GTO was present to give support to the committee on Aquaculture & Fisheries Resources held on July 14, 2011.
The committee held a public hearing for the amendment of RA8550 and the proposed bill of the creation of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
On the public hearing, following congressmen where present:
- Hon. Benhur L. Salimbangon
- Hon. Luigi Quisumbing
- Hon. Eduardo R. Gullas
- Hon. Irvin M. Alcala
- Hon. Florencio C. Garay
- Hon. Angelo B. Palmones
- Hon. Pablo P. Garcia
- Hon. Pablo John Garcia
- Hon. Pastor Alcover
As well as the current director of BFAR Atty. Asis G. Perez and Gov. Gwen Garcia
