Philippine National Police Maritime Group – Regional Maritime Unit-NCR (RMU-NCR) has recognized Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) as one of the recipients of the "Outstanding RMU-NCR Stakeholders”, held on November 22, 2021, at the RMU-NCR Headquarters in Navotas City.
PNP Maritime Group Director PBGen. John Mitchell V. Jamili awarded the memento to PFDA-NFPC as a sign of gratitude for its full and continuous support and assistance to the RMU-NCR in maintaining the peace and order in the area and providing an office building for both the Northern and HRMU-NCR. The award was accepted by PFDA-NFPC Acting Assistant Port Manager (APM) Arfilo Catipay on behalf of Port Manager Luz P. Ortiz.
Moreover, PBGen. Jamili and APM Catipay led the oath-taking ceremony of volunteers for RMU-NCR’s “Saviors of the Sea” program.
The program aims to institutionalize the active support and participation of volunteers from the coastal community in raising awareness and concern in preserving and protecting our maritime environment.
Other stakeholders attended the activity to witness the awarding and oath-taking ceremony.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division with report and photos from Ms. Kristine Joy Tuazon – PFDA-NFPC)
Despite last week’s imposition of the closed fishing season in Northern Palawan this November, Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Regional Fish Ports (RFP) managed to deliver 10,597.42 metric tons (MT) of fishery products during the November 8-14, 2021 unloading period.
According to a two-week comparative report from the Operations Services Department (OSD), the total weekly fish unloading for all RFPs increased by 11.55% amidst various fish conservation measures conducted in one of the biggest fishing grounds of PFDA ports.
Based on the report, one of the top-performing ports for the week was the PFDA – General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC) with 4,715.08 MT or equivalent to a 42.54% increase.
In addition, the PFDA – Lucena Fish Port Complex (PFDA-LFPC) also reached a significant turnout after delivering 316.68 MT of fish (12.84% increase).
Moreover, the PFDA – Zamboanga Fish Port Complex (PFDA-ZFPC) distributed 251.86 MT of fishery products (9.97% increase).
On the other hand, the PFDA – Sual Fish Port (PFDA-SFP) returned to sea and delivered 90.69 MT of fish.
(Report by Mark Angelo N. Perez and infographic by Paul Vincent Del Rosario - Public Information Division)
Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) has reestablished its compliance to international standards of service after earning the ISO 9001:2015 Certification for Quality Management System on November 15, 2021.
During the recertification audit, the certification body from SOCOTEC Certification Philippines, Inc. commended the PFDA-NFPC management for attaining office performance targets despite the many challenges encountered during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also noted that the port has generally matured in terms of its Quality Management System (QMS), as seen through the preparedness of the QMS Team and the different divisions/units for the recent audit.
The positive audit findings include (1) the port management’s prompt response to feedback and complaints received via the 8888 hotline; (2) employee awareness of pertinent standards and requirements; (3) conduct of post-training evaluation; and (4) provision of relevant programs and measures in support of port operations.
PFDA-NFPC Port Manager (PM) Ms. Luz P. Ortiz expressed her gratitude to the auditors for their favorable comments and inputs regarding the whole-day activity. She also thanked the PFDA Top Management, headed by PFDA General Manager Atty. Glen A. Pangapalan, for their unwavering support to the PFDA-NFPC’s port operations.
In addition, PM Luz acknowledged the full cooperation and outstanding efforts of all port officers and staff in the preparations for the Recertification Audit and in ensuring the continuous implementation and enhancement of the PFDA-NFPC Quality Management System.
In line with this success, various units from the PFDA Central Office will also have their reaccreditation audit before the year ends.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Officer with report and photos from Ms. Kristine Joy Tuazon - PFDA - NFPC and PFDA – NFPC Facebook Page)
PUBLIC ADVISORY 10-2021: TEMPORARY RELOCATION ADVISORY
Date Released: November 16, 2021
To give way to its ongoing renovation, the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) – Central Office has moved to its temporary location at the PCA Building, Commonwealth Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City (former office of BFAR Central Office above Landbank Quezon City Circle branch).
