PFDA-GSFPC Bounces Back. After days of unpredictable cloudburst and ocean swells caused by Typhoon Bising, Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC) braved the storm and significantly recovered from last week’s unloading volume decline.

After days of unpredictable cloudburst and ocean swells caused by Typhoon Bising, Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC) braved the storm and significantly recovered from last week’s unloading volume decline.

According to a special reportorial monitoring report put together by PFDA - Operations Services Department (OSD) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), PFDA-GSFPC unloaded 5,218.96 metric tons (MT) of fish during the April 22-28 period despite the uncertainties brought by the strong typhoon. 

Skipjack tuna (frozen) remains on the top list with the highest unloading tally at 3,880.06 MT as the port surpass last week’s high yield, followed by skipjack tuna (gulyasan), yellowfin tuna (tambakol/bariles), galunggong, and yellowfin tuna (whole), completing the top five common species with the highest availability record.

According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), more typhoons will hit the country in the months to come. Therefore, PFDA-GSFPC will double down its efforts to maintain high fish unloading volume for all its clients and stakeholders. 

(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division)