Republic of the Philippines

Department of Agriculture

BUREAU OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES

REGIONAL OFFICE NO. 4-A

ORNAMENTAL FISH INDUSTRY

JOSEPHINE T. DELA VEGA

OIC-Center Chief

BFAR-Freshwater Demonstration Fish FarmSto. Domingo, Bay, Laguna

Sec. 51 of RA 8550 limits surface areas

for aquaculture to 10%

Industrialization results to multiple use

of bodies of water

Decreasing aquaculture area e.g. 38% to

10% in Laguna Lake & 12,000 cage units

to 6,000 in Taal Lake

Shift from traditional (bangus &

tilapia) to high-value species (red tilapia,

snapper, pompano, ulang & ornamentals*)

Shift from water-based to land-based

(backyard fishponds and tanks)

Decreased production/income

Dislocation of cage/pen operators

*For Ornamentals Import reduction

Export promotion

Employment

Generation

CALABARZON Framework for the Promotion of the Ornamental Fish Industry

• Ornamental Fish Trade Industry worldwide amounts to

approximately 1 Trillion USD ( APPMA,2005 as cited by

Livergood & Chapman 2007 ).

• 85% freshwater species + 15% marine species

• For FW species, 90% are cultured + 10% wild caught

WORLD SCENARIO

• Top five importing countries with their percentage

contribution

WORLD SCENARIO

• Asian countries contribute more than 50% of the total supply

3.8%

4.2%

4.7%

5.5%

6.1%

6.1%

6.3%25.0%

Philippines

Japan

Sri Lanka

Taiwan

Malaysia

Indonesia

China

Singapore

Top Asian Exporters

• Top Asian exporters :

• Approximately 150 countries are involved in the trade

WORLD SCENARIO

320 M

160-50%

20.16 – 6.3%

19.52 – 6.1%

17.6 – 5.5%

15.04 – 4.7%

13.44 – 4.2%

12.16 – 3.8%

WORLD SCENARIO

• Main Species Dominating the Market

VISION

• The Philippines as a major supplier of quality

ornamental fish to the world guided by the

principles of resource sustainability, equity

and strong government-private sector

collaboration.

MISSION

– Produce quality ornamentals for import reduction and export promotion

– Formulate pertinent policy and guidelines relative to production enhancement and marketing protocols

– Generate employment

OBJECTIVES

1. To supply 10% to 20% of the total world

demand.

2. Provide livelihood opportunities to about 5,000

to 15,000 fisherfolk/families within the medium

term.

3. To generate a monthly income ranging from

PhP 6,000 to PhP 12,000 per family.

STRENGTHS/OPPORTUNITIES

• Vast bodies of freshwater lakes, ponds, rivers and springs;

• Year-round tropical climate for ornamental fish growing;

• Available manpower resource;

• Accessibility to international ports of entry and exit.

OVER-ALL STRATEGIES

• Provide policy environment conducive to producingglobally-competitive ornamental fishes;

• Commodity specialization, wherein zoning shall beundertaken to specify areas for each species to avoidcross-breeding e.g. guppy zone, swordtail zone,goldfish zone, koi zone, etc.;

• Timely production of quality and in-demandornamental fishes with variety and volume fordomestic and international markets;

• Breeders, growers, hobbyists, researchers and academe working together in the production of quality ornamental fish for the world.

Institutional Arrangement for the Breeding and Production of Ornamental Fish

GOs, NGOs & Private Sector

Central Breeding and Hatchery Facilities

Level IIINIFFTC, NFBS & Private Sector

Function: R&D & Generation of F1

Satellite Breeding and Hatchery Facilities

Level IIFFRS, IFRS, FOFAP

Function: Production and maintenanceof Broodstock and fry production for grow-out

