The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is working double-time with the sector for the creation of a five-year national fisheries plan, launched in February.

In a statement, BFAR National Director and Agriculture Undersecretary Asis Perez said the Comprehensive National Fisheries Industry Development Plan 2016-2020 would help create a more globally competitive Philippine fisheries sector in the next five years.