Six Regional Fish Ports (RFP) of the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) maintained their International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Certification 9001:2015 Quality Management System for Public Administration covering Market and Harbor Operations during the last quarter of 2023.
The PFDA ports namely: the PFDA – Davao Fish Port Complex (PFDA-DFPC), General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC), Iloilo Fish Port Complex (PFDA-IFPC), Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC), Lucena Fish Port Complex, and Zamboanga Fish Port Complex (PFDA-ZFPC) successfully complied with the requirements of their respective annual ISO surveillance audits.
On September 28, the PFDA-DFPC passed the second surveillance of its ISO 9001:2015 standards with zero non-conformities. Subsequently, the PFDA-GSFPC ended the month on a high note after passing their third party ISO audit on September 29.
Afterward, on October 3, the PFDA-IFPC received its ISO certification. In addition, the PFDA-NFPC passed its second surveillance audit with four positive audit findings on October 4.
Moreover, on October 6, the PFDA-LFPC passed its ISO audit with five positive audit findings and zero non-conformities.
These abovementioned PFDA operating units obtained their ISO certification from SOCOTEC Certification Philippines, Inc.
Meanwhile, the PFDA-ZFPC maintained its certification for the ISO 9001:2015 standard under the third-party audit conducted by TÜV Rheinland on November 3.
Earlier, the PFDA Central Office (CO) secured its fifth consecutive surveillance audit with zero non-conformities on September 26 under TÜV Rheinland.
Through this recertification, the PFDA-CO and its RFPs showed their commitment to their goal of continuously enhancing its quality management systems and support processes to ensure the efficient delivery of quality services for its clients and stakeholders nationwide.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division with reports and photos from PFDA Regional Fish Ports)
Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), through its Human Resource Division-ASD (HRD-ASD), resumed its Onboarding Development Program and added an Operating Unit Tour to enhance the experience and knowledge of new hires about the agency and its operations.
After years of postponement due to unprecedented threats brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, the PFDA reintroduced its nationwide onboarding program to further strengthen the agency’s organizational workforce.
On October 11, 2023, the HRD Team led by Mr. Christian Dave V. Fernandez discussed the overview of PFDA, including its mandate, core values, mission, and vision. Mr. Fernandez also discussed the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Government Employees and Office Decorum, Employee Discipline, Attendance Policies and Procedures, and other HR-related concerns.
Afterward, Information Technology Division-CPMISD Chief Mr. Thadeus A. Mariano discussed the functions of the PFDA Portal, the proper use of official govmail, and other IT-related concerns. Then, Corporate Planning Division OIC-Chief Mr. Aaron Amberson A. Dalisay talked about the PFDA’s Strategic Map, Governance Commission for GOCCs (GCG) Commitments and Expectations.
Lastly, Engr. Louie Jie Miguel T. Pineda of the Technical Services Department walked the participants through the various PFDA infrastructures and ongoing rehabilitations and constructions nationwide.
Approximately 160 participants from the PFDA-Central Office (PFDA-CO) and Regional Fish Ports (RFP) completed the program.
Meanwhile, on October 25 and 27, 2023, some 36 participants from the PFDA-CO had an Operating Unit Tour in the PFDA–Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) to further expand their knowledge about port operations.
During the tour, the participants learned about the main functions and operations of the port’s Harbor Operations Division, Market Operations Division, and One-stop shop.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division with reports from Christian Dave V. Fernandez – ASD-HRD)
In a bid to reinforce cybersecurity awareness in the agency, Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), through its Information Technology Division (ITD)-CPMISD, conducted an agency-wide Technology Education in Cybersecurity Talks (TecTalks) on November 8 to 10, 2023.
This three-day cybersecurity awareness campaign was the agency’s step to staying informed, alert, and proactive in protecting all digital assets and educating all PFDA personnel nationwide.
In her opening remarks, Corporate Planning and Management Information Services Department (CPMISD) Manager Ms. Gina J. Reyes said that the initiative is relevant and timely in the age of virtual workspace both for personal and professional aspects, thus the PFDA Top Management deemed it necessary to have this cybersecurity awareness campaign to protect the clients, stakeholders, and the agency and its employees.
ITD Chief Mr. Thadeus A. Mariano was the resource speaker for the three-day awareness campaign. Mr. Mariano had an in-depth discussion on protecting your account, spotting a fake email, protecting your devices, and the dos and don’ts of cybersecurity practice.
“It is time to be aware because cyberattacks are prevalent nowadays. Cybersecurity starts with us, so let us all make it a way of life. Always remember to STOP, THINK, and ACT SAFELY,” Mr. Mariano said.
Mr. Mariano assured the participants that security measures are continuously implemented, improved, and updated by the ITD to protect the clients, stakeholders, and the agency from the negative entities lurking around our cyberspace.
Participants from all PFDA Central Office units actively participated in the cybersecurity awareness campaign.
