Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Regional Fish Ports (RFP) showed a significant increase in its February unloading volume after recording 40,700.05 metric tons (MT) of fish, a 4.95% increase compared to the previous month’s delivery.

This month’s increase can be attributed to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resource (BFAR)’s lifting of the three-month ban on harvesting fish in Northern Palawan, Visayan Sea, and Zamboanga Peninsula. Commercial fishers can now cast their fishing nets within the areas in these fishing grounds.

This February, the PFDA – Iloilo Fish Port Complex (PFDA-IFPC) showcased the most significant monthly volume increase in terms of percentage after unloading 2,179.59 MT of fish, a 35.61% increase.

In addition, the PFDA – Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) and the PFDA – General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC) maintained their positions as the top contributing ports when it comes to fish unloading volume. The Navotas port and the GenSan port delivered 11,996.62 MT (11.13% increase) and 23,285.97 MT (2.55% increase), respectively.

Subsequently, the PFDA – Lucena Fish Port Complex (PFDA-LFPC) maintained a notable performance with three consecutive months of positive unloading volume. This February, the Lucena port unloaded 1,752.66 MT (6.51% increase).

On the other hand, the PFDA – Zamboanga Fish Port Complex (PFDA-ZFPC) and the PFDA – Davao Fish Port Complex (PFDA-DFPC) still managed to provide sufficient fish supply to their respective customers. The Mindanao ports supplied 659.72 MT and 203.77 MT of fish, respectively.

Meanwhile, the PFDA – Bulan Fish Port Complex (PFDA-BFPC) experienced a dip in fish unloading. Nonetheless, the Sorsogon port delivered 558.55 MT of fish.

Furthermore, the PFDA – Sual Fish Port (PFDA-SFP) and the PFDA – Camaligan Fish Port (PFDA-CFP) delivered 61.04 MT and 2.13 MT of fish, respectively.

(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division)