Grow-out Farm Facilities Level I

Accredited farmers/cooperators, Function: Grow-out Production

Integrators/Export Processing Facilities

Quarantine Facility**

Disease Monitoring/ Surveillance

Laboratory Services*

Disease Monitoring/ Surveillance

Laboratory Services**

Disease Monitoring/ Surveillance

Laboratory Services**

Health Certification

BROODSTOCK SUPPLIERSDomestic/Imported

DomesticSuppliers

BREEDERS/GROWERS

CONSOLIDATORS/ EXPORTERS

LOCAL/DOMESTIC MARKET

EXPORT MARKET

Own-check In-House Lab & Quarantine Facility

Importers

PROCESS FLOW

Quarantine Facility

Registration/Profiling of Farms Memo Order Forms Training/Seminar on Code of Practice

for Aquaculture/Fish Health Management

Training Module FAO 214

Registration/Profiling of Importers Memo Order Forms

POLICY SUPPORT & DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

RA 8550 Sec. 67 FAO 221 FGMO on Requirements for Import of

Breeders

RA 8550 Sec. 67, FOO 254, and FGMO 1 Registration of Exporters

FAO on Guidelines for the Registration of Freshwater Ornamental Fish Quarantine & Export Facilities

Training/Seminar on Fish Health Mgt. Training Module

FGMO on Requirements for Export of Freshwater Ornamental Fish

Orientation on Importing Country Regulations

EU US Switzerland

Conceptual Framework on Ornamental Fish Marketing (Import/Export)

Legend:* to be established ** for upgrading existing in progress to be done

BFAR Initiatives

I. Signing of Memorandum of Agreement for the Enhancement of the Ornamental Fish Industry in CALABARZON last November 10, 2004 between and among DA-BFAR, Bio Research, QUEDANCOR, and approved by DA Secretary Arthur C. Yap.

II. Proclamation of May 1-7 as Ornamental Fish Week (Presidential Proclamation No. 962) signed last December 2005 by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

BFAR Initiatives

III. Signing of Memorandum of Understanding for theEstablishment and Operation of anOrnamental Tropical Freshwater AquacultureTechno-Park in Bangyas, Calauan, Lagunaunder the “Suhay” Program of LLDA last May2006. A research-based techno-demo projecton the culture of ornamental tropical fisheswithin the lake was conducted relative thereto.

IV. Signing of Memorandum of Agreement and its Implementing guidelines for the Culture of Ornamental Fish at Cardona, Rizal between and among the Local Government of Rizal Province, Department of Agriculture, and Bio Research last August 31, 2007.

BFAR Initiatives

V. Signing of Memorandum of Agreement for theEstablishment of Acclimatization and Conditioning for Export (ACE) Facility in the Sucat area between and among DA-BFAR, NAPOCOR, and NABCOR, in the presence of DA Secretary Arthur C. Yap last December 20, 2007.

VI. Establishment of a Freshwater Ornamental Fish Aquaculture Park (FOFAP) pursuant to S.O. no. 185 dated March 26, 2008 signed by DA Secretary Arthur C. Yap.

BFAR Initiatives

VII. Establishment of a Techno-demo Export Facility(TDEF) at YORECA Farms in Altura Bata, Tanauan Cityin Batangas. Four shipments to Florida, USA and ashipment to Switzerland were successfully done withvery nil mortalities.

VIII. Establishment of a government-supported (LGU and BFAR) Breeding and Production Facility at Wawa, Tanauan City in Batangas in support to the production requirements of the TDEF.

IX. Metro Manila-based ornamental fish breeders and hobbyists have signified their intention to support in the Ornamental Fish Industry Development Program formulated by DA-BFAR.

BFAR Initiatives

X. Establishment of Replication on Production Enhancement of Freshwater Ornamental Fish thru Backyard Breeding and rearing to have volume and more variety to suffice the local market and competitive in the world market

Updates on Policy Formulation & Regulation:

FAO 221 - Further Regulating the Importation of Live Fish and Fishery/Aquatic Products under FAO No. 135 s 1981 to include Microorganisms and Biomolecules

FOO 254 - Export of Live Tropical Marine Ornamental Aquatic Animals

FGMO 1 - Requirements for the Issuance of Health Certificate for Export of Live Tropical Marine Ornamental Aquatic Animals

Memo Order - Registration of Ornamental Fish Farms in Region IV-A

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