Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region 12 brought a one-stop-shop of various government programs and services entitled “Programa ug Serbisyo para sa Mananagat” for fisherfolk in the port, on June 20 to 21, 2023, at the PFDA-GSFPC Grounds.

The objective of this two-day activity is to provide convenience and efficiency to all fisherfolk by providing them with a centralized location where various services, programs, and transactions of different government agencies can be processed and completed.

In addition, the activity aimed to assist those in the fishing industry who have limited access to such services due to the nature of their work. This program by DOLE wants to streamline relevant processes, enhance customer experience, improve efficiency, increase access to services and programs, and facilitate collaboration and coordination among government agencies.

Aside from programs from DOLE and PFDA, the convergence program offered services from the Social Security System, Pag-IBIG Fund, Philippine Coast Guard, National Bureau of Investigation, Technical Education and Skills and Development Authority, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Maritime Industry Authority, Philippine Statistics Authority, Occupational Safety and Health Center, Employees' Compensation Commission, and Local Government Unit of General Santos City Registry’s Office.

(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division with report and photos from Fritzie V. Leviste – PFDA-GSFPC)