Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Regional Fish Ports (RFP) unloaded 38,780.63 metric tons (MT) of fish amid various closed fishing seasons in major fishing grounds and unfavorable weather conditions in January 2024.
Based on historical data, the PFDA noted a decline in fish production because of the temporary closure of major fishing grounds in the first and fourth quarters of the year. Nonetheless, all PFDA RFPs still managed to supply sufficient and affordable fishery products to all their clients and stakeholders.
Despite the lean season, the PFDA – Lucena Fish Port Complex (PFDA-LFPC) and the PFDA – Zamboanga Fish Port Complex (PFDA-ZFPC) showed consistent positive performance in January. The south-central Luzon port delivered 1,645.61 MT of fish (an 8.17% increase), while the western Mindanao port recorded 857.75 MT of fish (a 10.97% increase).
On the other hand, the PFDA – General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC) experienced a slight drop in its monthly fish unloading volume due to fewer vessel arrivals. Nevertheless, the GenSan port unloaded 22,706.98 MT of fish.
In addition, the lean fishing season has also affected the PFDA – Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) and its monthly volume. However, the biggest fish port located in Navotas, Metro Manila delivered a significant volume of 10,606.00 MT of fish to its consumers.
Furthermore, the PFDA – Iloilo Fish Port Complex (PFDA-IFPC) and the PFDA – Bulan Fish Port Complex (PFDA-BFPC) saw a slight decrease in the delivery of fish this January. Still, the ports delivered 1,607.20 MT and 1,080.95 MT of fish, respectively.
Subsequently, the PFDA – Davao Fish Port Complex (PFDA-DFPC) also experienced a drop in volume due to a series of unfavorable weather and calamities for the month. The Davao port unloaded 276.14 MT of fish.
The PFDA is expecting to significantly recover come February when the annual closed fishing season in the waters of Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Palawan, and the Visayan Sea simultaneously re-open.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division)
Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) officials conducted an ocular inspection of the ongoing port infrastructure projects on February 7, 2024.
PFDA-NFPC Port Manager Ms. Luz P. Ortiz led the group in surveying key areas within the port to determine and assess potential strategies for increasing port income through the effective utilization of newly established facilities.
As of December 2023, the Phase 1 and Phase 2 rehabilitation at the PFDA-NFPC sits at 66.95% and 58.84%, respectively. Once finished, the PFDA-NFPC can offer bigger and stronger fishery post-harvest facilities, equipment, and services to more clients and stakeholders.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division with report and photos from Kristine Joy Tuazon and Mae Angelica Medina – PFDA-NFPC)
Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC), led by the NFPC-Food Safety and Environmental Management Unit (FSEMU), resumed its Think Green, Go Green Project on February 5, 2024.
As part of the continuation of the greening project, port staff planted 20 Norfolk pine saplings around the PFDA-NFPC Motorpool Compound.
The project was initially launched by PFDA-NFPC Port Manager Ms. Luz P. Ortiz on August 8, 2023, in conjunction with the PFDA’s 47th-anniversary celebration, where they planted the same tree species around the PFDA-NFPC Administrative Building at PFDA Gender and Development (GAD) Center.
According to various studies, the Norfolk pine or Araucaria heterophylla have air-purifying properties and are reported to absorb volatile organic compounds such as formaldehyde. In addition, this holiday plant has become a symbol of resilience and adaptability.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division with report and photos from PFDA-NFPC Facebook Page)
Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Internal Audit Department (IAD) completed the capacity-building training on the Revised Philippine Government Internal Audit Manual (RPGIAM) for government internal auditors via teleconference from November 13 to December 15, 2023.
The month-long training organized by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) aims to strengthen the internal control systems and internal audit in government. In addition,the training wants to ensure the seamless adoption of the RPGIAM in government agencies.
During the training, participants acquired foundational skills, including the principles and concepts of internal control, concepts and standards of internal audit, and the organization of a unit for the purpose, undertaking strategic and annual work planning for internal audit, scope and process of internal audit, and conduct of compliance audit.
The capacity-building training was conducted through a blended learning approach for synchronous and asynchronous sessions. It consists of various activities, such as lectures, group exercises, presentations, and other learning and development activities (quizzes and examinations), wherein the performance of participants was assessed using a rubric of assessment set by the DBM.
