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Tilapia is the second most important cultured species in the country accounting for 281,111 MT total production in 2021. Philippines’ total production was 263,871 MT in 2020, which makes up 20% of the Philippines’ aquaculture production, with Central Luzon as the leading region with tilapia production of 136,218 MT. The most common species is the Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), or gray tilapia, which has several improved breeds available from government and private hatcheries. It can tolerate brackishwater with salinities of up to 25 parts per thousand (ppt). Tilapia is an important commodity for food security because it is widely accepted and is suitable for mass production through grow-out culture in backyard and commercial scale.

Tilapia fry produced in breeding units are kept in the nursery unit until fingerling size before moving them into grow-out units to ensure proper growth of the fish and good survival rate. Fish need adequate space, food, and a healthy environment so it is important to consider water depth, food supply, and water quality in determining how many fish are kept in the same area.

In the Philippines, tilapia is produced mainly for local consumption. The produce can be sold fresh, chilled, or live. When grown to large size and fileted, tilapia can also be marketed as a premium white fish as its mild tasting lean flesh is flaky for its somewhat firm texture. Some places in the country, smoking of tilapia is done but mainly for the immediate locality.

Problems in the Industry

The problems faced by the Philippine Tilapia industry include:

For freshwater tilapia strains:

Low survival rate (averaging 55%) in typical freshwater grow-out farm compared to modern farm
Mass mortalities arising from poor culture conditions and disease outbreaks
Non/slow adoption of good aquaculture practices and technologies
Quality source of breeders and fry

For saline tilapia strains:

Low survival rate of saline tilapia in brackishwater ponds
Low production of tilapia in brackishwater and marine waters
Slow growth of saline tilapia strain in brackishwater ponds
No aquaculture of saline tilapia in estuarine mangrove environment
Quality source of breeders and fry to meet the expansion of the industry

