Since the reappointment of Acting General Manager Atty. Glen A. Pangapalan in May 2023, Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) conducted its first Board Meeting chaired by Department of Agriculture Senior Undersecretary Domingo F. Panganiban, held at the PFDA Central Office Conference Room on July 14, 2023. 

In response to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call to establish more robust fish port and cold storage facilities nationwide, the PFDA shared with the Board its plans and programs for the betterment of the fisheries sector. 

Soon, the PFDA is looking into constructing several additional Regional Fish Port Complexes in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Moreover, the PFDA is also looking into establishing modern fish trading centers to promote food safety and security in the country. 

Together with GM Pangapalan, Assistant General Manager Ms. Iris R. de Vera, Corporate Board Secretary Atty. Jose R. Ruiz III, Finance Services Department Manager Mr. Jose A Ruiz, Jr., and Technical Services Department Manager Engr. Danilo A. Axalan proudly presented the Agency’s forthcoming plans, which the Board of Directors enthusiastically welcomed. 

Members and representatives of the Board including Undersecretary for Fisheries Ms. Drusila Esther E. Bayate, National Food Authority Administrator Mr. Roderico R. Bioco, Department of Trade and Industry – Board of Investments Director for Resource-Based Industries Ms. Raquel Echague, Department of Public Works and Highways – Bureau of Construction Director Engr. Aristarco M. Doroy, and Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Policy Studies Division Chief Ms. Llarina S. Mojica attended the meeting. 

(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division)