Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Regional Fish Ports (RFP) delivered 32,694.01 metric tons (MT) of fish to consumers despite the effects brought about by a low pressure area (LPA) and Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) in February 2023.  

Records showed that the PFDA – Bulan Fish Port Complex (PFDA-BFPC) had the highest turnout in terms of percentage rise after unloading 493.15 MT of fish, equivalent to a 1221.76% rise compared to last month’s volume.

In addition, fish unloading in the PFDA – Iloilo Fish Port Complex (PFDA-IFPC) and the PFDA – Lucena Fish Port Complex (PFDA-LFPC) maintained an upward trend and remained in the thousands amidst scattered rains across the country. The ports unloaded 1,466.29 MT (16.78% increase) and 1,792.89 (6.22% increase) of fish, respectively.

Moreover, the PFDA – General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC) reported the most significant increase in terms of volume after delivering 16,554.21 MT of fish (9.47% increase).

Despite an ongoing fishing ban in the waters of the Zamboanga Peninsula, the PFDA – Zamboanga Fish Port Complex (PFDA-ZFPC) netted 597.87 MT of fish (7.01% increase). As the fishing season for sardines reopens in March, fish unloading is expected to increase for the Zambo port. 

Meanwhile, the PFDA – Sual Fish Port (PFDA-SFP) returned to sea and delivered 56.35 MT of fish. 

On the other hand, the PFDA – Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) recorded a dip in its fish unloading volume. Nevertheless, the Navotas port unloaded 11,580.40 MT, the second-highest volume of fish in February. 

Also, the PFDA – Davao Fish Port Complex (PFDA-DFPC) experienced a slight drop in fish unloading but managed to distribute 152.85 MT of fish to its clients and stakeholders.

(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division)