In this issue: 1) Baliao highlights mission-driven growth at 52^nd anniversary; 2) SEAFDEC/AQD joins 2^nd Regional Aquaculture Seminar in Côte d’Ivoire; 3) Chief, TID Head participate in workshop for combating microplastic pollution in Indonesia; 4) SEAFDEC/AQD showcases aquaculture technologies at PPS+ILDEX Philippines 2025; 5) Scientists, researchers share expertise during international aquaculture exhibition seminar; 6) SEAFDEC/AQD invests in new laboratory equipment; 7) Collaborative prawn-tilapia project in Iloilo yields 1.5 tons; 8) Cebu Doctors' Univ visit; 9) Training course enhances competencies in marine fish hatchery operations; 10) Visitors from Kagoshima University; 11) SEAFDEC/AQD introduces two new aquaculture manuals on crab, shrimp farming; 12) Medical mission for Dumangas fisherfolk; 13) FishWorld Open House & AQD Tour; 14) SEAFDEC/AQD teams up with stakeholders to clean coasts; 15) SEAFDEC/AQD @ 52: Advancing Aquaculture through Sustainability and Innovation; 16) SEAFDEC/AQD experts inspire in Aquaculture Research Talk; 17) Aquaculture experts, farmers, academics convene at Farmers' Forum; 18) Staff wellness through mental health talk; 19) A "rags to riches story" of a retiree; 20) AQD staff help plan for SEAFDEC 60^th anniv, SEASOFIa 2027; 21) Bacolod analytical lab inauguration attended by SEAFDEC/AQD; 22) Routine health checkup for grouper broodstock; 23) 12 trainees complete mangrove crab hatchery operations course; 24) SEAFDEC/AQD shares expertise in consultations for responsible crayfish farming; 25) Trainees learn from SEAFDEC/AQD experts on tilapia hatchery and grow-out operations; 26) Local, international trainees complete course on seaweed farming; 27) RES&POA 2030 regional workshop; 28) SEAFDEC/AQD Chief joins partners for launch of Davao milkfish hatchery; 29) SEAFDEC/AQD joins 34^th NACA Governing Council Meeting; 30) $250M opportunity: Scientist urges Philippines to farm rock lobster