CEBU CITY — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has awarded the first batch of 15 newly built 62-foot fishing vessels to qualified fisherfolk associations and cooperatives to bolster the municipal fishing capabilities.

During a ceremonial unveiling at Cebu Technological University-Carmen Campus in northern Cebu, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. emphasized the boats' role in enhancing national food security efforts.

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