Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Top Management led by Acting General Manager Atty. Glen A. Pangapalan attended the 23rd National Tuna Congress with the theme "Adapting Strategies Responsive to Global Challenges", held at the SM Trade Hall, General Santos City, on August 31 to September 1, 2023.

Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary for Fisheries Ms. Drusila Esther E. Bayate served as the keynote speaker of the event.

Earlier, the congress opened a trade exhibition where private and public industries  showcased their sustainable fishing technologies, newest fishing equipment, tuna processing techniques, value-added fishery products, and more.

The PFDA- General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC) led by OIC-Port Manager Mr. Paris U. Ayon was among the members of the working committee for this year's Tuna Congress which was organized by the SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries, Inc., in cooperation with General Santos City-LGU, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

(PFDA Public Information Division)