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Tilapia Policies

Policy Type	Policy Number	Policy Year	Congress	Policy Title	Policy Description	Policy Objective	Policy Link	Commodity	Classification	info_encoder_stamp	info_date_stamp	filepath
Bill	House Bill No. 6793	2023	19th	An Act Establishing A Multi-Purpose Farm For The Breeding, Spawning, And Hatchery Of Catfish, Tilapia, Mudfish, Eel, And Other Fresh Water Fishes In The Municipality Of Asingan, Province Of Pangasinan	People in the Municipality of Asingan generally rely on agriculture for their livelihood, particularly the cultivation of rice, corn, and assorted vegetables. As such, the supply of fish and other aquatic resources for their important dietary needs is far from ideal resulting in its price becoming quite prohibitive for many of its people. Given this situation, the establishment of the above-mentioned multi-purpose fishery farm in the Municipality of Asingan, Province of Pangasinan will greatly benefit its people. Its creation will timely meet the increasing demand of people in the said Municipality for affordable fish. It will also provide, for its people, a stable source of fry or fingerlings as well as reliable technical expertise for the setting up, management, and operation of small-scale fish farms; thereby, ultimately leading up to the empowerment of many of its people and the creation of secondary income streams for them which will augment their incomes from agriculture. This proposed bill, although local in its scope and application, will eventually redound to nation-building, as it will provide a viable source of livelihood for people in the rural areas of Asingan, and eradicate poverty subsisting therein, particularly in far-lung communities. Moreover, it will also help in the rejuvenation of the fish industry	This bill seeks to establish a multi-purpose farm for the breeding, spawning, and hatchery of catfish, tilapia, mudfish, eel, and other fresh water fishes which are viable in mud ponds and concrete tanks in the Municipality of Asingan, Province of Pangasinan.	https://docs.congress.hrep.online/legisdocs/basic_19/HB06793.pdf	Tilapia	Null	Jeff	11/22/2024	C:\Users\trist\Documents\Formatting\Output\Tilapia_2024-11-22_processed.xlsx
Bill	House Bill No. 6794	2023	19th	An Act Establishing A Multi-Purpose Farm For The Breeding, Spawning, And Hatchery Of Catfish, Tilapia, Mudfish, Eel, And Other Fresh Water Fishes In The Municipality Of Balungao, Province Of Pangasinan	Balungao is a land-locked municipality, some areas of which are hilly, and many of its communities rely mostly on agriculture, particularly the cultivation of rice, corn, and assorted vegetables. Fish is integral to a healthy staple food for everyone, along with rice, meat, fruits and vegetables. However, its supply in this Municipality is limited and the price quite expensive for many of its people. And so, the creation of the proposed multi-purpose fishery farm in Balungao presents a viable solution to the scarcity of this aquatic commodity, and will timely meet the increasing demand of people for it. It will provide, for its communities, a stable source of fry or fingerlings as well as reliable technical expertise for the setting up, management, and operation of small-scale fish farms; thereby, ultimately leading up to the empowerment of many people in these communities and the creation of secondary income streams which will augment their incomes from agriculture. This proposed bill, although local in its scope and application, will eventually redound to nation-building, as it will provide a viable source of livelihood for people in the rural areas of Balungao, and eradicate poverty subsisting therein, particularly in far-lung communities. Moreover, it will also help in the rejuvenation of the fish industry	This bill seeks to establish a multi-purpose farm for the breeding, spawning, and hatchery of catfish, tilapia, mudfish, eel, and other fresh water fishes which are viable in concrete tanks and mud ponds in the Municipality of Balungao, Province of Pangasinan.	https://docs.congress.hrep.online/legisdocs/basic_19/HB06794.pdf	Tilapia	Null	Jeff	11/22/2024	C:\Users\trist\Documents\Formatting\Output\Tilapia_2024-11-22_processed.xlsx
Bill	House Bill No. 6795	2023	19th	An Act Establishing A Multi-Purpose Farm For The Breeding, Spawning, And Hatchery Of Catfish, Tilapia, Mudfish, Eel, And Other Fresh Water Fishes In The Municipality Of Natividad, Province Of Pangasinan	People in the Municipality of Natividad generally rely on agriculture for their livelihood, particularly the cultivation of rice, corn, and assorted vegetables. As such, the supply of fish and other aquatic resources for their important dietary needs is far from ideal resulting in its price becoming quite prohibitive for many of its people. Given this situation, the establishment of the above-mentioned multi-purpose fishery farm in the Municipality of Natividad, Province of Pangasinan will greatly benefit its people. Its creation will timely meet the increasing demand of people in the said Municipality for affordable fish. It will also provide, for its people, a stable source of fry or fingerlings as well as reliable technical expertise for the setting up, management, and operation of small-scale fish farms; thereby, ultimately leading up to the empowerment of many of its people and the creation of secondary income streams for them which will augment their incomes from agriculture. This proposed bill, although local in its scope and application, will eventually redound to nation-building, as it will provide a viable source of livelihood for people in the rural areas of Natividad, and eradicate poverty subsisting therein, particularly in far-lung communities. Moreover, it will also help in the rejuvenation of the fish industry.	This bill seeks to establish a multi-purpose farm for the breeding, spawning, and hatchery of catfish, tilapia, mudfish, eel, and other fresh water fishes which are viable in mud ponds and concrete tanks in the Municipality of Natividad, Province of Pangasinan.	https://docs.congress.hrep.online/legisdocs/basic_19/HB06795.pdf	Tilapia	Null	Jeff	11/22/2024	C:\Users\trist\Documents\Formatting\Output\Tilapia_2024-11-22_processed.xlsx
