Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) celebrated its 47th anniversary with the theme, “Pinatatag na Imprastraktura at Serbisyong Pampangisdaan, Susi sa Maunlad na Ekonomiya,” at Steel World Tower, Quezon City, August 11, 2023.

For the past 47 years, the PFDA has exhibited outstanding performance and excellent service to promote food safety and security by providing strong fishery post-harvest facilities nationwide. This year’s Pinoy Pride-themed occasion marks the Agency’s integral part in boosting the country’s economic and national development.

In his message, PFDA Acting General Manager Atty. Glen A. Pangapalan reminded everyone to enjoy the festivities during the week-long anniversary celebration of PFDA. The General Manager said this is the time to look back and remember the fond memories of working and providing adequate service to the Filipino people for 47 years and counting.

 “Thank you so much sa inyong lahat. I hope next year pagbutihin pa natin… Sa mga ginagawa natin ngayong pagsisikap, sa ating mga rehabilitation at improvement ng facilities, sabay-sabay tayong mangarap na sana, bago ang ating 50th anniversary, ay matapos na natin ang lahat ng ating ginagawa upang mas mag-expand at mag-upgrade pa ang ating service to the Filipino people,” GM Pangapalan said.

During the program, some members of the PFDA Board of Directors, including Department of Agriculture (DA) Senior Undersecretary Mr. Domingo F. Panganiban, DA Undersecretary for Fisheries Ms. Drusilla Esther E. Bayate, National Food Authority Administrator Roderico R. Bioco, and incoming Board Member of the Food Terminal Inc. Mr. Raul Felix gave their well-wishes and greetings for PFDA.

In addition, Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Mr. Alfredo E. Pascual and Department of Public Works and Highways OIC-Assistant Secretary Ms. Medmier G. Malig also penned their anniversary messages for PFDA.

 Afterwards, the PFDA proudly acknowledged the many years of commitment and dedication of all the Service Loyalty Awardees in the Central Office and Regional Fish Ports nationwide.

Mr. Miguel M. Pilarta of the Public Information Division and Ms. Maria Arlyn Andagao of the Corporate Planning and Management Information Services Department served as the hosts for the anniversary program.

For all the activities during the week-long 47th-anniversary celebration, please like and follow the PFDA Official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/officialpfda. 

(Mark Angelo N. Perez with photos from Johnny A. Basamot, Ali-Jim P. Subang, and Paul Vincent R. del Rosario – Public Information Division)