Implementation of Modified Intensive Tilapia Hatchery project ok’d

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) in its regular session on May 30, approved a resolution that gives authority to Governor Amado I. Espino III to enter into and sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Regional Fisheries Office 1 (BFAR RFO 1) for the implementation of the Modified Intensive Tilapia Hatchery Project in the province.

Sponsored by SP Member Nicholi Jan Louie Q. Sison, the resolution stated that the BFAR and the Province of Pangasinan will jointly undertake the demonstration of a new technology on Tilapia Broodstock Development and Egg Production which is a component of the Fish Production Enhancement Support Program under the Bayanihan Stimulus Package.

‘The Modified Intensive Tilapia Hatchery Project will serve as a vehicle to showcase the technology on Tilapia Broodstock Development and Egg Production for the replication of fish farmers in the locality,” the resolution disclosed.

Hence, it was noted in the resolution that “in pursuance to DA-BFAR’s Tilapia Commodity Program, this project will give potential contributions to secure sustainable supply of fry/ fingerlings and to help the tilapia farmers to achieve “masaganang ani at mataas na kita” program.”

The resolution also stated that the SP recognizes that the project will be realized through the utilization of the existing tilapia hatchery of the province being managed and operated by the Provincial Agriculture Office and the Municipality of San Quintin.

“The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, an agency under the Department of Agriculture, is mandated by law to provide assistance in the management, development, improvement and conservation of fishery and aquatic resources as well as to support supplemental livelihood for fisherfolk,” the resolution said. /Ruby R. Bernardino