Bill	House Bill No. 6796	2023	19th	An Act Establishing A Multi-Purpose Farm For The Breeding, Spawning, And Hatchery Of Catfish, Tilapia, Mudfish, Eel, And Other Fresh Water Fishes In The Municipality Of Rosales, Province Of Pangasinan	Rosales is a land-locked municipality, and many of its communities rely mostly on agriculture, particularly the cultivation of rice, corn, and assorted vegetables. Fish is integral to a healthy staple food for everyone, along with rice, meat, fruits and vegetables. However, its supply in this locality is limited, thereby making the price a quite expensive. And so, the creation of the proposed multi-purpose fishery farm in Rosales presents a viable solution to the scarcity of this aquatic commodity, and will timely meet the increasing demand of people for it. It will provide, for its communities, a stable source of fry or fingerlings as well as reliable technical expertise for the setting up, management, and operation of small-scale fish farms; thereby, ultimately leading up to the empowerment of many people in these communities and the creation of secondary income streams which will augment their incomes from agriculture. This proposed bill, although local in its scope and application, will eventually redound to nation-building, as it will provide a viable source of livelihood for people in the rural areas of Rosales, and eradicate poverty subsisting therein, particularly in far-lung communities. Moreover, it will also help in the rejuvenation of the fish industry.	This bill seeks to establish a multi-purpose farm for the breeding, spawning, and hatchery of catfish, tilapia, mudfish, eel, and other fresh water fishes which are viable in concrete tanks and mud ponds in the Municipality of Rosales, Province of Pangasinan.	https://docs.congress.hrep.online/legisdocs/basic_19/HB06796.pdf	Tilapia	Null	Jeff	11/22/2024	C:\Users\trist\Documents\Formatting\Output\Tilapia_2024-11-22_processed.xlsx
Bill	House Bill No. 6797	2023	19th	An Act Establishing A Multi-Purpose Farm For The Breeding, Spawning, And Hatchery Of Catfish, Tilapia, Mudfish, Eel, And Other Fresh Water Fishes In The Municipality Of San Manuel, Province Of Pangasinan	People in the Municipality of San Manuel generally rely on agriculture for their livelihood, particularly the cultivation of rice, corn, and assorted vegetables. As such, the supply of fish and other aquatic resources for their important dietary needs is far from ideal. It is in this context that the establishment of the above-mentioned multi-purpose farm in the Municipality of San Manuel, Province of Pangasinan is being proposed. It is hoped that its creation will timely meet the increasing demand of people in the said Municipality for affordable fish. It will also provide, for its people, a stable source of fry or fingerlings as well as reliable technical expertise for the care and operation of small-scale fish farms; thereby, ultimately leading to their empowerment and the creation of secondary income streams which will augment their incomes from agriculture. This proposed bill, although local in its scope and application, will eventually redound to nation-building, as it will provide a viable source of livelihood for people in the rural areas of San Manuel, and eradicate poverty subsisting therein, particularly in far-lung communities. Moreover, it will also help in the rejuvenation of the fish industry	This bill seeks to establish a multi-purpose farm for the breeding, spawning, and hatchery of catfish, tilapia, mudfish, eel, and other fresh water fishes which are viable in mud ponds and concrete tanks in the Municipality of San Manuel, Province of Pangasinan.	https://docs.congress.hrep.online/legisdocs/basic_19/HB06797.pdf	Tilapia	Null	Jeff	11/22/2024	C:\Users\trist\Documents\Formatting\Output\Tilapia_2024-11-22_processed.xlsx
Bill	House Bill No. 6798	2023	19th	An Act Establishing A Multi-Purpose Farm For The Breeding, Spawning, And Hatchery Of Catfish, Tilapia, Mudfish, Eel, And Other Fresh Water Fishes In The Municipality Of San Nicolas, Province Of Pangasinan	Majority of people in the Municipality of San Nicolas generally rely on agriculture for their livelihood, particularly the cultivation of rice and assorted vegetables. As such, the supply of fish and other aquatic resources for their important dietary needs is far from ideal. It is in this context that the establishment of the above-mentioned multi-purpose farm in the Municipality of San Nicolas, Province of Pangasinan is being proposed. It is hoped that its creation will timely meet the increasing demand of people in the said Municipality for affordable fish. It will also provide, for its people, a stable source of fry or fingerlings as well as reliable technical expertise for the care and operation of small-scale fish farms; thereby, ultimately leading to their empowerment and the creation of secondary income streams which will augment their incomes from agriculture. This proposed bill, although local in its scope and application, will eventually redound to nation-building, as it will provide a viable source of livelihood for people in the rural areas of San Nicolas, and eradicate poverty subsisting therein, particularly in far-lung communities. Moreover, it will also help in the rejuvenation of the fish industry.	This bill seeks to establish a multi-purpose farm for the breeding, spawning, and hatchery of catfish, tilapia, mudfish, eel, and other fresh water fishes in the Municipality of San Nicolas, Province of Pangasinan.	https://docs.congress.hrep.online/legisdocs/basic_19/HB06798.pdf	Tilapia	Null	Jeff	11/22/2024	C:\Users\trist\Documents\Formatting\Output\Tilapia_2024-11-22_processed.xlsx
