PFDA WEEKLY BRIEFER FOR THE OCTOBER 18 TO 24, 2021 UNLOADING PERIOD
Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Regional Fish Ports (RFP) hit a record high in the second semester of 2021, according to a two-week comparative report from the Operations Services Department (OSD).
Based on the report, during the October 18 -24, 2021 unloading period, all PFDA ports registered 12,643.69 metric tons (MT) of fishery products or equivalent to a 53.64% increase compared to last week’s data. This record is the second-highest unloading volume ever recorded by all RFPs since July 2021.
Leading this week’s rise in unloading volume with a noteworthy increase of 103.07% is the PFDA – General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC). The port unloaded 5,887.40 MT of fish and fishery products for all its clients and stakeholders.
In addition, the PFDA – Navotas Fish Port Complex also recorded a significant increase in unloading for two straight weeks after delivering 5,411.00 MT of fish (29.85% increase).
Moreover, the PFDA – Bulan Fish Port Complex (PFDA-BFPC) and the PFDA – Davao Fish Port Complex (PFDA-DFPC) doubled their weekly unloading volume. Records showed that the ports distributed 476.66 MT (108.46% increase) and 105.11 MT (116.13% increase), respectively.
Subsequently, the PFDA – Sual Fish Port (PFDA-SFP) increased its weekly unloading volume five times compared to its unloading record from the previous week totaling 54.71 MT of fish (487.594% increase).
Finally, the PFDA – Lucena Fish Port Complex showed a consistent performance with 276.94 MT of unloading fish supply (0.23% increase).
As of October 24, all PFDA ports have unloaded a total of 886,865.65 MT of fish since the beginning of the pandemic last March 2020.
(Report by Mark Angelo N. Perez and infographic by Paul Vincent Del Rosario - Public Information Division)
PFDA – Iloilo Fish Port Complex
What is more fitting for the “Heart of the Philippines” than to have exceptional and well-built infrastructures and establishments? With the agency’s ongoing rehabilitation project, the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – Iloilo Fish Port Complex will soon be the center of business where more port vessels can unload an adequate amount of fishery products. As of September 30, the construction and development in PFDA-IFPC is at 49.72%.
PFDA – Davao Fish Port Complex
Known for its bustling economic activities and urban growth, Davao City is home to modernized infrastructures and lifestyle. As of September 30, the innovation and development of the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – Davao Fish Port Complex (PFDA-DFPC) has reached 78.06%. With this, the city of Davao will live up to its name as one of the most competitive cities in Mindanao.
As the industry continues to battle enhanced southwest monsoon rains, Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Regional Fish Ports (RFPs) regained their strengths and recorded a significant collective increase of 18.86 percent or equivalent to 8,229.54 metric tons (MT) of unloaded fish during the October 11 to 17, 2021 period.
According to a two-week comparative report from the Operations Services Department (OSD), this week’s significant increase was greatly influenced by the noteworthy performance of the PFDA – Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC). Data showed that PFDA-NFPC registered 4,167.21 MT of fish (66.05% increase).
In addition, the PFDA – Bulan Fish Port Complex (PFDA-BFPC) has recovered from weeks of decline and has finally shifted to a positive trend. The port managed to unload 228.66 MT (28.66% increase) of fish for all its clients.
Moreover, the PFDA – Davao Fish Port Complex (PFDA-DFPC) was also on top of its game this week. After weeks of decline, PFDA-DFPC made a positive shift and recorded 48.63 MT of fish (22.57% increase).
As of October 17, all PFDA ports have unloaded a total of 873,412.05 MT of fish since the pandemic started in March last year.
(Report by Mark Angelo N. Perez and infographic by Paul Vincent Del Rosario - Public Information Division)
Despite facing a severe tropical storm, Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Regional Fish Ports (RFPs) managed to unload 6,923.62 metric tons (MT) of fish during the October 4 to 10, 2021 period.
According to a two-week comparative report from the Operations Services Department (OSD), PFDA RFPs suffered a minor decline due to moderate to rough seas prevailing over the seaboards of the country brought by Storm Maring. Nonetheless, all PFDA ports managed to deliver enough supply of fishery products to all their customers in their respective regions.
Based on the report, the PFDA – Sual Fish Port (PFDA-SFP) was the only fish port that recorded an increase in weekly unloading. Data showed that PFDA-SFP unloaded 145.60 MT, or equivalent to a 0.36% increase.
On the other hand, despite a decline, the PFDA – General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC) contributed to almost half of this week’s total volume after registering 3,048.58 MT of fish and fishery products.
