PRESS RELEASE

30 January 2018

DA-BFAR LAUNCHES FISH-YALAN: PANGISDAAN AT PASYALAN ALL-IN-ONE

DA-BFAR’s Fish-Yalan is now open.

The Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) launches today a farm tourism project called Fish-Yalan: Pangisdaan at Pasyalan All-In-One at the National Inland Fisheries Technology Center in Tanay, Rizal.

An innovative approach to promoting environmental protection and sustainable management of fisheries and aquatic resources, DA-BFAR utilized its national fisheries technology centers to transform a portion of their area into an educational, affordable leisure park.

“Fish-Yalan opens the gates of DA-BFAR not only for fisheries stakeholders but also for the general public in order to strengthen awareness on our fisheries resources in a way that is memorable and enjoyable,” DA-BFAR national director Eduardo Gongona said.

Fish-Yalan came about following the passage Republic Act 10816, also known as the “Farm Tourism Development Act of 2016.” It has three (3) major attractions: first, the Audio-Visual Facilities, which include a museum and viewing hall; second, the Techno-Demo Area, which contains the broodstock development area, hatchery, nursery, grow-out techno demo area and fish ponds; and third, the Recreational Area, which are decked with relaxation huts and fish feeding area, a garden and a mini park. Each Fish-Yalan area in the technology centers will have its own flagship species to promote, Gongona said.

Aside from Fish-Yalan, the Bureau also unveils its Philippine Seafood Advertisement campaign, which will run with the catchphrase, “Discover Philippine Seafood: From Our Seas To Your Plate.”

“The Ad campaign is a concept of DA Secretary Emmanuel “Manny” Piñol designed to inspire a variety of options for people who simply seek for a Philippine seafood treat or invest in fisheries-based business in the country,” Gongona said. The advertisements will be placed in local and international airports and ports frequented by both local and foreign tourists.

The two-fold event’s guest list includes Department of Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo, Secretary Manny Piñol, fisheries stakeholders, local government officials, and representatives from partner agencies are expected to join the event. 

You can watch the video coverage of Bandila thru this link: https://youtu.be/bwSQ7vsiNYM

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Reference:
Commodore Eduardo B Gongona, PCG (Ret)
Through BFAR-Information and Fisherfolk Coordination Unit