Bill	House Bill No. 6799	2023	19th	An Act Establishing A Multi-Purpose Farm For The Breeding, Spawning, And Hatchery Of Catfish, Tilapia, Mudfish, Eel, And Other Fresh Water Fishes In The Municipality Of San Quintin, Province Of Pangasinan	A substantial part of the population in the Municipality of San Quintin generally rely on agriculture for their livelihood, particularly the cultivation of rice, corn, and assorted vegetables. As such, the supply of fish and other aquatic resources for their important dietary needs is far from ideal. It is in this context that the establishment of the above-mentioned multi-purpose farm in the Municipality of San Quintin, Province of Pangasinan is being proposed. It is hoped that its creation will timely meet the increasing demand of people in the said Municipality for fish. It will also provide, for its people, a stable source of fry or fingerlings as well as reliable technical expertise for the care and operation of small-scale fish farms; thereby, ultimately leading to their empowerment and the creation of secondary income streams which will augment their incomes from agriculture. This proposed bill, although local in its scope and application, will eventually redound to nation-building, as it will provide a viable source of livelihood for people in the rural areas of San Quintin, and eradicate poverty subsisting therein, particularly in far-lung communities. Moreover, it will also help in the rejuvenation of the fish industry.	This bill seeks to establish a multi-purpose farm for the breeding, spawning, and hatchery of catfish, tilapia, mudfish, eel, and other fresh water fishes in the Municipality of San Quintin, Province of Pangasinan.	https://docs.congress.hrep.online/legisdocs/basic_19/HB06799.pdf	Tilapia	Null	Jeff	11/22/2024	C:\Users\trist\Documents\Formatting\Output\Tilapia_2024-11-22_processed.xlsx
Bill	House Bill No. 6800	2023	19th	An Act Establishing A Multi-Purpose Farm For The Breeding, Spawning, And Hatchery Of Catfish, Tilapia, Mudfish, Eel, And Other Fresh Water Fishes In The Municipality Of Santa Maria, Province Of Pangasinan	Santa Maria is a land-locked municipality, and many of its communities rely mostly on agriculture, particularly the cultivation of rice, corn, and assorted vegetables. Fish, which is integral to a healthy staple food for everyone, along with rice, meat, fruits and vegetables, is scarce and expensive in this locality. And so, the creation of the proposed multi-purpose farm in Santa Maria presents a viable solution to the scarcity of, and will timely meet the increasing demand for, this aquatic commodity in this Municipality. It will provide, for its communities, a stable source of fry or fingerlings as well as reliable technical expertise for the care and operation of small-scale fish farms; thereby, ultimately leading to the empowerment of many people in these communities and the creation of secondary income streams which will augment their incomes from agriculture. This proposed bill, although local in its scope and application, will eventually redound to nation-building, as it will provide a viable source of livelihood for people in the rural areas of Santa Maria, and eradicate poverty subsisting therein, particularly in far-lung communities. Moreover, it will also help in the rejuvenation of the fish industry.	This bill seeks to establish a multi-purpose farm for the breeding, spawning, and hatchery of catfish, tilapia, mudfish, eel, and other fresh water fishes which are viable in concrete tanks and mud ponds in the Municipality of Santa Maria, Province of Pangasinan.	https://docs.congress.hrep.online/legisdocs/basic_19/HB06800.pdf	Tilapia	Null	Jeff	11/22/2024	C:\Users\trist\Documents\Formatting\Output\Tilapia_2024-11-22_processed.xlsx
Bill	House Bill No. 6801	2023	19th	An Act Establishing A Multi-Purpose Farm For The Breeding, Spawning, And Hatchery Of Catfish, Tilapia, Mudfish, Eel, And Other Fresh Water Fishes In The Municipality Of Tayug, Province Of Pangasinan	Tayug is a land-locked municipality and many of its communities rely mostly on agriculture, particularly the cultivation of rice and assorted vegetables. Fish, which is integral to a healthy staple food for everyone, along with rice, meat, fruits and vegetables, is scarce and expensive in this locality. And so, the creation of the proposed multi-purpose farm in Tayug presents a viable solution to the scarcity of, and will timely meet the increasing demand for, this aquatic commodity in the Municipality of Tayug. It will provide, for its communities, a stable source of fry or fingerlings as well as reliable technical expertise for the care and operation of small-scale fish farms; thereby, ultimately leading to the empowerment of many people in these communities and the creation of secondary income streams which will augment their incomes from agriculture. This proposed bill, although local in its scope and application, will eventually redound to nation-building, as it will provide a viable source of livelihood for people in the rural areas of Tayug, and eradicate poverty subsisting therein, particularly in far-lung communities. Moreover, it will also help in the rejuvenation of the fish industry	This bill seeks to establish a multi-purpose farm for the breeding, spawning, and hatchery of catfish, tilapia, mudfish, eel, and other fresh water fishes which are viable in concrete tanks and mud ponds in the Municipality of Tayug, Province of Pangasinan.	https://docs.congress.hrep.online/legisdocs/basic_19/HB06801.pdf	Tilapia	Null	Jeff	11/22/2024	C:\Users\trist\Documents\Formatting\Output\Tilapia_2024-11-22_processed.xlsx
Bill	House Bill No. 6802	2023	19th	An Act Establishing A Multi-Purpose Farm For The Breeding, Spawning, And Hatchery Of Catfish, Tilapia, Mudfish, Eel, And Other Fresh Water Fishes In The Municipality Of Umingan, Province Of Pangasinan	Umingan is a land-locked municipality, a good portion of which is hilly, and many of its communities rely mostly on agriculture, particularly the cultivation of rice and assorted vegetables. Fish, which is integral to a healthy staple food for everyone, along with rice, meat, fruits and vegetables, is scarce and expensive in this locality. And so, the creation of the proposed multipurpose farm in Umingan presents a viable solution to the scarcity of, and will timely meet the increasing demand for, this aquatic commodity in this Municipality. It will provide, for its communities, a stable source of fry or fingerlings as well as reliable technical expertise for the care and operation of small-scale fish farms; thereby, ultimately leading to the empowerment of many people in these communities and the creation of secondary income streams which will augment their incomes from agriculture. This proposed bill, although local in its scope and application, will eventually redound to nation-building, as it will provide a viable source of livelihood for people in the rural areas of Umingan, and eradicate poverty subsisting therein, particularly in far-lung communities. Moreover, it will also help in the rejuvenation of the fish industry.	This bill seeks to establish a multi-purpose farm for the breeding, spawning, and hatchery of catfish, tilapia, mudfish, eel, and other fresh water fishes which are viable in concrete tanks and mud ponds in the Municipality of Umingan, Province of Pangasinan.	https://docs.congress.hrep.online/legisdocs/basic_19/HB06802.pdf	Tilapia	Null	Jeff	11/22/2024	C:\Users\trist\Documents\Formatting\Output\Tilapia_2024-11-22_processed.xlsx