As of October 10, all PFDA ports have unloaded a total of 863,585.08 MT of fish since the beginning of the pandemic last March 2020.
(Report by Mark Angelo N. Perez and infographic by Paul Vincent Del Rosario - Public Information Division)
The Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) joins in the celebration of World Food Day 2021 with the theme "Our actions are our future - Better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life" on October 15, 2021.
As one of the leading organizations in the Philippines promoting food security and zero hunger through various post-processing services, the agency has participated in this global food celebration, in line with the 76th founding anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
The PFDA firmly believes that this annual celebration marks the tenacity and resilience of the fisheries sector in delivering high-quality and affordable fish supply all over the country amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) and Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) have launched the isDA ON THE GO (iOTG) partnership project in line with the celebration of the Cooperative Month 2021, held at the CDA Grounds, Cubao, Quezon City, on October 14, 2021.
Five CDA-identified cooperatives all over Metro Manila each received one top-of-the-line inverter chest freezer, which will be utilized for the selling of fresh-frozen fishery products under the iOTG initiative.
The beneficiaries of today’s launching were Homenet Producers Cooperative in Quezon City, Limardina Multi-Purpose Cooperative in Valenzuela City, Samahan ng Manininda sa Pamilihang Bayan ng Maypajo Caloocan Credit Cooperative (SAMOCA-CC), and Nuesta Señora del Rosario Credit Cooperative in Malabon City, and DOT ATDA Transport Service Cooperative in Pasay City.
As part of the iOTG expansion plan, 55 more cooperatives from various sectors will soon receive their brand new chest freezers and be part of the partnership project of PFDA and CDA.
During his message, Agriculture Secretary Dr. William D. Dar commended the partnership between PFDA and CDA in penetrating more markets in Metro Manila with high-quality and budget-friendly fishery products. He believes that food security is equal to handling and managing the COVID-19 pandemic, which is what isDA ON THE GO is all about.
“I consider this event today as a very historic event because we are expanding our partnership with CDA in promoting and enhancing cooperative development of the country, particularly in the fisheries sector. With this partnership opportunity between PFDA and CDA, there will now be a new system of delivering and marketing affordable fisheries products and other commodities through empowered cooperatives in Metro Manila,” Secretary Dar said.
In addition, CDA Chairperson Undersecretary Joseph B. Encabo expressed his heartfelt gratitude towards Secretary Dar and PFDA General Manager Atty. Glen A. Pangapalan for this significant partnership. He said this is the start of a new beginning towards helping small, micro, and medium cooperatives to engage and strengthen their capabilities and livelihood programs.
“This is a project born out of a joint initiative of the PFDA and CDA in the unanimous goal of uplifting and empowering cooperatives in the fisheries sector. It is my greatest hope that this fruitful partnership with the Department of Agriculture, through the PFDA, shall further blossom and thrive towards many more collaborative projects,” USec. Encabo expressed.
To formally launch the collaboration project, GM Pangapalan and CDA Chairperson USec. Encabo inked a Memorandum of Understanding that was witnessed by Secretary Dar and CDA Assistant Secretary (ASec.) Dr. Virgilio R. Lazaga.
Subsequently, representatives from the CDA-identified cooperatives signed a contract agreement with PFDA.
Ms. Cecilia Lim of SAMOCA-CC said that being one of the recipients of the iOTG partnership between PFDA and CDA is a great opportunity not just for their cooperative, but also for their customers.
“Kami po ay lubos na nagpapasalamat sa CDA at PFDA dahil ito po ay malaking tulong sa aming kooperatiba lalo na sa amin na nag-uumpisa pa lamang,” Ms. Lim expressed.
On the other hand, Ms. Mirna Magbitang, Founding Chair of Homenet Producers Cooperative, said that they are very thankful to PFDA and CDA because, through this iOTG partnership project, we know that we can help the fisherfolk from the different areas in the Philippines who are having problems with selling their products.
“This is one initiative which we know is towards empowering communities and the members of the cooperatives. More power to CDA and PFDA. We will be looking forward to more partnerships in the future other than iOTG, if possible,” Ms. Magbitang said.
USec. for Agri-Industrialization and for Fisheries Cheryl Marie Natividad-Caballero, Asec. Noel O. Reyes, and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Director Commodore Eduardo B. Gongona graced today’s activity. Members of the iOTG team of PFDA, including Operations Services Department (OSD) Manager Mr. Eric M. Sims, Regional & Municipal Project Operations Division Chief Ms. Janet T. Manalo, and PFDA – Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) Port Manager Ms. Luz P. Ortiz were also present during the launching.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division with photos from Ali-Jim P. Subang - Public Information Division)
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