Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Acting General Manager Atty. Glen A. Pangapalan joined the first-ever National Steering Committee Meeting for the country’s newest and biggest project for the fisheries industry–the Philippine Fisheries and Coastal Resiliency (FishCoRe) Project at the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resource (BFAR) Conference Room on January 10, 2024.
Led by the Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary for Fisheries Drusilla Esther E. Bayate, the meeting steered the direction of how the project will run through 2024 and magnified some parts for the betterment of its implementation.
Acting GM Pangapalan, together with DA-BFAR National Director, Atty. Demosthenes R. Escoto and other officials from partner government agencies, such as the National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) and the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP), showed their support and commitment to the said project.
In collaboration with the World Bank, the FishCoRe Project is a seven-year project that will run from 2023 to 2029. This project aims to improve the management of fishery resources and enhance the value of fisheries production in selected Fisheries Management Areas 6 and 9.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez with report and photos from BFAR Central Office Facebook Page)
#PFDA2024
Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Regional Fish Ports (RFP) recorded their highest monthly fish unloading for the year at 49,718.434 metric tons (MT) in November 2023.
The PFDA – General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC) continues to contribute the largest chunk of the volume of fish unloading. This month, the GenSan port unloaded 24,377.649 MT of fish, almost half of the total unloading record for the month.
Subsequently, the PFDA – Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) bounced back after several months of unsteady unloading volume. This November, the Navotas port transported 19,404.97 MT of fish (26.19% increase) to its clients and stakeholders.
In addition, the PFDA – Zamboanga Fish Port Complex (PFDA-ZFPC) and the PFDA – Davao Fish Port Complex (PFDA-DFPC) both significantly increased their monthly unloading and looked at ending the year on a positive note. The Mindanao ports unloaded 1,157.45 MT (19.67% increase) and 440.39 MT (121.57% increase) of fishery products, respectively.
Meanwhile, the PFDA – Bulan Fish Port Complex (PFDA-BFPC) performed well this month with 1,144.4 MT of fish unloaded and delivered to consumers.
On the other hand, the PFDA – Iloilo Fish Port Complex (PFDA-IFPC) and the PFDA – Lucena Fish Port Complex (PFDA-LFPC) experienced a slight decline due to northeasterly wind flow and shear lines which are seen to cause scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Nonetheless, the ports unloaded 1,652.7 MT and 1,458.32 MT of fish, respectively.
Furthermore, the PFDA – Sual Fish Port (PFDA-SFP) delivered 82.57 MT of fish to its clients and stakeholders this November 2023.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division)
In a bid to boost the agency’s combined effort of transparent and efficient procurement activities, Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) organized the training on Republic Act (RA) 9184 otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act” and its 2016 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations at the Commission on Audit – International Training Center and Dormitory (COA-ITCD) in Tagaytay City on December 11 to 13, 2023.
The three-day training organized by the Administrative Services Department - Human Resources Division (ASD-HRD) aims to continually update the concerned committees and procurement personnel on the RA 9184 laws, specifically for Alternative Methods of Procurement, Planning and Budgeting Linkages, Procurement Reports, and Preparation of Bidding Documents and to improve the procurement process of the PFDA.
The topics discussed during the training include the latest GPPB Issuances and Updates, Procurement 101, Procurement Planning and Budget Linkage, including Early Procurement activities, and Alternative Methods of Procurement.
In addition, the resource speakers also talked about the Preparation of the 6th edition of Philippine Bidding Documents for Goods and Services and/or Infrastructure Projects, the Procurement Monitoring Report and overview of Agency Procurement Compliance and Performance Indicators, and Agency Procurement Compliance and Performance Indicators.
Mr. Leoncio A. Arellano, Acting Chief Administrative Officer, Department of Budget and Management (Region 4-A), Dr. Carina S. Cruz, Chief Administrative Officer, Department of Interior and Local Government (Region 4-A), and Dr. Gilchor P. Cubillo, Professor III, Cavite State University served as the resource speakers during the GPPB orientation.
Some 50 members of the new and existing members of the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC), Special Bids and Awards Committee (SBAC), Regional Bids and Awards Committee (RBAC), and procurement unit personnel actively participated during the three-day training.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez and Johnny A. Basamot – Public Information Division with reports from Mary Ann D. Daquer – ASD-HRD)
Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), through its Gender and Development Focal Point System (PFDA-GFPS) held a Gender Sensitivity Orientation with PFDA Middle Management as part of the annual 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) with the theme “UNiTEd for a VAW-free Philippines” on December 7, 2023 at the PFDA Conference Room, Diliman, Quezon City.
