The National Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Council (NFARMC) conducted a special meeting today, August 10, 2023 at the RDEC Main Function Hall, ATI, Quezon City. USec. Drusila Esther Bayate, Chairman of NFARMC, members of the DA-BFAR officials led by Atty. Demosthenes Escoto, National Director and representatives from other national agencies, members of the academe, non-government organizations (NGO) participated in the event to discuss the following agendas:

1. Proposed Adjustment of the Schedule for Sardines Closed Fishing Season in East Sulu Sea, Basilan Strait and Sibuguey Bay
2. Proposed of Fisheries Administrative Order No. 267-1, entitled: Amending FAO 26 7, series of 2021, entitled: Rules and Regulations Governing the Landing and Transshipping of Fish and Fishery Products that have not been previously landed, and other Port Services in the Philippines by Foreign-Flagged Fishing Vessels