In this issue: 1) SEAFDEC/AQD supports pilot oyster culture initiative in Estancia, Iloilo; 2) SEAFDEC/AQD presents updates at 32nd PTAC meeting; 3) SEAFDEC/AQD boosts rural freshwater aquaculture through training; 4) SEAFDEC/AQD research head presents Philippine fish disease issues; 5) 1.67 tons of pompano harvested; 6) SEAFDEC/AQD joins aquaculture dialogue at PEF forum; 7) Okinawa researcher welcomed for seaweed aquaculture exchange; 8) 2025 Christmas Party Celebration; 9) 25 years of SEAFDEC FishWorld: Connecting aquaculture science and society; 10) Former SEAFDEC/AQD staff presents study results on Atlantic cod vaccine; 11) FishWorld hold Sci-Art contests to promote aquatic sustainability; 12) SEAFDEC/AQD staff completes specialized training in Japan