and kill predators and harmful bacteria. Hydrated lime is highly recommended for this purpose. Hydrated lime is distributed at a rate of 300 kg/ha in the ponds.

6 . F I L L T H E P O N D W I T H BRACKISHWATER TO FULL DEPTH.

The pond is filled to a depth of 100-120 cm with brackishwater. An additional 30 kilos per hectare teaseed powder may be applied to eradicate fish pests that may be present in the newly-infused brackishwater.

7. ALLOW PHYTOPLANKTON BLOOM IN THE POND FOR SEVEN DAYS.

Under good sunlight, the pond will develop a phytoplankton bloom that

will promote the proliferation of natural food for the shrimps.

8. STOCK HEALTH POSTLARVAE SHRIMPS IN THE POND IN A HAPA NET FOR ONE DAY.

Purchase postlarvae of P. vannamei only from accredited BFAR hatcheries in order to ensure fast growth and good survival, upon entry into the pond, shr imp post larvae are acclimated for 45 minutes before being released into the pond in a hapa net, to determine the quality of the shrimps. After shrimps have been observed to be healthy, they are released into the pondwater. For P. vannamei, under extensive system without life support systems, you may stock between 6-10 postlarvae per square meter of pond. Higher stocking rates will result in smaller shrimp and higher mortalities.

9. PROVIDE FEED IN FEEDING TRAYS F O R T H E F I R S T M O N T H O F OPERATIONS.

Follow the prescribed feeding tables and feed rates of the feed that you have purchased, in relation to the number of shrimps that you have stocked. For the first month of operations, place the feed in six, 1 x 1 square meter feeding trays that have been submerged in the pond at 10 cm depth (P. vannamei is a bottom to midwater swimmer, as characterized by i ts extra wide swimming appendages on its legs). Feed may be administered 4 times a day at 6 hour intervals.

10. BROADCAST FEEDS EVENLY FROM DAY 31 120 AND DETERMINE FEED REQUIREMENT.

Feeds are broadcast by throwing them farthest during feeding times. Consequently, more feeds are broadcast during the evenings when s h r i m p a p p e t i t e s i n c r e a s e . Monitoring is done from day 31, then

61 to 91 to determine the average body weight of the shrimps and the appropriate amount of feed that you should feed in order to reduce pollution.

11. PERFORM PARTIAL WATER CHANGE.

Under extensive conditions, where mechanized life support systems are not provided (e.g. paddlewheels, blowers), frequent water change to maintain good water quality is a vital element to ensure shrimp growth and survival. Half of the pond water is replaced with fresh brackishwater to allow the infusion of natural minerals that promote shrimp molting and growth. For the first month, water replacement is done at the end of the month, it is done every 15 days, for the third it is done every seven days and for the fourth it is done three times a week.

1 2 . M O N I T O R I N G S H R I M P MORTALITIES AND WATER QUALITY AND REDUCE THE BIOMASS OF THE POND BY HARVESTING LARGE SHRIMP ON A PARTIAL OR FULL BASIS.

Monitoring shrimp mortalities in the pond may give you an indication that the shrimp have grown sufficient large enough under a shorter period of time to allow a partial harvest, reduce overstocking and competition for dissolved oxygen in the water. When shrimps exceed 15 grams a partial harvest may be done in the evening using a cast net. When shrimps have reached 120 days of culture, they are fully harvested by seine net or by releasing the water from the dike, passing the water through a collecting net during pond draining operations.


technologies of BFAR to stakeholders.

The project's major activities include

establishment of the AFA, technology

transfer and, monitoring and

evaluation. The proposal received a

budget of Fifteen Million Pesos

(PhP15, 000,000.00) in CY 2006 from

the Japan Grant Assistance for

Underprivileged Farmers or 2KR.

From this budget, PhP11, 020,000.00

had been utilized for Year I (2007)

while the use of remaining PhP3,

980,000.00 for Year II (2008) was

delayed. However, an extension

period equivalent to two years, from

January 2009 to December 2010, was

requested and granted for the

implementation of the targeted

remaining projects indicated in the

FishGRO Work and Financial Plan

(WFP).

