Monthly fish unloading in Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Regional Fish Ports (RFP) reached 46,935.07 metric tons (MT) in March 2023, a significant 43.56 percent jump in comparison to last month’s record.  

Reports showed that fish unloading in the PFDA – General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC) is responsible for almost half the total catch of all the ports combined at 23,210.07 MT. While achieving this feat, the GenSan port maintained a positive trend with a 40.21% increase in volume compared to February unloading.

Also stepping up its performance this month was the PFDA – Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) with 16,733.55 MT of fish (44.5% increase).

In addition, the PFDA – Lucena Fish Port Complex (PFDA-LFPC) and the PFDA – Bulan Fish Port Complex (PFDA-BFPC) increased their fish unloading records for two consecutive months this year. These Luzon ports delivered 2,329.38 MT (29.92% increase) and 1,613.78 MT (227.24% increase) of fish, respectively. 

Moreover, the PFDA – Iloilo Fish Port Complex (PFDA-IFPC) and the PFDA – Zamboanga Fish Port Complex (PFDA-ZFPC) are also having a two-month rise this year after delivering 2,002.74 MT (36.59% increase) and 695.56 MT (16.34 increase) of fish to their consumers. 

Furthermore, the PFDA – Davao Fish Port Complex (PFDA-DFPC) has recovered from last month’s decline with 350.004 MT of fish (128.99% increase).

This favorable circumstance in March can be related to the onset of the dry season with generally fair-weather conditions and calmer seas, making it more advantageous for fishing activities.

(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division)