Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) participated in the Total Productive Maintenance Manual (TPMM) writeshop conducted by the University of the Philippines Institute for Small-Scale Industries (UP-ISSI). The training sessions were held on January 23-24, February 7, 14, 21, and 28, and March 13-14, 2025, through online and in-person sessions at E. Virata Hall, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City.

Aimed to enhance maintenance strategies for PFDA’s Regional Fish Ports (RFPs), the writeshop equipped participants with knowledge on developing a TPMM framework, proactive maintenance practices, key performance metrics, and standardized equipment maintenance procedures. These efforts seek to optimize equipment efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve operational performance across fishery post-harvest facilities.

At the end of the writeshop, the participants were able to develop a TPMM framework, create detailed productive maintenance procedures for various electromechanical equipment and fishery post-harvest facilities, and prepare maintenance schedules, activities, and monitoring documents. Participants will refine the framework based on evaluator feedback before full implementation.

The writeshop was attended by 25 personnel (4 females and 21 males) from the PFDA Central Office and RFPs. The evaluation panel included Mr. Eric M. Sims, Officer-in-Charge of the PFDA Project Management Office, Mr. Rommel R. Ronda, Chief of the PFDA Accounting Division, Mr. Henry O. Palaca, PIE, MTM, President of Quality Plus Management Consulting Co., and Mr. Marvin I. Noroña, Professor of Mapua Institute of Technology. 

(Robert Gregory Q. Elardo - Public Information Division with report and photos from Patrick Ceasar G. Cobarrubias - PFDA-TSD)