Furthermore, staff and personnel from the PFDA Regional Fish Ports are set to have their cybersecurity awareness campaign through their IT Point Person.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez and Paul Vincent R. del Rosario – Public Information Division)
The Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) warmly welcomes the appointment of Sec. Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. as the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Chairperson of PFDA Board of Directors. The PFDA family is excited to work hand-in-hand with Secretary Laurel in providing world-class fishery post-harvest facilities and quality service to Filipinos nationwide.
With his vast experience and expertise in the agri-fishery industry, we are confident that Secretary Laurel will bring the Philippine agriculture sector to greater heights.
Photo credits: Presidential Communications Office
(PFDA Public Information Division)
Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) and the Local Government Unit of City of Mati inaugurated the newly constructed Mati City Fish Port in Brgy. Centro, City of Mati, Davao Oriental on October 23, 2023.
The construction of the Mati City Fish Port aims to provide the city with an adequate post-harvest facility that will facilitate the handling and distribution of fish and fishery products, efficiently and effectively ensure food security, and sustain the incomes of fishery-based households and enterprises in the area.
During the opening ceremony, PFDA Acting General Manager Atty. Glen A. Pangapalan said this project is a testament that when the local government works together with national government agencies, we can achieve a fruitful project like the Mati City Fish Port.
“Mati City is a very strategic location to build a fish port because it is located along the eastern seaboard and is a tuna highway. With this, there is a big potential for Mati City Fish Port to be a bigger fish port. Continue working with enthusiasm to further develop the Mati City Fish Port,” Atty. Pangapalan said.
In addition, GM Pangapalan invited the local fishing operators to support and utilize the new Mati City Fish Port to improve the economic trade and activity and boost the tourism industry in the city.
Moreover, Mayor Hon. Michelle Marie Denise Nakpil Rabat said that this is indeed a momentous event for Mati City and extended her utmost appreciation to PFDA for taking the risk of funding this project.
“Mati City has so much potential, and we should take advantage of this. To PFDA and to everyone who helped us in this project, thank you very much for making our dreams into reality,” Mayor Rabat said.
The ceremony was also attended by the PFDA Top Management and officers, City of Mati Councilor Samuel Rodriguez, and BM Shella Go, District II – Board Member of Davao Oriental.
Local fish producers, fish buyers (wholesalers, retailers, and viajeros), and constituents of Mati City are expected to benefit from the project. The Mati City Fish Port has a market hall, harbor area, fish landing, and other necessary components of a post-harvest facility.
(Mc Christian Julius A. Macaranas II and Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division)
Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), through its Quality Assurance Division - Operations Services Department (QAD-OSD), held a Workshop on the Development of the Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) with members of the Food Safety and Environmental Management Unit (FSEMU) of the PFDA Regional Fish Port on October 16 to 20, 2023 at the University Hotel, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City.
The five-day workshop was aimed to initiate the development of SSOPs for market halls and cold storage facilities of the operating units, as well as to provide an in-depth understanding of the concepts of SSOP.
Mr. Dennis E. Tiotangco, former Chief of Fisheries Inspection Unit of Fisheries Inspection and Quarantine Division at the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, was the resource speaker during the SSOP workshop.
In the span of five days, Mr. Tiotangco discussed eight key sanitation control procedures, including the safety of water; condition and cleanliness of food contact surfaces; prevention of cross-contamination; maintenance of handwashing, hand sanitizing, and toilet facilities; protection from adulterants; proper labeling, storage, and use of toxic compounds; control of health employee; and exclusion of pest.
QAD Officer-in-Charge Mr. Emilio Paul M. Candelaria, Quality Control/Assurance Officer Mr. Marco Polo Pangilinan, and QC/A Inspector Ms. Kimberly S. Orande were the facilitators during the five-day workshop.
A total of 18 FSEMU members across all PFDA ports actively participated during the SSOP workshop.
The activity was in conjunction with the Food Safety Awareness Week held every fourth week of October. This year’s observance bears the theme “Pagkaing ligtas, masustansya at sapat, susi sa magandang kalusugan ng lahat.”
(Mark Angelo N. Perez and Paul Vincent R. del Rosario – Public Information Division with reports from Kimberly S. Orande – QAD-OSD)
Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) received a certification of recognition from the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) for playing a significant role in supporting cooperatives during the CDA Gawad Parangal 2023, held at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City on October 13, 2022.
The CDA acknowledged the PFDA’s steadfast support in cooperative development by creating opportunities, expanding access to resources, and building a more inclusive and prosperous future for cooperatives through the PFDA isDA ON THE GO (iOTG) Program.
The iOTG partnership between the PFDA and CDA that began in October 2021 continues to support and empower cooperatives in Metro Manila and various provinces in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
The awarding ceremony is in line with the celebration of National Cooperative Month 2023 with the theme, “Cooperatives: Pioneering the Path to Recovery Amidst Modern Challenges of Climate Change and Food Security."
Ms. Janet T. Manalo, Chief of the Regional Municipal Port Operations Division (RMPOD), received the award on behalf of the agency.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division)
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