CALAUAG, QUEZON – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) CALABARZON, in collaboration with the Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Division (IFAD) of the BFAR Central Office, conducted public consultations on the draft Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for Legislated Hatchery Facilities on February 26-27, 2025, in the municipalities of Calauag and Gumaca, Quezon. 

The activity was attended by National Focal Person for Legislated Hatcheries Emmanuel Asis, representatives from the Provincial and Municipal Local Government Units (P/MLGUs), fisherfolk from both municipalities.

This initiative was aimed to refine the IRR in preparation for the transfer of management and operations of the hatchery facilities to the municipal LGUs of Calauag and Gumaca, gather valuable insights and address potential issues.