𝙁𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙣, are women too

CEBU CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR-7) Central Visayas joined the nation in the observance of “Women’s Month” highlighting the efforts and role of women in the fishing industry.

“Fisherman, are women too!” That's how empowered women fisherfolk described themselves in Borbon town in Cebu and in Siaton, Negros Oriental as the fisherfolk community in the area did not limit women to just picking shellfish at low tide or processing and marketing catch.

They allow their women to participate in the hands-on training and construction of the set net for the implementation of the Lambaklad Project.  It is an eco-friendly fishing gear that has been promoted as a source of income for fisherfolk in Borbon, Cebu, and Siaton, Negros Oriental.

The project provides beneficiaries with tools that are affordable and easily accessible to encourage the use of sustainable fishing technology to increase output while remaining environmentally friendly.

Meanwhile, the women at the BFAR-7 office support both men and women in the fisheries sector with the #WEcanbeEquALL campaign that encourages the public to join in celebrating gender empowerment, BFAR-7 GAD program focal person, Grace Baguinang said. (Photos: BFAR7/FB)