Republic Act	Republic Act No. 11778	2021	18th	An Act Establishing A Technology Verification Station With Tilapia And Freshwater Prawn Hatcheries In The Municipality Of Sto. Domingo, Province Of Nueva Ecija, And Appropriating Funds Therefor	SECTION 1. There shall be established, under the supervision of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources of the Department of Agriculture (BFAR-DA), a technology verification station with tilapia and freshwater prawn hatcheries in the Municipality of Sto. Domingo, Province of Nueva Ecija. SEC. 2. Prior to the establishment of the technology verification station with tilapia and freshwater prawn hatcheries, the BFAR-DA shall conduct a full-scale feasibility study in support of its construction to comply with the requirements of the Department of Budget and Management. Within two (2) years after the construction of the technology verification station with tilapia and freshwater prawn hatcheries, the BFAR-DA, through a memorandum of agreement, shall transfer its management to the local government of the Municipality of Sto. Domingo. It shall implement a training and phasing-in program for local government personnel on the management and operation of the technology verification station and hatcheries.	This aims to establish a technology verification station with tilapia and freshwater prawn hatcheries in the municipality of Sto. Domingo, Province of Nueva Ecija.	https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/2022/05/27/republic-act-no-11778/	Tilapia	Null	Jeff	11/22/2024	C:\Users\trist\Documents\Formatting\Output\Tilapia_2024-11-22_processed.xlsx
Bill	House Bill No. 10309	2021	18th	An Act Establishing A Technology Verification Station With Bangus, Tilapia And Freshwater Prawn Hatcheries In The Coastal Municipality Of Hagonoy, Province Of Bulacan, And Appropriating Funds Therefor	According to the statistics provided by Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources III, Bulacan contributed 15% or 6,222.16MT of the Aquaculture sector share to the total provincial fisheries production of 41,418.05MT. Major Aquaculture Species in the Province of Bulacan are bangus, tilapia, sugpo, mudcrab, catfish, oyster and mussel. Of the total aquaculture production, bangus is the top contributor followed by tilapia and sugpo. This industry is established and is already contributing to the province’s economy. If we can develop and harness the potential economic contribution and impact of this natural resources, it can jumpstart the abrupt halt in the Philippine’s economic growth brought by the pandemic.	This bill aims to establish a technology verification station with major aquaculture species hatcheries in the coastal Municipality of Hagonoy, Province of Bulacan. This measure will boost the already flourishing industry of fisheries production and will provide employment and business opportunities this pandemic.	https://docs.congress.hrep.online/legisdocs/basic_18/HB10309.pdf	Tilapia	Null	Jeff	11/22/2024	C:\Users\trist\Documents\Formatting\Output\Tilapia_2024-11-22_processed.xlsx
Bill	House Bill No. 10310	2021	18th	An Act Establishing A Technology Verification Station With Bangus, Tilapia And Freshwater Prawn Hatcheries In The Coastal Municipality Of Obando, Province Of Bulacan, And Appropriating Funds Therefor	According to the statistics provided by Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources III, Bulacan contributed 15% or 6,222.16MT of the Aquaculture sector share to the total provincial fisheries production of 41,418.05MT. Major Aquaculture Species in the Province of Bulacan are bangus, tilapia, sugpo, mudcrab, catfish, oyster and mussel. Of the total aquaculture production, bangus is the top contributor followed by tilapia and sugpo. This industry is established and is already contributing to the province’s economy. If we can develop and harness the potential economic contribution and impact of this natural resources, it can jumpstart the abrupt halt in the Philippine’s economic growth brought by the pandemic.	This aims to establish a technology verification station with major aquaculture species hatcheries in the coastal Municipality of Obando, Province of Bulacan. This measure will boost the already flourishing industry of fisheries production and will provide employment and business opportunities this pandemic.	https://docs.congress.hrep.online/legisdocs/basic_18/HB10310.pdf	Tilapia	Null	Jeff	11/22/2024	C:\Users\trist\Documents\Formatting\Output\Tilapia_2024-11-22_processed.xlsx
Bill	House Bill No. 10311	2021	18th	An Act Establishing A Technology Verification Station With Bangus, Tilapia And Freshwater Prawn Hatcheries In The Coastal Municipality Of Paombong, Province Of Bulacan, And Appropriating Funds Therefor	According to the statistics provided by Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources III, Bulacan contributed 15% or 6,222.16MT of the Aquaculture sector share to the total provincial fisheries production of 41,418.05MT. Major Aquaculture Species in the Province of Bulacan are bangus, tilapia, sugpo, mudcrab, catfish, oyster and mussel. Of the total aquaculture production, bangus is the top contributor followed by tilapia and sugpo. This industry is established and is already contributing to the province’s economy. If we can develop and harness the potential economic contribution and impact of this natural resources, it can jumpstart the abrupt halt in the Philippine’s economic growth brought by the pandemic.	This bill aims to establish a technology verification station with major aquaculture species hatcheries in the coastal Municipality of Paombong, Province of Bulacan. This measure will boost the already flourishing industry of fisheries production and will provide employment and business opportunities this pandemic.	https://docs.congress.hrep.online/legisdocs/basic_18/HB10311.pdf	Tilapia	Null	Jeff	11/22/2024	C:\Users\trist\Documents\Formatting\Output\Tilapia_2024-11-22_processed.xlsx