At the end of the training, PFDA-IAD Officer-in-Charge Ms. Brenda T. Malapira received the highest mark (97.38%) among all the 46 internal auditors from 17 Government-Owned and -Controlled Corporations, State Universities and Colleges, and other agencies, including three ministries from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
Aside from Ms. Malapira, Ms. Dinah D. Icalla, Ms. Rose Ann G. Mendoza, and Ms. Jahziel B. Flores of the PFDA-IAD also successfully completed the month-long course.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division with reports from Rose Ann G. Mendoza - PFDA-IAD)
Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – Davao Fish Port Complex (PFDA-DFPC) met with the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Davao City to discuss the proposed partnership between the port and Indonesian fisherfolk and fishing boat operators on January 22, 2023.
PFDA-DFPC Port Manager Engr. Albert P. Aguinaldo met with OIC-Consulate General and Consul for Protocol and Consul Affairs Mr. Harya Kakerasana Sidharta and Consul for Economic Affairs Ms. Novita S.D. Supit. They talked about the opportunity for Indonesian fish workers to transship, trade, and process their abundant tuna catch.
The two parties discussed the Talaud Island Regency, a marine sanctuary for fresh tuna fishing activities and other similar species, which is strategically proximate to PFDA-DFPC. With this, the PFDA-DFPC management, through the Indonesian Consulate General in Davao City, wants to forge a partnership with fisherfolk and fishing boat operators from the island to conduct their operations in the port.
Harbor and Market Operations Division Chief Mr. Kenneth A. Quindao and Admin and Finance Services Division Chief Ms. Marife F. Borja also attended the meeting.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division with report and photos from Mr. Kenneth A. Quindao – PFDA-DFPC)
Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Regional Fish Ports (RFP) wrapped up the year on a positive note, with 47,952.79 metric tons (MT) of fish delivered in December 2023.
The PFDA – General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC) continued its positive unloading streak after unloading 25,005.442 MT of fish (2.58% increase).
Furthermore, the PFDA – Bulan Fish Port Complex (PFDA-BFPC) also recorded an increase this December 2023 with 1,174.00 MT of fish (2.59% increase) delivered to its consumers.
Based on records, the PFDA – Davao Fish Port Complex (PFDA-DFPC) recorded the highest percentage jump in monthly fish unloading with 1,215.12 MT of fish (175.92% increase).
On the other hand, the PFDA – Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) experienced a slight decline in fish unloading this December 2023 due to the implementation of closed fishing seasons in the Visayan Sea and Northern Palawan. Nonetheless, the Navotas port delivered 16,506.60 MT of fish to its clients and stakeholders.
Moreover, the PFDA – Iloilo Fish Port Complex (PFDA-IFPC) and PFDA – Lucena Fish Port Complex (PFDA-LFPC) recovered from last month’s decline after delivering 1,724.49 MT (4.34% increase) and 1,521.27 MT (4.32% increase)
In addition, fish unloading in the PFDA – Zamboanga Fish Port Complex (PFDA-ZFPC) was also slightly affected by the closed sardine fishing season in the Zamboanga Peninsula. However, PFDA-ZFPC pulled through and unloaded 772.975 MT of fish this December 2023.
Various closed fishing seasons also affected the PFDA – Sual Fish Port (PFDA-SFP). Still, the port delivered 32.9 MT of fish.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division)
Delegates from the Korean Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA), through the Korea Agency of Education, Promotion, and Information Service (EPIS), conducted a field visit at the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – Central Office (PFDA-CO) Information Technology (IT) Command Data Center on January 10, 2024.
In partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA), the inspection is part of an ongoing grant project called the "Establishment of an Agriculture-based Central Data Ecosystem (AbCDE)," which aims to leverage Korea's expertise and advancements in agriculture informatization by improving, integrating, and implementing the DA centralized system.
As part of the project's second mission trip, the Korean partners are engaging in preliminary activities to prepare for the implementation of Component 1, which involves assessing the current digitalization status and data integration within the DA.
PFDA Acting General Manager Atty. Glen A. Pangapalan and Assistant General Manager Ms. Iris R. de Vera, together with Corporate Planning and Management Information Services Department Manager Ms. Gina J. Reyes and Information Technology Division-CPMISD Chief Mr. Thadeus A. Mariano, welcomed the visitors from MAFRA and DA.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez and Paul Vincent R. del Rosario with report from Thadeus A. Mariano – ITD-CPMISD)
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