The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said that it has completed about a third of its target 10,000 boats for fishing families affected by Super Typhoon Yolanda.

BFAR Executive Director Asis Perez said that some 6,308 fishing boats have been constructed since the launching of the agency’s boat building initiative “Ahon! Sampung Libong Bangka para sa Dalawampung Libong Pamilya.”

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