Bill	House Bill No. 10312	2021	18th	An Act Establishing A Technology Verification Station With Bangus, Tilapia And Freshwater Prawn Hatcheries In The Coastal Municipality Of Bulakan, Province Of Bulacan, And Appropriating Funds Therefor	According to the statistics provided by Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources III, Bulacan contributed 15% or 6,222.16MT of the Aquaculture sector share to the total provincial fisheries production of 41,418.05MT. Major Aquaculture Species in the Province of Bulacan are bangus, tilapia, sugpo, mudcrab, catfish, oyster and mussel. Of the total aquaculture production, bangus is the top contributor followed by tilapia and sugpo. This industry is established and is already contributing to the province’s economy. If we can develop and harness the potential economic contribution and impact of this natural resources, it can jumpstart the abrupt halt in the Philippine’s economic growth brought by the pandemic.	This bill aims to establish a technology verification station with major aquaculture species hatcheries in the coastal Municipality of Bulakan, Province of Bulacan. This measure will boost the already flourishing industry of fisheries production and will provide employment and business opportunities this pandemic.	https://docs.congress.hrep.online/legisdocs/basic_18/HB10312.pdf	Tilapia	Null	Jeff	11/22/2024	C:\Users\trist\Documents\Formatting\Output\Tilapia_2024-11-22_processed.xlsx
Bill	House Bill No. 10313	2021	18th	An Act Establishing A Technology Verification Station With Bangus, Tilapia And Freshwater Prawn Hatcheries In The Coastal Municipality Of Calumpit, Province Of Bulacan, And Appropriating Funds Therefor	According to the statistics provided by Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources III, Bulacan contributed 15% or 6,222.16MT of the Aquaculture sector share to the total provincial fisheries production of 41,418.05MT. Major Aquaculture Species in the Province of Bulacan are bangus, tilapia, sugpo, mudcrab, catfish, oyster and mussel. Of the total aquaculture production, bangus is the top contributor followed by tilapia and sugpo. This industry is established and is already contributing to the province’s economy. If we can develop and harness the potential economic contribution and impact of this natural resources, it can jumpstart the abrupt halt in the Philippine’s economic growth brought by the pandemic.	This bill aims to establish a technology verification station with major aquaculture species hatcheries in the coastal Municipality of Calumpit, Province of Bulacan. This measure will boost the already flourishing industry of fisheries production and will provide employment and business opportunities this pandemic.	https://docs.congress.hrep.online/legisdocs/basic_18/HB10313.pdf	Tilapia	Null	Jeff	11/22/2024	C:\Users\trist\Documents\Formatting\Output\Tilapia_2024-11-22_processed.xlsx
Bill	House Bill No. 10314	2021	18th	An Act Establishing A Technology Verification Station With Bangus, Tilapia And Freshwater Prawn Hatcheries In The Coastal Municipality Of Malolos, Province Of Bulacan, And Appropriating Funds Therefor	According to the statistics provided by Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources III, Bulacan contributed 15% or 6,222.16MT of the Aquaculture sector share to the total provincial fisheries production of 41,418.05MT. Major Aquaculture Species in the Province of Bulacan are bangus, tilapia, sugpo, mudcrab, catfish, oyster and mussel. Of the total aquaculture production, bangus is the top contributor followed by tilapia and sugpo. This industry is established and is already contributing to the province’s economy. If we can develop and harness the potential economic contribution and impact of this natural resources, it can jumpstart the abrupt halt in the Philippine’s economic growth brought by the pandemic.	This bill aims to establish a technology verification station with major aquaculture species hatcheries in the coastal City of Malolos, Province of Bulacan. This measure will boost the already flourishing industry of fisheries production and will provide employment and business opportunities this pandemic.	https://docs.congress.hrep.online/legisdocs/basic_18/HB10314.pdf	Tilapia	Null	Jeff	11/22/2024	C:\Users\trist\Documents\Formatting\Output\Tilapia_2024-11-22_processed.xlsx
Order	Fisheries Administrative Order No. 205	2000	Null	Price list of tilapia fingerlings and breeder and carp fingerlings for sale by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources	SECTION I. Prescribed price list.- The price list of improved strains of tilapia fingerlings and broodstock and carp fingerlings for sale by t he Bureau of f isheries & Aquatic Resources shall be as follows: SPECIES/SIZE PRICE (per piece) a. Tilapia fingerlings ·(for grow-out purposes) Size 24 (0.02 – 0.2 g) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – P0. 15 Size 22 (0.21 – 0.42 g) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 0.25 Size 17 (0.56 – I.5 g) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 0.35 Size 14 ( l.6 – 3.2 g) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 0.45 b. Tilapia broodstock (for hatchery purposes) (0.02 – 3.2 g) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 1.00 Common carp Size 24 (less than 0.5 g) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -0.17 Size 22 (0.5 – 0.9 g) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 0.20 Size l7 ( I – 1.9 g) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – 0.30 Size 14 (2 – 5 g) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – .0.50 Major carps Size 24 (less than 0.5 g) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -0.26 Size 22 (0.5 – 0.9 g) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -0.30 Size17 (1-1.9 g) – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -0.50 Size 14 (2 -5 g) – – — – – — – – – – – – – – – – – 1.00 SECTION 2. Repeal. – FAO No. 186, existing lists and administrative orders or parts thereof inconsistent herewith are hereby amended accordingly.	This order aims to provide the updated price list of tilapia fingerlings and breeder and carp fingerlings for sale by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.	https://www.bfar.da.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/FAO-No.-205-s.-2000.pdf	Tilapia	Null	Jeff	11/22/2024	C:\Users\trist\Documents\Formatting\Output\Tilapia_2024-11-22_processed.xlsx

