Led by Atty. Glen A. Pangapalan, Acting General Manager, Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) welcomed the representatives from the Embassy of Canada in the Philippines to discuss Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy that can be related to the potential improvement of local agri-fishery projects and programs, August 9, 2023.

During the meeting, Mr. Peter Wright, Second Secretary and Political Officer; and Mr. John Lok, Counsellor (Development) and Head of Cooperation - Embassy of Canada, discussed priority areas for enhanced cooperation including maritime affairs, trade and investment, disaster risk reduction, climate change, and regional issues.

Meanwhile, Mc Christian Julius A. Macaranas II, Public Information Division Chief, presented the details, facilities features, major clients, and fish supply flow of the PFDA operating units and Regional Fish Ports (RFPs). Mr. Macaranas also discussed the Agency’s ways forward, including the possible construction of more Regional Fish Port Complexes through the proposed Marine Agri-Tourism Industrial Complex (MATIC) projects. 

Ms. Iris R. de Vera, PFDA Assistant General Manager; Engr. Danilo A. Axalan, Technical Services Department Manager; and Atty. Jose R. Ruiz III, Legal Division Chief, also joined the discussions.

As one of the leading agencies supporting the fisheries industry, the PFDA is looking forward to future partnerships with the Canadian Embassy through its Indo-Pacific Strategy. With this potential collaboration, the PFDA can further its fight against post-harvest losses due to spoilage of fish and fishery products.

(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division)