The Asian Fisheries Academy

has evolved and holistically expanded

to cover other forms of disciplines

such as post-harvest and fishing

technologies. It was finally named as

the Asian Fisheries Academy (from

the old name Asian Aquaculture

Academy) to conform and to be able

to be recognized in international

fishery organizations and different

fields of fisheries science. With the

facilities and technologies developed

by BFAR-NIFTDC, AFA has eventually

found its niche and role as a very

important facility to disseminate new

e n t re p re n e u r i a l a q u a c u l t u r e

technologies for the Philippines. In

2008, with funds allotment from the

D e p a r t m e n t o f B u d g e t a n d

M a n a g e m e n t - G e n e r a l

Appropriations Budget for Agriculture

and Fisheries Modernization Program

(AFMA) under Locally-Funded

Projects, the Asian Fisheries Academy

currently operates as the center's

R&D channel, training and extension

facility. (Cont’d on the next issue)

By Joey M. Junio & Angelito Dela Cruz

Organizers and Participants during the three-day Feild Training and Outreach Program in Botolan, Zambales last April 28-29, 2010.

Organizers and Participants during the three-day Feild Training and Outreach Program in Botolan, Zambales last April 28-29, 2010.

The Training was done to address the basic needs and concerns of the tribal sector in the area through external intervention and enterprise development. It also aimed to enhance and strengthen the capacity of fisherfolks, fishfarmers, indigent women and the youth on various and recent aquaculture and post harvest technologies through endogenous learning approach.

The opening program was attended by distinguished guests Municipal Vice Mayor Mely Basa, Mr. Erin Rico, Municipal Administrator of Botolan, Dr. Westly Rosario, Project Leader of FishGro, Mr. Dionisio Galeng, Municipal Agriculturist and Ms. Floreliz Avellana, Special Project Division, DA-NAFC.

The lecture on Aquaculture Industry in the Philippines and Responsible Aquaculture Practices was discussed by Ms. Ma. Theresa Mutia of NFRDI, and discussed the contributions of different fishery sectors in the country in terms of p r o d u c t i o n . A q u a c u l t u r e

technologies in Freshwater and in Brackishwater were shared by Engr. Enrique B. Marquez of NFRDI and Mr. Michael Cano of BFAR-III, respectively. Responsible Fisheries Resource Utilization, Conservation and Management was discussed by Ms. Romina V. Yutuc of BFAR-III addressing the key issues on fisheries resources. Aquatic Ecology and Management was presented by Ms. Sylvia Ocampo of NFRDI-AFA about the important water quality

parameters to be observed in culture systems to avoid problems related to fish culture and growth. The training was attended by 97 participants from different barangays of Botolan and upland Aeta community in the said town. It was composed of 56.70% male and 43.30 % female.

A start break was done for the ribbon cutting ceremony, headed by Dr. Westly R. Rosario and members of the Aeta Community to formally open the exhibit booth. The exhibit showcases live fish samples like tilapia, hito, ulang, Freshwater clams, and some ornamental fish like goldfish and guppy. Information-Education-Communication (IEC) materials on selected aquaculture technologies were also distributed.

The lecture session was continued through a lecture on technology of growing fish together with other animals and plants (fish carp/fish-l ivestock integrated

AFA reaches out for Botolan local and tribal folksAFA reaches out for Botolan local and tribal folksAFA reaches out for Botolan local and tribal folks

A three-day Field Training entitled “Integrated Rural and Tribal Capacity Building Towards Community Progress” was conducted last April 28-30, 2010 at Techno Pinoy Convention Hall, Botolan Zambales.


Twelve Steps Towards a Four Month Grow-out of Penaeus Vannamei in Earthen or Sandy Pond (Extensive System)

Twelve Steps Towards a Four Month Grow-out of in Earthen or Sandy Pond

Penaeus Vannamei (Extensive System)

Twelve Steps Towards a Four Month Grow-out of Penaeus Vannamei in Earthen or Sandy Pond (Extensive System)

1. CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF AN

EARTHEN POND.

The pond should be able to

maintain brackishwater at a depth of

1- 1.2 meter. Grasses and debris

surrounding the edges of the pond

are removed. Old pond water is

drained and the bottom is dried. The

muck is scraped off the bottom and

eliminated.

By Rene Ledesma

2. FILL THE CLEANED POND WITH 100 CM. BRACKISHWATER.

Brackishwater having a salinity range between 17 25 ppt is loaded into the pond, until a depth of 100cm is reached. This water layer

shall serve as a medium for pesticides that shall be applied in the next step.

