BFS-001 · BFS-002 · BFS-003 · BFS-004 · April 2026

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Bulacan, Philippines · Remote Owner: Gary · Managers: Aaron & Sean

Method Verdict: NET CAGE CULTURE — GO
Strategy & Research
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BFS-004 · Fish Pond v2 (Replaces BFS-003)
Fish Pond Feasibility Study v2
Updated: confirmed ₱2M budget, ₱150K payroll, Tateh stage-specific FCR, equipment costs, fry vs fingerling decision table, 2-year lease analysis. Semi-intensive & intensive only. 4 financial scenarios.
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BFS-003 · Fish Pond Deep Dive
Fish Pond Method Feasibility
Traditional vs. semi-intensive vs. intensive pond culture — 1ha / 2ha / 5ha scenarios, Tate & Grobest feed comparison, nursery setup, stocking density analysis. Verdict: Semi-intensive 2ha at Year 2.
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BFS-002 · Method Analysis
Farming Method Comparison
Cage vs. pond (pilapil) vs. semi-intensive — full cost analysis, P&L, location scores, and YouTube farmer evidence. Verdict: 4 net cages.
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Phase 1 · Feasibility
Bangus Feasibility Study
Full go/no-go assessment. Lean Canvas, 3-scenario financial model, risk matrix, and 12-month launch roadmap.
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Phase 3 · Suppliers
Fingerling & Feed Suppliers
BFAR-accredited hatcheries, feed brands (Vitarich, Grobest), dealers near Hagonoy, price index, and red flags.
Legal & Site
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Phase 2 · Legal
Legal Permits & Compliance
SEC/OPC registration, BFAR, LGU, BIR, DENR ECC, SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-IBIG, SPA apostille, and CRA Canada notes.
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Phase 2 · Site
Site Scouting & Pond Lease
Where to find ponds in Bulacan, inspection checklist for Aaron & Sean, lease negotiation guide, and remote decision scoring matrix.
Operations & People
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Phase 1 · People
Farm Manager Hiring Playbook
Job description, compensation structure, interview questions, skills test, reference check script, and remote oversight system.
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Phase 3 · Operations
Farm Setup & First Stocking
Pond prep checklist, infrastructure list, equipment shopping list, stocking day protocol, grow-out calendar, and budget breakdown.
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Phase 3 · Operations
Farm Operations Manual
Daily/weekly schedules, feeding protocols, water quality checks, emergency contacts, reporting templates, and the three rules Aaron & Sean live by.