Baluarte Women’s Association Conducts Benchmarking Activity at BFAR-NMC

Panabo City, Davao del Norte—March 27, 2025

In celebration of Women’s Month, the Baluarte Women’s Association from Baluarte, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, led by Brgy. Kagawad Hon. Carmelita R. Sabijon, conducted a benchmarking activity at the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources—National Mariculture Center (BFAR-NMC) in Panabo City.

The delegation was warmly welcomed by BFAR-NMC officials and technical staff, who facilitated discussions and field visits on mariculture park operations and value-added product development in the aquaculture sector. The visit aimed to enhance the participants’ knowledge of sustainable fish farming techniques and post-harvest innovations, aligning with their mission to empower women in fisheries and entrepreneurship. The benchmarking activity provided a platform for knowledge exchange, particularly in improving livelihood programs for women involved in fisheries-related enterprises.

The event concluded with a guided tour of the mariculture park, interactive discussions on sustainable fish cage operations, and a demonstration of processing techniques for value-added seafood products.

This initiative reflects BFAR-NMC’s continuous efforts to foster collaboration and promote inclusive growth in the fisheries sector, particularly empowering women as key contributors to economic development.

Writer: Jeric C. Advincula