Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Regional Fish Ports (RFP) unloaded 42,814.9 metric tons (MT) of fish and other fishery products ahead of the early onset of the rainy season in May 2023.

Following the recent passage of Typhoon Betty and widespread rain brought by the southwest monsoon (Habagat), all PFDA ports delivered a sufficient supply of fishery products to their respective clients.

Records showed that the PFDA – Bulan Fish Port Complex (PFDA-BFPC) recorded the highest percentage increase in monthly fish unloading after delivering 1,334 MT of fish (17.14% increase).

Meanwhile, the PFDA – General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC) bounced back from last month’s slight dip with 15,788.37 MT (6.75% increase) of fishery products distributed to its clients and stakeholders.

Subsequently, the PFDA – Zamboanga Fish Port Complex (PFDA-ZFPC) and the PFDA – Davao Fish Port Complex (PFDA-DFPC) maintained increasing unloading records for several months. The Mindanao ports recorded 965.65 MT (5.24% increase) and 441.404 MT (4.07% increase), respectively.   

In addition, fish monthly unloading in the PFDA – Iloilo Fish Port Complex (PFDA-IFPC) unloaded 2,207.66 MT (13.89% increase), its highest volume record in 2023.

On the other hand, the PFDA – Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) experienced a transition period from peak season to regular fishing season towards the end of May. As a result, the Navotas port experienced a minor setback in monthly unloading with 19,644.03 MT of fish. 

Also, the PFDA – Lucena Fish Port Complex (PFDA-LFPC) delivered 2,246.85 MT of fish.

Moreover, the PFDA – Sual Fish Port Complex returned to fishing and recorded 186.935 MT of fish. 

(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division)