[Seven Itogon scholars have completed their Bachelor of Science in Fisheries through the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Fisheries Scholarship Program, while the Municipality of Itogon was recognized as an Outstanding Local Government Unit and received the FSP Advocate Award for its support and commitment to the program.]
September 21, 2026 — Office of the Municipal Agriculturist personnel Marlou K. Daliling, along with Dr. Franklin P. Balanban, the Sangguinian Bayan Members, and Mayor Bernard S. Waclin representative Jemima P. Waclin, presented the national recognition received by the Municipality of Itogon from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) for its support to the Fisheries Scholarship Program (FSP).
Itogon was recently recognized as an Outstanding Local Government Unit (LGU) and received the FSP Advocate Award during the 63rd Fish Conservation Week Closing Ceremony and Stakeholders’ Recognition Event held on September 18 in Quezon City. see: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JukY1hnPB/
Daliling said the award recognizes the LGU’s performance, active collaboration, and steadfast commitment to the successful implementation of the FSP.
Through the program, seven Itogon residents have completed their Bachelor of Science in Fisheries, including Airanel Tad-o of Barangay Tuding, who graduated cum laude.
Other Itogon scholars who completed the program are Angelica Benaldo, Roda Lampitao, Myra Fe Benaldo, and Donna Rose Lampitao of Barangay Tinongdan, Kristeen Kiw-is of Virac, and Julie Ann Cadao of Tuding.
Meanwhile, John Wayne Tad-o of Tuding is currently pursuing his studies under the program.
Daliling said the scholars pursued their fisheries degree in universities in La Union and Nueva Ecija, with the FSP providing them an opportunity to pursue higher education in the fisheries field.
He also encouraged incoming college students who are interested in fisheries to explore the BFAR Fisheries Scholarship Program. Interested students may visit the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist for information and guidance on the scholarship application.