3. ERADICATE PESTS.

Water-borne lice, arthropods, n e m ato d es a n d i n s e c t s a re

In support to Dagupan’s much-awaited Bangus Festival, the Asian Fisheries Academy joined on the “ kalutan ed dagupan” Dagupan's Bangus longest grill and Bangusan street party last April 30, 2010. The AFA used the opportunity to promote the academy's activities and technologies by giving brochures and flyers.

The Asian F isheries Academy participated in the inauguration of the Seafood Processing Plant on Bonuan-Binloc, Dagupan City on April 22, 2010. Guests during the activity were Hon. Jose C. De Venecia Jr. and his wife Manay Gina De Venecia, City Mayor Alipio Fernandez Jr., City agriculture officers and other city head officials, KOICA Representatives, and Dr. Westly R. Rosario.

AFA Joins Activities of LGU Dagupan


Technoguide

The turn ove of (4) four smoking drums to the LGU of Botolan, Zambales during the Integrated Rural & Tribal Capacity Building Towards Community Progress last April 28-29, 2010.

Lectures on Fish Handling and Good Post-harvest Practices, Responsible Post-harvest Technologies and bottled hito were done during the Integrated Rural & Tribal Capacity Building Toward Community Progress.

system) was discussed by Mr. Angelio E. Dela Cruz of NFRDI-AFA. Lectures on Fish Handling and Good Post- Harvest Practices, Responsible Post Harvest Technologies and Bottled Hito were also presented to brief participants on hands- on activities during practical and session. The hands-on activities was consist of proper procedure on deboning of milkfish, smoking of tilapia and milkfish and other value-adding products from shrimp such as vanna nuggets, vanna siomai, shrimp chippy, shrimp noodles, shrimp burger and longganisa. These activities were facilitated by staff of BFAR-NIFTDC headed by Mr. Jose Gamboa and NFRDI Post Harvest Development Division headed by Ms. Rosario Ragaza.

Latest innovations on drying methods using plastics was also demonstrated by Engr. Leany Cosal of Macondray Plastic Products, Inc.

A simple closing program was held with a turn over of four (4) units of smoking drums to the LGU of B o t o l a n a n d d i s t r i b u t i o n o f certificates. Finished products on fish processing such as smoked tilapia and bangus, filleted tilapia and bottled bangus sardines were also distributed to the participants.

The last day of the training was allocated to the Aeta community. A workshop was held to determine the

problems and concerns in their fishery resources in their community. Two groups were created and facilitated by Ms. Ma Theresa Mutia and Ms. Rosario Ragaza. The groups were named Group Bangked Lake and Group Poon Bato Lake. Each group was tasked to do resource mapping, identify location of water supply other sources of income. They were also tasked to identify the uses of the lake in their area, and resources present in the lakes. Solutions to problems identified were given and recommended by AFA and other local agencies of Botolan. Finally, Mr. Dionisio Galeng, Ms. Ma. Theresa Mutia and Mr. Angelito Dela Cruz shared their reactions and feedbacks to the concerns on the tribal folks. The Workshop ended with the distribution of t-shirts and photo opt.

Another milestone activity during the outreach program was on the Rapid Resource and Ecological Assessment Survey of Lakes

Poonbato and Bangked in Brgy. Villar Behawo respectively. The lakes were surveyed for future seed stocking.

The Aeta families were also interviewed regarding socio-demo condition. According to the interview, their primary source of income is black sand mining. They use magnetic bars, plastic basins, and s ieve nets in co l lect ing the magnetites. A family can collect about 20 kilograms of black sand in a day and sell it for 6 centavos per kilo. Banana fruits, cassavas and other crops which are sold to market as their secondary income. However, their product was sold at lowest market price.

T ilapia, freshwater clam, ulang and eel were the main fish species available in the lake. Aetas use gill net (ponte), hook and line (bingwit), and spear (sibat) in fishing. Based from the interview they catch fish mainly for food consumption

During the assessment, different sizes of tilapia were caught, which, according to Dr. Westly Rosario, is a good indication that the lake is properly managed. Dr. Rosario committed that 30,000 freshwater prawn (ulang) post larvae (PL) and 30,000 milkfish (bangus) fry will be stocked in Bangked Lake while 10,000 PL and 10,000 bangus fry will be stocked in Poonbato Lake to sustain fish in the lakes. Ulang PL and bangus fry will be provided by BFAR-NIFTDC in Dagupan City, Pangasinan.


The training was conducted on April 19-23, 2010. Topics were breeding and culture of Hito in Fish condo, and breeding and culture of Saline Tilapia.