ISP for Tilapia

The interventions under the ISP will help ensure the steady supply of quality fingerlings from government and private hatcheries, increase the production capacities of existing culture systems through the use of detection kits and oral fish vaccines and help expand the tilapia culture in brackish water systems.
The target outcomes are:

For Freshwater Tilapia

Increased the survival rate in grow-out culture of freshwater tilapia in typical farm
Established certified freshwater tilapia hatcheries in Luzon areas

For Saline Tilapia

Increased survival rate of saline tilapia strains in brackishwater ponds
Saline tilapia culture in estuarine mangrove environment
Established certified brackishwater tilapia hatcheries in Visayas and Mindanao areas

Strategic R&D

Strategic R&D is DOST-PCAARRD’s banner program comprising all R&D activities that are intended to
generate outputs geared towards maximum economic and social benefits

Utilization of Marine Diatoms as Dietary Additives to Enhance the Omega-3 Fatty Acid Profile of Seawater Strain Tilapia Nilotica

The University of the Philippines through the leadership of Prof. Fredson Huervana initiated the on-going project which started in the...

Use of Coconut Oil as Dietary supplement to promote growth and improve health of cultured saline-tolerant strain of Oreochromis niloticus

The University of the Philippines through the leadership of Dr. Carmello del Castillo initiated the on-going project which started in...

