Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Regional Fish Ports (RFP) boast a 10.51% jump in its monthly fish unloading volume in May 2024. 

Despite the lingering effects of El Niño and the onset of the rainy season which may have affected fish and fishing activities, the PFDA unloaded 66,587.86 metric tons (MT) of fish and fishery products across all RFPs nationwide. 

The PFDA – Camaligan Fish Port (PFDA-CFP) experienced a significant jump in terms of percentage increase this May. The CamSur port recorded its highest monthly unloading volume with 28.284 MT or a whopping 956.56% increase.

Moreover, the PFDA – General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC) remains a giant when it comes to the monthly volume of fish supplied to its clients and stakeholders. This May, the GenSan port delivered 34,747.19 MT of fish (23.98% increase).

Furthermore, the PFDA – Iloilo Fish Port Complex (PFDA-IFPC) maintained a five-month positive unloading streak after transporting 3,172.54 MT of fish (23.41% increase) to its consumers. 

Subsequently, the PFDA – Zamboanga Fish Port Complex (PFDA-ZFPC) and PFDA – Sual Fish Port (PFDA-SFP) have also been on a successful streak for three consecutive months with 898.94 MT (19.47% increase) and 78.715 MT (12.56% increase), respectively. 

On the other hand, the PFDA – Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) took advantage of the peak season and delivered 23,312.20 MT of fish to all its customers in the National Capital Region and nearby provinces. 

In addition, the PFDA – Lucena Fish Port Complex (PFDA-LFPC) and the PFDA – Bulan Fish Port Complex (PFDA-BFPC) had a minor setback this month. Nonetheless, the Luzon ports managed to supply 1,817.06 MT and 2,310.55 MT of fish, respectively.  

Meanwhile, the PFDA – Davao Fish Port Complex (PFDA-DFPC) continued supplying its stakeholders with sufficient fish volume at 222.389 MT. 

(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division)