To open the orientation, PFDA Assistant General Manager and PFDA-GFPS Executive Committee Chairperson Ms. Iris R. de Vera said that today’s discussion will help the middle managers become more aware of what GAD really is, its importance, and how they can help to advance the activities of GAD.
“GAD is very important to our agency kaya naman kailangan natin itong bigyan ng focus so we can plan our projects better with your help as middle managers. Let us join hands because this is for PFDA,” AGM de Vera said.
PFDA-GFPS Overall Technical Working Group (TWG) Head and Public Information Division Chief Mr. Mc Christian Julius A. Macaranas II served as the resource speaker for the GSO.
Mr. Macaranas discussed various topics, such as the difference between sex and gender and the basics of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sexual Characteristics (SOGIESC).
Moreover, Mr. Macaranas talked about gender stereotyping in various institutions and gender as a social construct.
Middle managers and senior staff of all PFDA - Central Office units attended the one-day orientation about various ways to address gender-based stereotypes in the workplace and promote safe spaces for all.
#VAWFreePH
#VowToEndVAW
Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) received a Freedom of Information Certificate of Compliance for 2022 from the Freedom of Information - Program Management Office (FOI-PMO) under the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on November 28, 2023.
This certificate affirms the PFDA’s commitment in promoting transparency by providing its clients, stakeholders, industry partners, and the public with easy access to information about the agency’s programs, projects, and necessary data related to the agency’s mandate.
The FOI Program, enabled via Executive Order No. 2, series of 2016, is the Government’s response to the call for transparency and full public disclosure of information. FOI is a government mechanism, which allows Filipino citizens to request any information about government transactions and operations, provided that it shall not put into jeopardy any privacy and matters of national security.
To accommodate all requests and queries online, the PFDA has designated FOI Receiving Officers and Decision Makers who respond immediately to information requests from external agencies, groups, and organizations.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division)
To continuously advocate for women’s rights and safety in the country, Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) joined in the observance of the 2023 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) with the 2022-2027 recurring campaign theme, “UNiTEd for a VAW-free Philippines” on November 25 to December 12, 2023.
As part of the campaign, the PFDA – Gender and Development Focal Point System (PFDA-GFPS) revisited the amendments and provided the PFDA – Central Office employees with updated information on laws protecting women and girls by conducting on December 4, 2023.
To open the program, PFDA-GFPS Overall Technical Working Group (TWG) Head and Public Information Division Chief Mr. Mc Christian Julius A. Macaranas II says he is looking forward to a time in the future where there is no need to organize a campaign to end VAW because there will be no more violence against anyone anymore.
“Sana ay dumating ang pagkakataon na ang lahat ng tao ay mulat na at hindi na kailangang ipaalala pa na ang respeto, hindi lang sa mga kababaihan kundi maging sa lahat ng tao sa mundo, ay napakahalaga,” Mr. Macaranas said.
Atty. Fatima Dennise D. Briones-Mejica of the PFDA – Office of the General Manager and Atty. Karla Isabel A. Torres of the PFDA – Legal Division presented four issuances relevant to the campaign. They discussed the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 (RA 7877), Anti-Rape Law (RA 8353 as amended by RA 11648), Anti-Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004 (RA 9262), and Safe Spaces Act (RA 11313) also known as the Bawal Bastos Law.
Later, the PFDA-GFPS distributed flyers to increase the level of awareness and knowledge of PFDA employees on VAW.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez - Public Information Division)
Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA)’s isDA ON THE GO (iOTG) Program joined President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr.’s KADIWA ng Pangulo (KNP) as part of the Office of the President (OP) Family Day celebration, at the Kalayaan Grounds, Malacañang Palace Compound, Manila City on December 2 to 3, 2023.
Led by the PFDA – Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) isDA ON THE GO (iOTG) Project Team, approximately 200 kilograms of various fresh-frozen fish, 60 packs of tinapa, and 20 packs of marinated bangus were sold during the two-day caravan.
The KADIWA ng Pangulo (KNP) is an inter-agency collaboration that aims to alleviate the financial burden of the Christmas season while embodying the spirit of generosity and community outreach and providing Filipinos with access to quality and affordable agricultural products, necessities, and prime commodities. This project also gives farmers, fisherfolks, and micro-, small-, and medium-enterprises (MSMEs) rent-free venues to sell their produce and increase their income.
President Marcos personally visited the KNP stalls and engaged with the local farmers and beneficiaries. Around 46 groups of local farmers, fisherfolks, MSMEs, and cooperatives across the Philippines selling food and non-food items joined the two-day caravan.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division)
pfda.gov.ph feed
Feed Entries
pfda.gov.ph feed
Feed Entries