Use of Nano (Zeolite-Silica) composite for the Removal of Pollutants from Water and Soil for Freshwater Tilapia Aquaculture Production

The Central Luzon State University through the leadership of Dr. Juvy J. Monserate developed the Zeolite-silica Nanocomposite (ZNC) technology. The...

Use of Colloidal Gold Nanoparticles (AuNPs) Immune Assay for the Rapid Detection of Bacterial Pathogens in Freshwater Tilapia Aquaculture

Among the various disease-causing pathogens, bacterial pathogens are the major cause of infections and disease problems in wild fish and...

Pilot Scale Application of Aquashade to Reduce Water Temperature and Enhance Seed Production in Hatchery Systems for Tilapia

The Central Luzon State University through the leadership of Dr. Emmanuel M. Vera Cruz developed the aquashade for the tilapia...

Products, equipment, and protocols or process innovations developed to improve productivity, efficiency,
quality, and profitability in the agriculture and aquatic industries, and to achieve sustainable
utilization and management of natural resources

Innovations for Higher Tilapia Production

Hot temperatures, particularly during El Nino episodes can lower fry production in hatcheries by reducing the frequency of spawning and egg production. To ensure year-round fry production, the...

The Zeolite-silica nanocomposite

The Zeolite-silica nanocomposite (ZNC) is a novel material synthesized and fully characterized at the CLSU Nanotechnology R & D Facility. ZNC can be utilized as soil and water conditioner for...

The DNA-based detection kits for Aeromonas hydrophila and Enterococcus faecalis

It is accurate, faster, user-friendly and convenient diagnosis using the developed detection kit, compared to the time consuming and lesser user-friendly conventional diagnosis. Farmers themselves can now be fully equipped...

Technology transfer initiatives ensure that the outputs of R&D and innovations are transformed
into viable and applicable technologies that help intended users

Promotion of Aquashade Technology in Luzon to Increase Nile Tilapia Seed Production During Warm Months

This project will involve an interdisciplinary team who will work for wider adoption of the technology in Luzon where most of the tilapia hatcheries are located. The dissemination of technology...

Enhancing the Agri-Aqua Food Value Chain through Smart Technologies and Partnerships towards Food Resiliency in the New Normal in Region 3

This project focuses on enhancing the food value chain for Tilapia in Region 3. Second to milkfish, tilapia is the most cultured freshwater fish in the country. Based on the...

Capacity building efforts of DOST-PCAARRD seek to develop and enhance the R&D capabilities of researchers
and academic or research institutions through graduate assistantships & non-degree trainings
and development and/or upgrading of research facilities

Infrastructure Development

Manpower Development

Policy Research & Advocacy

Analysis of policy concerns and advocacy of science-informed policies ensures that the AANR policy environment is conducive for S&T development
and investments

Competitiveness of Philippine Tilapia Industry under the ASEAN Economic Community

Tilapia production in the Philippines was found to be highly competitive in both export trade and import substitution scenarios. As long as the average tilapia yield, which is recorded to be 5.61mt/ha, does not drop to 2.22 mt/ha or domestic cost will not increase by 199%, sustaining the country’s Tilapia competitiveness is likely possible. However, further initiatives on increasing Tilapia yield in the Philippines would still be necessary to sustain and enhance the good performance of the industry.

Reference:

Manalo, N. Q. and Dorado, R. A. (2017). ASEAN Economic Community: Opportunities and Challenges for the Fishery Sector. Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines: Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development – (Project Report)

Market Advisory

Market-related advisory services that are product of market scanning done by continually and actively monitoring the external environment in order to identify customer needs, anticipate competitive actions, and, identify technological changes which may provide new market opportunities or market disruptions. The advisories provide a variety of information, including selection of market outlets, emerging demand, technological advances, and potential business partners, among others.

To be able to run their business as a modern venture, clients will be provided with information to adapt/respond to market change based on changing market conditions and opportunities. The emerging demand/trends may have direct effect on both demand for skills improvement and the competencies needed to promote market-oriented enterprises.

Philippine Fisheries Dynamics: Market Shifts, Aquaculture Update, Sovereignty Concerns, Solar

Explore Philippine fisheries’ evolving landscape, influenced by market shifts, aquaculture...

Clarizel Joy Jamille Gomez - SERDJuly 3, 2024

Philippine Fisheries March Updates: Catch Increase, Port Investment, and Holy

Discover recent developments in the Philippine fisheries sector, including a...

Clarizel Joy Jamille Gomez - SERDApril 11, 2024

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