Technology delivery system or extension service was also imparted to the local government units of the locality to effectively implement the program transfer of knowledge on these various aquaculture technologies.

Dr. Lorna J. Cardano, RFTC Bicol Director opened the event and discussed the training expectation. According to her, the main goal is to Intensify capacity building and establish aquaculture technology outreach projects and promote the adoption of matured

Training on Various Aquaculture Commodities and Project Monitoring/Evaluation

Speakers, Guests and Participants of RFTC Training

The Trainor’s Training on Aquaculture Technologies for Selected Species was conducted last March 9-11, 2010 at RFTC Training hall, CSU Compund, Aparri, Cagayan.

This training is in line with the

Technology Outreach Promotion Project

(TOPP) which is jointly implemented by

the National Fisheries Research and

Development Institute (NFRDI), Asian

Fisheries Academy (AFA), National

Integrated Fisheries Technology and

Development Center (NIFTDC) and

Regional Fisheries Training Center-

Aparri, Cagayan.

Dr. Milagros C. Morales, RFTC

Director welcomes the 40 fisherfolk

participants from the provinces of

Apayao, Kalinga, Quirino, Isabela &

Cagayan.

The topics were Climate change,

Fishpond Engineering, Breeding and

Culture of Saline Tilapia (Molobicus

Program, Grow-out Culture and

breeding of Saline Tilapia in Intensive

and Extensive Environment), Biology

and Culture of Oyster ( Biology of oyster,

Spatfall Collection, Culture of oyster),

Biology and Culture of African Hito

(Biology of Catfish, Breeding of Catfish,

Grow-out Culture of Catfish), Breeding

and Culture of Freshwater Prawn (Biology

of Freshwater Prawn, Breeding of

Freshwater Prawn, Grow-out Production

o f F r e s h w a t e r P r a w n ) , Va l u e s

E n h a n c e m e nt a n d G e n d e r a n d

Development.

TOPP NEWS AND UPDATESTOPP NEWS AND UPDATES


Virac, Catanduanes technologies for target aquaculture species; Equip fishery technicians and organize core group of specialists on current aquaculture technologies; Enhance technical capabilities on hatchery and grow-out production of selected aquaculture commodities; Identify and formulate project monitoring scheme and strategies; and provide the participants with skills on entrepreneursh ip , aquacul ture economics and farm management.

Aparri, Cagayan

Zamboanga CityFour staffs from NFRDI and AFA

went to Zamboaga City for the evaluation and monitoring of status and updates on the TOPP projects through the assistance of Director Dr. Pendatun I. Talib, Al-Hadj. A total of 7 pilot projects

stwere evaluated by the team . The 1 pilot demo-farm visited was in Brgy. Lookboton, Malamawi, Isabela City, Basilan on grow-out production of

ndmudcrab. The 2 was in Cabunbata Barangay, Isabela City, Basilan also known as “Barangay Bagsakan” on Post Harvest Technology that includes

rdlongganisa and smoked fish. The 3 demo-farm being visited was located in Sirommon Islands which was lead by a previous leader of MILF named Commander Akbari Samson on grow-out production of Abalone through bamboo

thcage . The 4 demo farm was in Tigtabon th

Island on grow-out of Siganid. The 5 and th

6 demo project was located in the City of Pagadian which was on Post-Harvest Technologies , two (2) women's organizations named “Kaabay ng Kababaihan” were the cooperators in this

stproject, the 1 was in Brgy. San Pedro,

ndPagadian City and the 2 was in Brgy. Kawit, Pagadian City. The products being processed were fishball, tempura and

thsmoked fish. The 7 demo-project was located in Brgy. Poblacion, Sitio Sumil, Tampilisan, Zamboanga Sibugay on hatchery and grow-out production of catfish and found to be successful through hormonal injection.

Carmen, Cebu To intensify capability building,

establish aquaculture technology

outreach projects and to promote the

adoption of matured technologies for

the target aquaculture species, this is

the goal of the Fisheries Grassroots

Outreach Program conducted last

February 22-26, 2010 at the Regional

Fisheries Training Center-Carmen,

Cebu headed by Dr. Eduardo A.

