Two Mindanao PFDA RFPs record highest unloading volume for May. After braving moderate to rough seas caused by Tropical Storm Crising, Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – Zamboanga Fish Port Complex (PFDA-ZFPC) and PFDA – Davao Fish Port Complex (PFDA-DFPC) have unloaded their highest volume record for May.

After braving moderate to rough seas caused by Tropical Storm Crising, Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – Zamboanga Fish Port Complex (PFDA-ZFPC) and PFDA – Davao Fish Port Complex (PFDA-DFPC) have unloaded their highest volume record for May. 

During the May 14-20, 2021 period, PFDA-ZFPC delivered 219.12 metric tons (MT) of fish, an 83.10% increase compared to last week’s unloading volume. Based on a centralized fish unloading report by the PFDA RFPs, Operations Services Department (OSD), and Public Information Division (PID), this is the port’s highest record despite harsh weather conditions brought by Crising in most parts of Mindanao over the weekend.  

For PFDA-ZFPC, matambaka (fresh) had the highest volume equivalent to 88.99 MT. Also, making it into the top common species with the highest availability record for the week are galunggong (39.63 MT), sardines (21.68 MT), mackerel (14.89 MT), and squid (13.39 MT).

On the other hand, PFDA-DFPC also hit its highest unloading record this week. As Davao Region takes the brunt of Crising, PFDA-DFPC made every effort to unload a total of 63.11 MT of fishery products for those affected by the tropical storm.

Most of the fishery products delivered by PFDA-DFPC are frozen tuna products and swordfish.

In the weeks to come, the two Mindanao RFPs aim to maintain the positive increase as Crising travels further away from the Philippine Area of Responsibility. 

(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division)