Strengthening organizational preparedness and equipping fisherfolk-beneficiaries with competencies in food safety and quality management, the FCU 8 conducted a series of trainings for the San Roque Multi-Purpose Cooperative (SRMPC) and Tomas Oppus Multi-Purpose Cooperative (TOMCo) in Maasin, Southern Leyte, from January 20 to 23, 2026

In line with efforts to boost milkfish and other high-value fish species production, and expand livelihood opportunities for fisherfolk communities in the fourth district of Leyte, the BFAR 8, in collaboration with the City Government of Ormoc, will launch the Ormoc Mariculture Park this December 2025

With its sustained vision of attaining food security and empowering fisherfolk communities in Southern Leyte, the BFAR Region 8 turned over ₱1.8 million worth of bangus production support and Fiber Reinforced Plastic Boats (FRP) to fisherfolks of Sogod, Southern Leyte on October 24, 2025

“Protect the oceans, save the earth,” was the chant of hope and resilience of the junior and senior high school students of Naval School of Fisheries (NSF) during the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Coastal Youth Camp held in Almeria, Biliran on October 15–17, 2025

BFAR-SAAD Program Distributes Fishing Gears and Paraphernalia in San Ricardo, Southern Leyte

In support of its ongoing commitment to strengthen the livelihoods of coastal communities, the BFAR 8 in coordination with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Naval distributed ₱2.5 million worth of fisheries livelihood interventions to the fisherfolks of the said municipality in Biliran Province on October 15, 2025

Enhancing Community-Based Sea Cucumber Ranching for Sustainable Development

Continually extending assistance to marginalized fisherfolk in the region through the Fuel Discount for Farmers and Fisherfolk Program (FDFFP) Tranche 3, a total of 15,713 registered municipal fisherfolk in EV will be receiving fuel subsidies worth Php3,000 each this 2025, amounting to Php47,139,000 in total

To lay the essential knowledge and groundwork for establishing a region-wide seaweed marketing cooperative in Eastern Visayas, regional and provincial cooperative organizing focals underwent a training on Cooperative Organizing last September 23–24, 2025 in Tacloban City

Continually forging efforts with various agencies and local communities towards marine resource protection and responsible environmental stewardship, the BFAR 8 joined the International Coastal Clean-Up (ICC) Day global movement today in Tacloban City

Bringing together advocates of fisheries conservation and community development, the 62nd Fish Conservation Week Celebration in Eastern Visayas culminated in the Recognition of Fisheries Conservation Allies on September 19, 2025, at the Small and Medium Enterprise Development (SMED) Center, Tacloban City

Healthy meal equals healthy body. To promote wellness through proper nutrition by encouraging the consumption of healthy meals served with fish, the BFAR 8 launched its Feeding Program in selected elementary schools in the region, starting in Brgy. San Miguelay in Sta. Fe, Leyte on September 18, 2025