Elaine Carie A. Andres, News, Communication Management Office
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the Polytechnic University of the Philippines—Open University System (PUP-OUS) formalized a partnership to advance the fisheries sector through academic excellence, research innovation, and gender-responsive development. On March 18, representatives from both institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during a coordination meeting at the Mateo Conference Room.
The collaboration aims to address challenges faced by the industry and promote sustainable fishing practices through education-based solutions. It highlights the importance of inclusive education in empowering students, researchers, and stakeholders in the fisheries sector.
Executive Director of PUP-OUS Dr. Rudolf Anthony A. Lacerna emphasized the significance of this partnership: “Yung partnership ng PUP at BFAR ay isa na namang masasabing penomena sa larangan ng edukasyon lalo na sa pamamagitan ng Open and Distance Learning ng PUP Open University System lalong lalo na sa pagkakaroon ng sinasabing Inclusive Education. Mula pa naman noon ay may mga mag-aaral na ang PUP Open University System na nagtatrabaho sa BFAR. Pero sa pagkakataong ito, pati ang mga beneficiaries ng BFAR sa kanilang iba’t ibang proyekto ay bibigyan na rin ng PUP ng access sa formal education. Sa darating na 1st Semester ng 2025-2026, dalawang section ng mga fisherfolks ang makakapag-aral sa PUP Open University System sa tulong ng mga pasilidad na mayroon ang BFAR. Isang section para sa kukuha ng entrepreneurship at isang section ang kukuha ng marketing. Panibagong sektor na naman ang paghahainan ng PUP Open University System ng kalidad na edukasyon.”
(The partnership between PUP and BFAR can be considered another phenomenon in the field of education, especially through the Open and Distance Learning of the PUP Open University System, particularly in the implementation of what is called Inclusive Education. Since then, there have been students from the PUP Open University System who have been working at BFAR. This time, PUP will also provide formal education to the beneficiaries of BFAR’s various projects. In the upcoming 1st Semester of 2025-2026, two sections of fisherfolk will be able to study at the PUP Open University System with the help of the facilities provided by BFAR. There will be one section dedicated to entrepreneurship and another to marketing. The PUP Open University System will provide quality education to another sector.)
BFAR officials expressed hope about the partnership’s potential to bridge gaps in fisheries education and research. The initiative will allow fisherfolk beneficiaries of BFAR projects to access formal education at PUP-OUS starting the first semester of 2025–2026, with dedicated sections for entrepreneurship and marketing courses.
This partnership sets a strong foundation for advancing fisheries education and equipping future industry leaders with the skills needed to drive sustainable development in the sector.
(Note: English Translation and Grammar Check generated by AI.)
Photo source: BFAR Philippines Facebook Page. Photo source: BFAR Philippines Facebook Page.
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