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| PFDA-GSFPC inoculates port workers in partnership with General Santos LGU. A total of 2,500 fish port workers, laborers, and plant and cannery workers from PFDA – General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC) received their COVID-19 vaccine. | |||
Under the combined efforts of Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) and the local government unit of General Santos City, a total of 2,500 fish port workers, laborers, and plant and cannery workers from PFDA – General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC) received their COVID-19 vaccine, held at the Fish Port Complex Bakuna Center in Market Hall 1 on July 24 and 26-28, 2021.
This COVID-19 vaccination program aims to have PFDA-GSFPC employees protected against the spread of the virus. The agency and GenSan-LGU wanted to ensure the safety and security of everyone working inside the port, especially those economic frontliners who are consistently working amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Even before the pandemic, PFDA-GSFPC is considered to be one of the sturdiest economic pillars not only in the city but in the entire region.
General Santos City Health Officer Dr. Rochelle Gajete-Oco expressed her appreciation for the all-out support of PFDA-GSFPC management in this endeavor. Moreover, she thanked the warm acceptance of the fish port staff and personnel for their willingness to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.
“We are equally grateful for the effort in making our Resbakuna Express jab a success. We will regroup and build a stronger team,” Dr. Oco said.
Through generous contributions of SARGEN Fish Port Tuna Handline Fishing Association Inc. and Socsksargen Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries, Inc. (SFFAII), who both allocated COVID-19 vaccines for the fish port workers, PFDA-GSFPC is looking forward to having more vaccine doses for essential workers under the A2, A3, and A4 priority group and a possible extension of the vaccination rollout.
The 2,500 vaccines were part of the 15,000 doses directly delivered to the city, as committed by the National Task Force against COVID-19 Chief Implementer and Vaccine Czar Carlito Galvez Jr.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division with reports and photos from Paris U.Y. Ayon – PFDA – GSFPC)
PFDA-Sual Fish Port registers increase in unloading volume amid enhanced monsoon rains
Despite strong winds and relentless downpour caused by Typhoon Fabian and enhanced southwest monsoon, Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – Sual Fish Port (PFDA-SFP) registered a 64.31 percent increase during July 19 - 25, 2021 unloading period.
According to the agency’s Modified Integrated Corporate Reporting System (MICRS), PFDA-SFP showed a significant increase totaling 79.13 metric tons (MT) in its weekly fish unloading volume despite extreme challenges brought by Fabian and enhanced Hanging Habagat.
Based on the collected data, the volume of unloaded fish in all Regional Fish Ports (RFPs) were knocked back as severe weather conditions hit the country, but PFDA-SFP remained steadfast and delivered a significant increase in volume of fish to supply all its consumers.
Records showed that skipjack tuna or gulyasan took the position as the number one fish species with the highest availability of supply at 34.3 MT, followed by galunggong (29.4 MT) and yellowfin tuna (12.075 MT).
As the typhoon continues to move further away from the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), scattered rains are still expected due to intensified Habagat. Nevertheless, PFDA-SFP will double its effort to maintain, or even surpass, its high unloading volume and deliver quality and affordable fish to its clients and stakeholders.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division)
Weekly Briefer for the July 19 to 25, 2021 period and volume of fish sold at isDA ON THE GO as of July 28, 2021
Due to intense persistent downpour caused by Typhoon Fabian, fish unloading volume in Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Regional Fish Ports (RFP) went down by half compared from previous week’s record but still managed to significantly unload 6,056.45 metric tons (MT) during the July 19 to 25, 2021 unloading period.
According to a two-week comparative report from the Operations Services Department (OSD), this week’s decline was due to Fabian which enhanced southwest monsoon rains or Hanging Habagat affecting various port and market operations in all RFPs.
However, PFDA – Sual Fish Port (PFDA-SFP) maintained an increasing record after registering a 64.31% increase, or equivalent to 79.13 MT of fish.
On a brighter note, the agency’s isDA ON THE GO (iOTG) Project continuously provides quality and affordable fresh-frozen fishery products in Metro Manila and various areas in Luzon despite the sudden shift in fish unloading volume.
