Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) conducted its 47th Anniversary Kickoff Program with the theme, “PFDA at 47: Pinatatag na Imprastraktura at Serbisyong Pampangisdaan, Susi sa Maunlad na Ekonomiya” held at the PCA Covered Court on August 7, 2023.

PFDA Assistant General Manager Ms. Iris R. de Vera welcomed everyone who took part in the program. Ms. de Vera said that, “PFDA Acting General Manager Atty. Glen A. Pangapalan and I would like to express our deepest appreciation to each and everyone who has always been the strength and backbone of PFDA.”

“We take pride that we, the officers and employees of this agency, worked together, united against all odds. Naging bahagi tayo ng mga pagsubok at mga tagumpay ng PFDA sa mga nakaraang panahon,” AGM de Vera said. 

All staff and personnel from the PFDA - Central Office and representatives from the PFDA - Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) attended the Pinoy-inspired anniversary kickoff program. This year’s theme symbolizes all of the globally competitive post-harvest facilities and infrastructures built by the PFDA over the years. 

Meanwhile, Mr. Mc Christian Julius A. Macaranas II, presented the activity for the week, highlighting the main program on August 11, the promulgation day of the PFDA.

This celebration marks 47 fruitful years of PFDA’s quality service for the Filipino fisherfolk and fisheries industry partners toward a food secure Philippines. 

This week-long anniversary also jumpstarts the PFDA Sportsfest 2023. It began with a ceremonial jump ball led by GM Pangapalan, Subcommittee Head for Sports and Recreation, Mr. Thadeus A. Mariano and Legal Division Chief and Corporate Board Secretary Atty. Jose R. Ruiz III. 

All Regional Fish Ports nationwide also participated in the week-long anniversary celebration through various activities such as tree-planting, port client visit, parade, sportsfest kickoff, and other activities. 

(Mark Angelo N. Perez - Public Information Division)

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