Project TitleImplementing AgencyCollaborating AgenciesFunding AgencyYear/s of Implementation
Development of Molecular Diagnostic Kit for Detection of Bacterial, Viral, and Emerging Diseases in Tilapia from the PhilippinesNational Fisheries Research and Development InstituteFisheries Biotechnology Center (FBC); ISCOF – Iloilo State College of Fisheries
ISATU-Iloilo Science and Technology University
National Fisheries Research and Development Institute
January-December, 2024
Genetic Improvement and Selection of Superior Families of iBEST Strain using Whole Genome Sequencing and Bioinformatics for Increased and Sustainable ProductionNational Fisheries Research and Development Institute
Fisheries Biotechnology Center (FBC); BFAR-National Freshwater Technology CenterNational Fisheries Research and Development Institute
January-December, 2024
Domestication and Broodstock Development of Jungle Perch (Kuhlia spp.) in CaptivityNational Fisheries Research and Development Institute
Fisheries Biotechnology Center (FBC); BFAR-National Freshwater Technology CenterNational Fisheries Research and Development Institute
January-December, 2024
Genetic Characterization of Tilapia Stocks and Development of Markers for Genome-wide Association Studies (GWAS) to Improve Tilapia StrainNational Fisheries Research and Development InstituteFisheries Biotechnology Center (FBC); Department of Agriculture- Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-National Freshwater Technology Center (BFAR-NFTC); University of the Philippines Diliman - Institute of BiologyNational Fisheries Research and Development InstituteJanuary 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Optimizing Cryopreservation Techniques for Enhanced Viability and Fertility in Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) for Sustainable Aquaculture PracticesNational Fisheries Research and Development InstituteFisheries Biotechnology Center (FBC); BFAR-National Freshwater Technology CenterNational Fisheries Research and Development InstituteJanuary 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Molecular Epidemiology and Genomic Surveillance of Diseases affecting the Philippine Crustacean IndustryNational Fisheries Research and Development Institute
Fisheries Biotechnology Center (FBC), BFAR - National Fisheries Laboratory, Mindanao State University- NaawanNational Fisheries Research and Development Institute
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Recombinant Expression of Highly Immunogenic Proteins of Streptococcus agalactiae using Extended Host Range -Baculovirus Expression Vector System as a Potential Vaccine Candidate for FishNational Fisheries Research and Development Institute
Fisheries Biotechnology Center (FBC); Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU), Taiwan
BFAR-National Fisheries Laboratory Division (NFLD)
ISUFT - iloilo State University of Fisheries - Science and Technology
National Fisheries Research and Development InstituteJanuary 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Upscaling of Seaweed Culture to Increase its Capacity and the Volume of Seaweed Production in Western Visayas and Bicol RegionNational Fisheries Research and Development InstituteFisheries Biotechnology Center (FBC); Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources VI
National Seaweed Technology Development Center
National FIsheries Research and Development InstituteJanuary 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Broodstock Development of Siganids (Siganus guttatus and S. vermiculatus) for Quality and Increased Seed ProductionNFRDIFisheries Biotechnology Center (FBC); BFAR-National Fisheries Development CenterNational FIsheries Research and Development InstituteJanuary 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Increasing Innate and Adaptive Immunity Against Bacterial Pathogen of Nile Tilapia using Immunostimulant and Vaccine-loaded Microcapsules using Biopolymers as Potential Application for Immunobooster and Oral VaccinationCentral Luzon State UniversityCentral Luzon State University; Fisheries Biotechnology Center (FBC); Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University; Bicol University Tabaco CampusNational FIsheries Research and Development InstituteJanuary 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Developing Insect-based Feed using Traditional and Molecular Approaches for Sustainable Production of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in the PhilippinesNational Fisheries Research and Development Institute
SEAFDEC/AQD Binangonan Freshwater Station;
Institute of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, University of the Philippines- Visayas;
Institute of Biology University of the Philippines - Diliman; Fisheries Biotechnology Center (FBC)
National FIsheries Research and Development InstituteJanuary 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Development of Quality Milkfish Broodstock from Wild for Genetic ImprovementNational Fisheries Research and Development Institute – Brackishwater Fisheries Research and Development CenterBureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources; Mindanao State University - Naawan; Fisheries Biotechnology Center (FBC)
National FIsheries Research and Development InstituteJanuary 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Broodstock Development and Hatchery Production of Giant Freshwater Prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii)National Fisheries Research and Development Institute – Brackishwater Fisheries Research and Development CenterFisheries Biotechnology Center (FBC); Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources – National Freshwater Fisheries Technology Center (BFAR-NFTC)
Mindanao State University –Naawan Campus

National FIsheries Research and Development InstituteJanuary 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Domestication of Pigek Mesopristes cancellatus and Spanner Crab Ranina raninaNational Fisheries Research and Development Institute – Brackishwater Fisheries Research and Development CenterFisheries Biotechnology Center (FBC); MSU-Naawan
MSU-Tawi-Tawi
BFAR Regional Office (IX and X)
National FIsheries Research and Development InstituteJanuary 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Breeding and Seed Production of Native Catfish Clarias macrocephalusMSU – Naawan
MSU – Maguindanao
MAFAR
BFAR – X
National FIsheries Research and Development Institute
Increased Maliputo (Caranx ignobilis) Production through Improved Seed Production Protocols and Development of Artificial DietsNational Fisheries Research and Development Institute - FFRDCNational FIsheries Research and Development Institute-Freshwater Fisheries Research and Development Center (NFRDI-FFRDC); Fisheries Biotechnology Center (FBC)National FIsheries Research and Development InstituteJanuary 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Refinement on Hatchery Techniques for Abalone (Haliotis asinina) for Enhanced Fertilization, Growth, Development and SurvivalBureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Regional Office 8 – Guiuan Marine Fisheries Development Center (BFAR RO 8 – GMFDC); Fisheries Biotechnology Center (FBC)National FIsheries Research and Development InstituteJanuary 2024 – December 2024
Improvement of Hatchery Protocol and Stock Enhancement of the Blue Swimming Crab, Portunus pelagicusBureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Regional Office 8 – Guiuan Marine Fisheries Development Center (BFAR RO 8 – GMFDC); Fisheries Biotechnology Center (FBC)National FIsheries Research and Development InstituteJanuary 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024