Based on the report, the iOTG project has already sold a total of 122,529.17 kilograms of affordable fishery products and has served more than 435,118 families since the start of the pandemic last March 2020.
(Report by Mark Angelo N. Perez and infographic by Paul Vincent Del Rosario - Public Information Division)
PFDA Weekly Briefer for the July 12 to 18, 2021 Period
Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Regional Fish Ports (RFP) delivered 12,315.63 metric tons (MT) of fishery products available to all customers nationwide during the July 12 to 18, 2021 unloading period.
According to a two-week comparative report gathered by the Operations Services Department (OSD), the aggregate weekly fish unloading across all PFDA RFPs experienced a slim decline of 7.86 percent in mid-July.
Despite the slight drop, PFDA – Davao Fish Port Complex (PFDA-DFPC) unloaded 125.78 MT of fish or equivalent to a 78.76% increase compared to its previous week unloading. Subsequently, PFDA – Zamboanga Fish Port Complex (PFDA-ZFPC) also recorded a significant increase in its weekly fish unloading volume totaling 69.99% (257.55 MT).
On the other hand, PFDA – General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC) and PFDA – Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) both suffered a blow in this week’s unloading period. Nevertheless, these powerhouse fish ports managed to unload two of the highest volumes for the week at 5,880.95 MT and 3,426.67 MT, respectively.
Meanwhile, PFDA – Bulan Fish Port Complex (PFDA-BFPC) continues to ride the positive trend with a 0.22% increase or equal to 1,546.92 MT of fish.
In addition, PFDA – Lucena Fish Port Complex recorded an increase of 2.90% (477.13 MT) in weekly unloading for the third consecutive time.
(Report by Mark Angelo N. Perez and infographic by Paul Vincent Del Rosario - Public Information Division)
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| PFDA JOINS DA, TAGUIG LGU IN MOA SIGNING, GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY. As part of this partnership, PFDA will be leading the construction of a 6,000-square meter modern fish market which is one of the components of this project. | ||
In the pursuit of maintaining the city’s “probinsyudad” principle, Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), in partnership with Taguig City local government unit (LGU), conducted the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement, groundbreaking ceremony, and time capsule laying for a soon-to-rise modern fish market, held in Bicutan, Taguig City on July 20, 2021.
The development of this two-hectare project dubbed as Taguig Agro-Industrial Hub for Freshwater Aquaculture and Urban Farming is under the Department of Agriculture (DA)’s Agri-Industrial Business Corridors (ABCs) which aims to provide smallholder farmers and fisherfolk access to resources, including state-of-the-art production technology, hatcheries and nurseries, capital, and value-adding facilities.
As part of this partnership, PFDA will be leading the construction of a 6,000-square meter modern fish market which is one of the components of this project.
The MOA was signed by Agriculture Secretary Dr. William D. Dar, Laguna Lake Development Authority General Manager Jaime C. Medina, and Taguig City Mayor Lino Edgardo S. Cayetano.
According to Sec Dar, this collaboration reflects a good partnership between DA and the Taguig LGU. “This will level up the urban agriculture of the country,” the Secretary said.
In addition, Taguig City Mayor Cayetano said that the city will remain pro-active in the development of agri-fishery sector which is part of the “probinsyudad” principle of the city.
Undersecretary for Agri-Industrialization and Fisheries Cheryl Marie Natividad-Caballero, Second District Representative Cong. Maria Laarni L. Cayetano, First District Representative Cong. Alan Peter Cayetano, Bureau of Plants and Industry Director George Y. Culaste, PFDA Acting Assistant General Manager Ms. Iris R. de Vera, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources National Director Commodore Eduardo B. Gongona PCG (Ret), Bureau of Soils and Water Management Director Sonia M. Salguero, Acting Assistant General Manager Laguna Lake Development Authority Generoso M. Dungo, Taguig City LGU City Agriculturist Emelita P. Solis witnessed today’s momentous activity.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division)
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| PFDA conducts blessing and ribbon-cutting of isDA ON THE GO reefer vans at PFDA-NFPC grounds |
Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) conducted the blessing and ribbon-cutting of 15 new isDA ON THE GO (iOTG) reefer vans, held at the grounds of PFDA - Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) on July 16, 2021.
