Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) celebrated its 48th anniversary with the theme, “Leveling up the Fishing Industry towards a Masaganang Bagong Pilipinas”, at the National Food Authority (NFA) Penthouse, Visayas Avenue, Quezon City, on August 9, 2024. 

Established on August 11, 1976, the PFDA continuously leveled up the fishing industry in the Philippines by providing strong fishery post-harvest facilities nationwide. This year’s retro, pixel, and video game-themed occasion emphasized the Agency’s continuous level up, not just in the fishing industry, but also in boosting the country’s economic and national growth. 

The week-long celebration started with a kickoff program held at the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) Covered Court on August 6, 2024. Organized by Sandigan-Lakas ng mga Kawaning Bayan ng PFDA (SALAKAB-PFDA), this year’s sportsfest was quite unique with the theme “Palarong Pambata”, aimed at encouraging personnel of all ages to participate in the classic Filipino childhood games as an alternative to physically demanding sports. 

PFDA employees joined the 48th Anniversary Kickoff Program and Sportsfest.

On August 8, 2024, PFDA Central Office (PFDA-CO) personnel unleashed their creativity during POWER-UP Game Booths, a one-day activity where staff and personnel roamed around the office and participated in carnival-style, do-it-yourself game booths organized by each department/unit. 

Meanwhile, during the anniversary program on August 9, 2024, Acting General Manager Atty. Glen A. Pangapalan expressed his appreciation to all PFDA personnel nationwide for their continuous hard work and commitment to the betterment of the fisheries sector. In his speech, GM Pangapalan also encouraged everyone to constantly level up the fishing industry.  

PFDA employees celebrate their 48th Anniversary at the National Food Authority (NFA) Penthouse on August 9, 2024

“To all the employees of PFDA, let us all remember that we have 48 years worth of reason to be proud of. We have built several regional and municipal fish ports all over the country and we are planning to build more in the near future… We have more levels to conquer. I hope we can all be catalysts of change for the growth and development of the Philippine fishing industry towards a Masaganang Bagong Pilipinas.”

Afterward, the PFDA proudly acknowledged the many years of commitment and dedication of all the Service Loyalty Awardees in the PFDA-CO and PFDA Regional Fish Ports nationwide.

Furthermore, the Best Cheer during the kickoff program and the winners of the Palarong Pambata 2024 were also recognized. The program also included the awarding of the Best POWER-UP Game Booths. 

Winners of the Best POWER-UP Game Booths, Best Cheer, and Palarong Pambata 2024 were recognized during the program.

The celebration was also attended by personnel from the PFDA- Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) led by Port Manager Ms. Luz P. Ortiz. 

Mr. Mark Angelo N. Perez of the Public Information Division and Ms. Maria Arlyn Andagao of the Internal Audit Department served as the hosts during the anniversary program.

In addition, as an extension of the week-long anniversary celebration, the Human Resources Division-ASD organized an application for PAG-IBIG Loyalty Card on August 12, 2024 and a Blood Letting Activity by Philippine Blood Center (PBC) on August 13, 2024. 

PFDA employees joined a blood letting activity organized by the Human Resources Division-ASD.

For all the activities during the week-long 48th-anniversary celebration, please like and follow the PFDA Official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/officialpfda. 

(Robert Gregory Q. Elardo – Public Information Division)