In line with the temporary relocation, the PFDA highly encourages clients, stakeholders, and industry partners to contact the office through email for you to experience the same quality and unhampered service at its new address.
You may send your respective email requests at the email addresses indicated in the photo.
The agency will release a new public advisory once the transfer of telephone numbers is complete.
We look forward to working with you from our new location.
Thirty division chiefs and officers-in-charge (OIC) from Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Central Office and all Regional Fish Ports (RFPs) have engaged in a two-day seminar-workshop entitled Leadership Management Training held via teleconference on November 4 and 5, 2021.
Through this training that was led by the PFDA Administrative Services Department – Human Resource Division (ASD-HRD), in partnership with the University of the Philippines - Institute of Small-Scale Industries (UP-ISSI), the agency seeks to help managers learn new leadership techniques and refine old managerial skills to effectively run their respective teams.
The PFDA believes that leadership training like this can help raise the productivity of all employees by motivating and educating division chiefs and OICs so that they can implement company strategies and train subordinates towards better work performance.
During the two-day training, the participants learned about the fundamental concepts of leadership and identifying needs, followed by stress management and goal setting.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division)
WEEKLY BRIEFER: Fish unloading in PFDA RFPs continues to rise, ends October 2021 with 13K MT of fish
PFDA Weekly Briefer for the October 25 to 31, 2021 unloading period
Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Regional Fish Ports (RFP) continued its positive unloading streak ending the month of October 2021 with 13,063.81 metric tons (MT) or equivalent to a 3.32 percent increase during the October 25 to 31 unloading period.
Based on a two-week comparative report submitted by the Operations Services Department (OSD), the aggregate fish unloading volume of all PFDA ports is continuously rising despite the closed fishing season in northern Palawan starting November 1.
According to the report, the PFDA – General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC) maintained its position as one of the top-performing ports during the last week of October. Data showed that PFDA-GSFPC delivered 6,224.98 MT (5.73% increase) of fish. This volume accounts for the highest unloading volume among all PFDA RFPs.
In addition, the PFDA – Zamboanga Fish Port Complex (PFDA-ZFPC) registered 164.76 MT of fish or equal to a 167.29% increase, a significant recovery from last week’s slump.
Moreover, the PFDA – Sual Fish Port (PFDA-SFP) doubles its weekly unloading volume at 102.59 MT.
Subsequently, the PFDA – Iloilo Fish Port Complex (PFDA-IFPC) and the PFDA – Lucena Fish Port Complex (PFDA-LFPC) both ended the month of October at a positive trend. The ports managed to unload 383.57 MT (3.60% increase) and 283.07 MT (2.22% increase), subsequently.
With the continuous increase in unloading volume, the PFDA’s isDA ON THE GO (iOTG) Flagship Project continues to provide pocket-friendly and high-quality fish and fishery products to all its consumers.
This October 2021, the project sold 2.39 MT of iOTG products to all of its customers in over 100 outlets in the National Capital Region and other selected areas outside Manila.
As of October 28, the iOTG initiative has sold 128.82 MT of fish and fishery products since the COVID-19 pandemic began last March 2020.
(Report by Mark Angelo N. Perez and infographic by Paul Vincent Del Rosario - Public Information Division)
Representative from the National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources - Regional Field Office 1 (BFAR - RFO1) visited the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – Sual Fish Port (PFDA-SFP) to discuss the port’s operations, as well as ongoing and upcoming projects, held on November 3, 2021.
During the meeting with the NFRDI and BFAR team, PFDA-SFP Officer-in-Charge Mr. Francisco Romeo G. Escandor Jr. discussed the current operation status of the port. Mr. Escandor also presented the components of the port’s flagship rehabilitation project which will be commencing soon.
As of September 30, the planned rehabilitation in PFDA-SFP is up for project implementation. With that, the reconstruction and improvement of the port is expected to begin later in the year.
(Mark Angelo N Perez – Public Information Division with report and photos from Rodel B. Gabuya of PFDA-SFP)
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