National Director Atty. Asis Perez (right) and Regional Director Nerio Casil (left) of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) during the Regional Launching and Training of Project Implementers for Fisherfolk Registration Press Conference facilitated by PIA-Caraga in Butuan City in August 19, 2013 at Almont Hotel& Inland Resort, Butuan City. Atty Perez said that the Philippines is the 7th largest fishing country in the world. He also said illegal fishing is the main problem that BFAR is still facing today. (NCLM/Gerie Mae G. Coco, PIA-Caraga)