The iOTG is PFDA's flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project which aims to transport low-cost fresh-frozen fishery products to consumers. In addition, this distribution of iOTG trucks is part of the agency's expansion project to extend the delivery of adequate fishery products nationwide through the agency's Regional Fish Ports (RFPs).
PFDA Acting AGM Ms. Iris R. de Vera is also present at the blessing of iOTG reefer vans
According to Acting Assistant General Manager Ms. Iris R. de Vera, the PFDA also accumulated chest freezers besides these reefer vans. She added that if the budget for 2022 is approved, the agency will have a P90-million worth of project for this same endeavor.
"The main objective of the iOTG project is to distribute affordable fish in Metro Manila and other deficit areas and ensure sufficiency of fish supply in these areas. We are encouraging everyone to work as one in this effort to enhance the operations of iOTG," AGM de Vera said.
Each insulated truck can carry a net weight of 1.6 tons of fish. These trucks are equipped with state-of-the-art devices including a high-powered cooling system, emergency button, and reverse camera, among others, to ensure not only the quality of the products but also the safety of the delivery team.
PFDA-NFPC Port Manager Luz P. Ortiz and PFDA Finance Services Department Manager Mr. Jose A. Ruiz, Jr. lead the customary tossing of coins
Former Assistant General Manager Engr. Miguel B. Lamberte Jr., Administrative Services Department Acting Manager Atty. Edward M. Campos, Finance Services Department Manager Mr. Jose A. Ruiz Jr., Technical Services Department Manager Engr. Danilo A. Axalan, Public Information Division Officer-In-Charge Mr. Mc Christian Julius A. Macaranas II, NFPC Port Manager Ms. Luz P. Ortiz, members of Eco-Friendly Women of Navotas, and members of the iOTG team from NFPC and Central Office were also present in the blessing and ribbon-cutting ceremony.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division)
Weekly Briefer for the July 5 to 11, 2021 Period
Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) recorded its second-highest weekly fish unloading volume of the year after its Regional Fish Ports (RFP) registered a whopping 13,366.08 metric tons (MT) of unloaded fish during the July 5 to 11, 2021 period.
Based on a two-week comparative report collected by the Operations Services Department (OSD), PFDA RFPs have recorded an 18.01 percent increase compared to last week’s unloading volume. By far, this is the second 13K mark achieved by the RFPs this year since March.
According to the data, all fish ports managed to increase their unloading volume and reach the positive trend with PFDA – General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC) and PFDA – Davao Fish Port Complex (PFDA-DFPC) being the top-performing fish ports for the week.
After weeks of recovery, PFDA-GSFPC is once again at the top of the list this week with 6,557.62 MT of unloaded fish, or equivalent to a 32.12% increase in volume. This record is nearly half the combined total volume of all fish ports.
On the other hand, PFDA – Davao Fish Port Complex (PFDA-DFPC) has significantly improved its weekly unloading volume following last week’s decline. This week, the fish port delivered 70.36 MT of fish or a 151.80% increase.
Meanwhile, PFDA – Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) maintained its positive unloading streak, registering 3,921.41 MT of fish for all its clients and stakeholders. Also, PFDA – Bulan Fish Port Complex (PFDA-BFPC) perfectly retained its weekly unloading volume at 1,543.59 MT.
Subsequently, it was also a good week for PFDA – Iloilo Fish Port Complex (PFDA-IFPC) and PFDA – Lucena Fish Port Complex (PFDA-LFPC), delivering 571.27 MT (23.78%) and 463.70 MT (11.87%), respectively, to all their consumers.
Likewise, PFDA – Sual Fish Port (PFDA-SFP) continues to improve its weekly unloading volume with 86.62 MT (57.63%). And lastly, PFDA – Zamboanga Fish Port Complex (PFDA-ZFPC) remains consistent in delivering adequate fish supply to its consumers with 151.51 MT (39.45%).
(Report by Mark Angelo N. Perez and infographic by Paul Vincent Del Rosario - Public Information Division)
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