CamSur town third best coastal community in BFAR's MMK

• Published date: 24 November 2022
• Publication title: Philippines News agency

The local government unit (LGU) of Sagñay in Camarines Sur bagged the third place in the National Search for Outstanding Coastal Community 2021 under the Malinis at Masaganang Karagatan (MMK) program of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).

In an interview on Thursday, Nonie Enolva, BFAR-Bicol spokesperson, said the LGU will receive PHP10 million worth of fisheries livelihood projects.

"They (LGU-Sagñay) will submit a project proposal then upon approval, we will fund transfer the PHP10 million. The said amount must be used for programs specifically intended for fisherfolk in the municipality," Enolva said.

She said the proposed projects may include those on livelihood, training, coastal resource management, fishery law enforcement activity, or capacity building.

"If they can submit it the soonest, the better. We will download the prize immediately. Usually, after two weeks to one month, they can submit," she said.

Enolva said the implementation of the approved project will be the LGU's responsibility but BFAR will help with the maintenance and technical assistance.

Meanwhile, Caluya, Antique notched the grand prize in the competition while Padre Burgos town in Southern Leyte won second place.

The top three winners were chosen from 42 participating coastal communities across the country.

Enolva said Sagñay's success...