Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), through its Regional Fish Ports (RFP), recorded a historic fish unloading volume of 60,256.88 metric tons (MT) in April 2024. 

According to the reports, this month’s volume is the highest fish unloading in the recorded history of PFDA and a 9% increase from March unloading. All RFPs experienced a significant jump in their month-on-month records. 

The PFDA – General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC) and the PFDA – Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) were the leading makers of history when it came to total fish unloading delivered to their respective consumers. The two largest PFDA ports unloaded 28,027.19 MT (4.17% increase) and 23,344.29 MT (10.82% increase) of fish, respectively. 

In addition, the PFDA – Bulan Fish Port Complex (PFDA-BFPC) and the PFDA – Lucena Fish Port Complex (PFDA-LFPC) maintained a positive fish unloading trend this April. The Luzon ports delivered 3,152.15 MT (30.1% increase) and 2,030.36 MT (20.31% increase) of fish to their clients and stakeholders. 

Meanwhile, the PFDA – Iloilo Fish Port Complex (PFDA-IFPC) has had a steady and increasing monthly fish unloading volume since the year began after the sole Visayas port unloaded 2,570.82 MT (12.39% increase) of fish this April. 

Furthermore, the PFDA – Zamboanga Fish Port Complex (PFDA-ZFPC) and the PFDA – Davao Fish Port Complex (PFDA-DFPC) recorded 752.43 MT (12.63% increase) and 307.03 MT (41.77% increase) of fishery and non-fishery products, respectively. 

Finally, the PFDA – Sual Fish Port (PFDA-SFP) and the PFDA – Camaligan Fish Port (PFDA-CFP) showed great recovery from their previous month’s record, with 69.93 MT (185.43% increase) and 2.68 MT (68.9% increase) of fish delivered to their consumers, respectively.

(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division)