Published: 17 May 2021

Padayon, IFPC. Popularly known as the "Heart of the Philippines", the city of Iloilo had more reasons to be proud of after the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority - Iloilo Fish Port Complex (PFDA-IFPC) recorded a 19 percent increase, equivalent to 539.07 metric tons (MT), in its weekly unloading volume during the May 7-13 period.

Popularly known as the "Heart of the Philippines", the city of Iloilo had more reasons to be proud of after the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority - Iloilo Fish Port Complex (PFDA-IFPC) recorded a 19 percent increase, equivalent to 539.07 metric tons (MT), in its weekly unloading volume during the May 7-13 period.

According to a centralized fish unloading report by the PFDA RFPs, Operations Services Department (OSD) and Public Information Division (PID), PFDA-IFPC successfully maintains an upward fish unloading trend since a slight decline brought by recent super typhoon Bising in mid-April.

Based on the report, milkfish took the position as the number one fish species with the highest supply at 108.19 MT, followed by galunggong (89.29 MT), eastern little tuna (53.20 MT), sardines (44.59 MT), and matangbaka (39.10 MT).

 As PFDA-IFPC sustains its weekly unloading volume, the port will continue to celebrate its continuous increase by working tirelessly to provide enough fish products to its clients and stakeholders.

(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division)

Published: 12 May 2021

Embracing gender equality in the workplace. In support of gender sensitivity and equality in the workplace, Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) has conducted the blessing of the agency’s first-ever Gender and Development (GAD) building on May 11, 2021.

In support of gender sensitivity and equality in the workplace, Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) has conducted the blessing of the agency’s first-ever Gender and Development (GAD) building on May 11, 2021.

The newly constructed building is the first facility established by the agency for GAD-related events, activities, and programs for its employees, stakeholders, and clients. This development is another step closer towards a more GAD-responsive PFDA.

Representatives from the Office of the Port Manager, NFPC – GAD Technical Working Group, and other port staff witnessed the blessing ceremony of the building.

(Mark Angelo N. Perez - Public Information Division with reports from Cerespink A. Aguila - Navotas Fish Port Complex)

Published: 11 May 2021

PFDA RFPs weekly fish unloading volume for May 3 to 9, 2021 period and volume of fish sold at isDA ON THE GO (iOTG) outlets as of May 11, 2021

Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) has capped off another week with a positive fish unloading streak after recording 12,953.64 metric tons (MT) of unloaded fish supply through the agency’s Regional Fish Ports (RFP) during the May 3 to 9, 2021 period. 

According to a two-week comparative report from the Operations Services Department (OSD), this week’s record is a 4.02% jump from last week’s unloading supply. By far, this is the highest volume to be ever recorded since the start of the second quarter of the year. 

The top-performing ports for the week were General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC) with an 11.08% increase equivalent to 7,160.46 MT and Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) with a 7.54% growth or 3,581.29 MT. 

Subsequently, also maintaining its positive streak is Lucena Fish Port Complex (PFDA-LFPC) with 373.42 MT (23.82%) of unloaded fish supply. 

In addition, Zamboanga Fish Port Complex (PFDA-ZFPC) and Sual Fish Port (PFDA-SFP) continued to provide their stakeholders with enough fish supply after unloading 110.92 MT (32.44%) and 38.53 (46.78%), respectively.  

Meanwhile, Iloilo Fish Port Complex (PFDA-IFPC) recovered from last week’s negative trend and unloaded 478.73 MT of fish (18%). 

On the other hand, Bulan Fish Port Complex (PFDA-BFPC) tumbled a bit this week but still managed to unload 1,178.16 MT of fish. 

In connection to this week’s increase in unloading supply, PFDA’s isDA ON THE GO (iOTG) Project continues to deliver affordable fishery products to its consumers within Metro Manila and selected areas in Luzon. 

As of May 9, the agency’s iOTG project has already sold a total of 113,311.97 kilograms of affordable fish and fishery products and has served more than 387,274 families since the pandemic began in March 2020. 

(Report by Mark Angelo N. Perez and infographic by Paul Vincent Del Rosario - Public Information Division) 

Published: 07 May 2021

PFDA-NFPC rows at full speed. Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) is rowing at full speed to deliver quality and adequate fish supply through its fish traders and buyers to various markets and locations in the National Capital Region and some parts of Central and South Luzon.

Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) is rowing at full speed to deliver quality and adequate fish supply through its fish traders and buyers to various markets and locations in the National Capital Region and some parts of Central and South Luzon. 

Based on a centralized PFDA RFPs fish unloading report put together by the Operations Services Department (OSD) and Public Information Division (PID), PFDA-NFPC has unloaded 2,728.51 metric tons of fish during the May 1 - 6, 2021 period, a slight but significant increase of almost 2% compared from last week’s volume.

This week, sardines took the top spot as the number one fish species with the highest unloading volume, registering 1,028.36 MT, followed by galunggong (800.48 MT), bangus (549.68 MT), tilapia (208.8 MT), and tulingan (104.88 MT).

As all port operations go back to normal, PFDA-NFPC will make sure that it will steadily and surely recover from weeks of negative output caused by a violent storm that severely hit the country last month. 

(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division)

Published: 07 May 2021

Mindanao RFPs surpass fish unloading records. Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Regional Fish Ports (RFP) in Mindanao, also known as "The Land of Promise", fulfilled their promise of providing adequate and quality fish supply to all their clients and stakeholders after surpassing last week’s fish unloading record.

Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Regional Fish Ports (RFP) in Mindanao, also known as "The Land of Promise", fulfilled their promise of providing adequate and quality fish supply to all their clients and stakeholders after surpassing last week’s fish unloading record.

According to a centralized PFDA RFPs fish unloading report prepared by the Operations Services Department (OSD) and Public Information Division (PID), Mindanao RFPs, including General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC), Zamboanga Fish Port Complex (PFDA-ZFPC), and Davao Fish Port Complex (PFDA-DFPC), have registered a whopping 6,196.02 metric tons (MT) of unloaded fish supply during the May 1-6 period.

In comparison, this week's unloading record is significantly higher by almost 5% or equivalent to more than 250 MT over last week's volume.

Based on the report, PFDA-GSFPC maintained its position as the RFP with the highest unloading volume not only in Mindanao but across all PFDA RFPs with 6,094.83 MT of unloaded fish in six days. 

On the other hand, PFDA-ZFPC surpassed its record by registering 78.21 MT of unloaded fish.

In addition, PFDA-DFPC is determined to provide its stakeholders with sufficient and affordable fish supply and unloaded 22.98 MT of fish. 

Overall, Mindanao RFPs are continuously working their way up the ladder of sustainability by doubling their efforts to deliver adequate fish products to all their consumers. As they maintain high unloading volume, Mindanao RFPs are hoping to surpass last month’s record–– a promise they are eager to fulfill in the days to come.   

(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division)

Published: 04 May 2021

PFDA Weekly Fish Unloading for April 26 to May 2, 2021 period and Volume of Fish Sold at isDA ON THE GO (iOTG) outlets as of May 4, 2021

The Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Regional Fish Ports (RFP) registered a 35.39% increase in unloading volume equivalent to 12,453.22 metric tons (MT) during the April 26 to May 2, 2021 period.

Based on a two-week comparative report from the Operations Services Department (OSD), General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC) and Bulan Fish Port Complex (PFDA-BFPC) were the top contributors to this week’s growth by unloading 6,446.49 MT (68.28% increase) and 1,780.87 MT (77.95% increase), respectively. 

Meanwhile, Lucena Fish Port Complex (PFDA-LFPC) unloaded 301.59 MT, an 18.55% increase compared to last week’s drop in unloading record. 

In terms of percentage increase, Zamboanga Fish Port Complex (PFDA-ZFPC) and Davao Fish Port Complex (PFDA-DFPC) took the top spots at 191.51% (83.75 MT) and 100.56% (78.46 MT), respectively. 

On the other hand, Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) still hangs back by 8.36% this week but still managed to unload 3,330.10 MT of fish supply for all its consumers. In addition, Iloilo Fish Port Complex (PFDA-IFPC) performed well despite being 1.16% shy away from the positive trend with 405.72 MT of unloaded fish. 

Furthermore, Sual Fish Port (PFDA-SFP) returned to fishing following last week’s super typhoon and unloaded 26.25 MT of fish. 

In line with the volume increase in RFPs, the agency’s isDA ON THE GO (iOTG) project continuously offers quality and low-cost fish to its consumers within Metro Manila and selected areas in Luzon. 

According to the report, the iOTG project has already sold a total of 109,056.47 kilograms of affordable fish and fishery products and has served more than 387,274 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)