Empowering Iloilo’s Inland Fisherfolk: Capitol Disperses 100,000 Pcs. Tilapia Fingerlings

Create: Thu, 04/30/2026 - 10:56
Author: PICAO
EMPOWERING ILOILO INLAND FISHERFOLK CAPITOL DISPERSES 100000 PCS TILAPIA FINGERLINGS

The provincial government, through the Iloilo Provincial Agriculture Office, continues to bring aquaculture support closer to our communities.

On April 29, 2026, a total of 100,000 tilapia fingerlings were successfully distributed at the IFAPTC - ART Center in Nanga, Pototan, Iloilo, providing both LGUs and individual fish farmers with vital input and technical assistance.

Here is the breakdown of the beneficiaries for this batch:

*LGUs

• Municipality of Banate – 50,000 pcs (allocated for the BaSIL program)
• Municipality of New Lucena – 26,000 pcs
• Municipality of Dingle – 12,000 pcs

*3 Individual Farmer Beneficiaries: 12,000 pcs

As of April 30, the Office has dispersed a total of 473,500 pieces of tilapia fingerlings for this year.

The Iloilo provincial government remains dedicated to working hand-in-hand with our communities to ensure a thriving fisheries sector and secure food systems throughout the province.

Let us keep working together for a bountiful harvest.

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