Suderio

The topics presented were

mostly on marine aquaculture since

the participants were mainly engage

in mariculture commodities like

oyster, saline tilapia and seaweed. NFRDI & AFA evaluators together with Commander Samson in Sirromon Islands

he one-day training on Technology Outreach Promotion on Post Harvest and Farming Practices of Selected Aquaculture Species was conducted last May 5, 2010 at Pastoral Center, Saint Joseph Cathedral Alaminos City, Pangasinan. T

The training was done to equip the beneficiaries (Fishfarmers) with n e w a n d i m p r o v e d f i s h e r y technologies on aquaculture and post-harvest technologies.

A b o u t 4 8 p a r t i c i p a n t s attended the training. Majority of them were males with 79% and 21% were females. 87% of them engaged

in fish farming while 13 % were government employees.

The training was opened by an invocation and opening remarks delivered by Ms. Arceli Talanya, City Agriculture Officer of Alaminos City, Pangasinan. A video presentation of the Asian Fisheries Academy which summarizes the activities and

different projects of NFRDI, NIFTDC and AFA was also played and followed immediately by the presentation of the BFAR-NIFTDC and AFA overview.

The training proper was started through the presentations of the lectures that include 14-D Fish Condominium, Pitong Hakbang sa Pagpapalaki ng Tilapia and Pag-aalaga ng Hito. A closing remark was then followed through distribution of certificates and photo sessions.

After the training, the Asian Fisheries Academy will conduct a follow-up assessment to verify the impact of the activity and to determine adopt ion of the technologies imparted to the beneficiaries. AFA will also assist the beneficiaries in the implementation and operation of aquaculture projects in terms of technical assistance.

The 48 participants of the one-day training on Technology Outreach Promotion on Post-harvest and Farming Practices of Selected Aquaculture Species, conducted at Alaminos City, Pangasinan on May 5, 2010.

By Filipina Marcos

AFA hosts 1-day training on Technology Outreach Promotion in Alaminos CityAFA hosts 1-day training on Technology Outreach Promotion in Alaminos CityAFA hosts 1-day training on Technology Outreach Promotion in Alaminos City


Participants and organizers of the technology outreach promotion Seminar (TOPS) conducted at Pastoral Center, Saint Joseph Cathedral Alaminos City, Pangasinan last May 5, 2010.

he training on Mussel and Oyster Farming for Bacoor Coastal fisherfolks was conducted on

August 5-6, 2010 at the Asian Fisheries Academy. The training was done during a meeting with

Congresswoman Lani Mercado-Revilla, Congressman Angelo Palmones, Mayor Strike B. Revilla and

Dr. Westly R. Rosario in Bacoor Cavite.

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About 62 participants attended the training. Majority of them were females with 34 (55%) while 28 (45%) of them were males.

Lectures on Overview of Oyster Industry in the Philippines, Biology of Oyster, Species/Sex identification, Oyster raft making, water quality sampling and monitoring, purification of oysters by relaying and depuration and a tour to National Integrated Fisheries and Technology Development Center (NIFTDC) facilities and projects was done.

The tra in ing i s a imed at improving the livelihood condition of Caviteño oysters farmers.

Training on Mussel and Oyster farming conductedTraining on Mussel and Oyster farming conductedTraining on Mussel and Oyster farming conducted


igek in Mindanao and Bulidaw in Northern Luzon is now sold in a town of Ilocos Sur. BFAR Dagupan team headed by Dr. Westly R. Rosario encountered street vendors selling the exotic fish during a trip to the said province. The fish commencing a price of P650 at four to six pieces per kilo was commercially sold at a minimum

P quantity ranging from mix sizes of 100 to 250 grammers with gravid females. The fish vendors in the locality reported that most of the buyers of bulidaw are big restaurants, rich politicians and Chinese businessmen in the nearby municipalities.

Bulidaw, an indigenous species thriving the Abra River that straddles Santa and Cauayan towns of Ilocos Sur, belongs to migratory fishes to spawn downstream in estuaries. The fish are caught near the mouth of the river between May and September. Morpholog ica l characteristics of the samples of bulidaw in Abra River are similar with the pigek in Cotabato River based on the study conducted in 2004 by former NFRDI Interim Executive Director Dr. Westly R. Rosario. It can be recalled that in 1999, Dr. Rosario initiated the catching of live ludong, another indigenous fish in Cagayan River, to be studied for breeding, culture and propagation.

Therapon cancellatus or locally known as “Bulidaw”sells in street at Ilocos SurTherapon cancellatus or locally known as “Bulidaw”sells in street at Ilocos SurTherapon cancellatus or locally known as “Bulidawsells in street at Ilocos Sur

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