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| PFDA-NFPC continues unhampered delivery of service. Despite suffering a blow from the severe weather conditions brought by Typhoon Bising, Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – Navotas Fish Port Complex continues to provide its stakeholders with adequate fish supply. |
Despite suffering a blow from the severe weather conditions brought by Typhoon Bising, Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – Navotas Fish Port Complex continues to provide its stakeholders with adequate fish supply.
Based on a special monitoring report developed through a joint effort between PFDA - Operations Services Department (OSD) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), PFDA-NFPC delivered 3,088.10 metric tons (MT) of fish supply to all its consumers during the April 22-28 period, a slight drop from last week’s 3.5K unloading volume.
The record shows that galunggong (fresh) maintains its position as the number one fish species with the highest availability of supply at 1,370.88 MT, followed by milkfish (627.72 MT), sardines (341.08 MT), tilapia (214.60 MT), and dalagang-bukid (131.96 MT).
This quarter, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) is expecting two to three tropical storms to enter the Philippine territory. With this, PFDA-NFPC is working its way to a stronger and more improved fish port that will deliver sufficient fish supply to all its clients and stakeholders in the succeeding weeks.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division)
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| Record-high weekly unloading volume for PFDA-BFPC. Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – Bulan Fish Port Complex (PFDA-BFPC) has celebrated a record-breaking spike after not only doubling but tripling its weekly unloading volume regardless of the recent devastation of Typhoon Bising in the country. |
Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – Bulan Fish Port Complex (PFDA-BFPC) has celebrated a record-breaking spike after not only doubling but tripling its weekly unloading volume regardless of the recent devastation of Typhoon Bising in the country.
Based on a special reportorial monitoring report compiled by PFDA - Operations Services Department and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), PFDA-BFPC has registered 1696.98 metric tons (MT) during the April 22-28 period, a 311-percent increase from last week’s 412.59 MT unloading volume.
Notwithstanding the previous onslaught of the strong typhoon, PFDA-BFPC managed to surpass its January and February unloading volume and is attempting to come closer to its record in March.
Sardines are the fish species with the highest volume equivalent to 1673.1 MT. Also, making it into the top five common species with the highest availability record for the week are tilapia, bangus, dilis, and galunggong.
In the coming months, PFDA-BFPC is optimistic in maintaining this upward trend and continuously providing its consumers with quality and sufficient fish products.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division)
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| PFDA-GSFPC Bounces Back. After days of unpredictable cloudburst and ocean swells caused by Typhoon Bising, Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC) braved the storm and significantly recovered from last week’s unloading volume decline. |
After days of unpredictable cloudburst and ocean swells caused by Typhoon Bising, Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC) braved the storm and significantly recovered from last week’s unloading volume decline.
According to a special reportorial monitoring report put together by PFDA - Operations Services Department (OSD) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), PFDA-GSFPC unloaded 5,218.96 metric tons (MT) of fish during the April 22-28 period despite the uncertainties brought by the strong typhoon.
Skipjack tuna (frozen) remains on the top list with the highest unloading tally at 3,880.06 MT as the port surpass last week’s high yield, followed by skipjack tuna (gulyasan), yellowfin tuna (tambakol/bariles), galunggong, and yellowfin tuna (whole), completing the top five common species with the highest availability record.
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), more typhoons will hit the country in the months to come. Therefore, PFDA-GSFPC will double down its efforts to maintain high fish unloading volume for all its clients and stakeholders.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division)
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| PFDA vs COVID-19. As the Modified ECQ protocol remains in place in the so-called National Capital Region Plus (NCR Plus) bubble until April 30, Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – Central Office (PFDA-CO) conducted its regular disinfection activities on April 19 and 24 to fight against the spread of the COVID-19 virus. |
As the Modified ECQ protocol remains in place in the so-called National Capital Region Plus (NCR Plus) bubble until April 30, Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – Central Office (PFDA-CO) conducted its regular disinfection activities on April 19 and 24 to fight against the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
PFDA General Services Division - Administrative Services Department led the thorough disinfection activities in the PFDA Central Office.
PFDA-CO continues to implement a reduced on-site capacity and work-from-home arrangements for its staff and personnel to ensure their safety while providing unhampered service to all stakeholders and the public.
Meanwhile, PFDA – Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) held its monthly general cleaning on April 28 to maintain the safety and security of port employees, vendors, consumers, and everyone who enters the facility against the contagious virus.
Aside from the port’s management, volunteers from various market traders, associations, and groups also participated in the monthly activity.
During the disinfection activity, PFDA-NFPC ensured that all port activities, especially market operations, remained open to continuously accommodate regular fish trading activities in the port and avoid possible price hike due to interruptions.
All fish traders and port clients transacting at the PFDA-NFPC may follow their official Facebook account to get the latest schedules and disinfection activities.
Subsequently, all other PFDA Regional Fish Ports (RFP) are continuously following and implementing health and safety protocols to counter the spread of the virus.
PFDA continues to strongly advise everyone to follow minimum public health standards against COVID-19, including proper use of face mask and shield, physical distancing, and frequent hand washing.
(Mark Angelo Perez – Public Information Division)
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| PFDA Weekly Briefer for Weekly Fish Unloading from April 19 to 25, 2021 |
Following the effects brought by Typhoon Bising, Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Regional Fish Ports (RFP) still managed to unload a cumulative record of 8,688 MT, according to a two-week comparative report from the Operations Services Department (OSD).
Based on the report, PFDA RFPs have recorded a 24.11 percent decrease in this week’s fish unloading volume, the lowest weekly unloading record this month of April. This week’s decline is being linked to unfortunate sea conditions brought by the typhoon, forcing several fish species to move towards deeper waters and leaving fishing vessels with no other choice but to find safer locations to fish or dock.
From last week’s 5K MT unloading volume, the PFDA – General Santos Fish Port Complex (GSFPC) has registered 3,830.81 MT, still a significant volume considering the undesirable situations given by Bising.
Meanwhile, PFDA – Navotas Fish Port Complex (NFPC) cannot steer clear from the extensive damages brought by the super typhoon but still managed to unload 3,633.76 MT of fish.
On the other hand, PFDA – Davao Fish Port Complex celebrates as the only port with a positive output of 39.12 MT, a 46.33% increase from last week’s unloading volume.
Despite this week’s volume drop, PFDA has already unloaded a total of 619,418.92 MT of fish since the community quarantine was implemented in March 2020.
(Report by Mark Angelo N. Perez and infographic by Paul Vincent Del Rosario - Public Information Division)
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| Business as Usual. Despite the unfortunate fishing conditions caused by Typhoon Bising which entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on April 16, 2021, Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) managed to unload a significant volume of fish for its clients and stakeholders this week. |
Despite the unfortunate fishing conditions caused by Typhoon Bising which entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on April 16, 2021, Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) managed to unload a significant volume of fish for its clients and stakeholders this week.
According to a special reportorial monitoring report collated by the PFDA - Operations Services Department (OSD) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), PFDA-NFPC has unloaded 3,515.69 metric tons (MT) of fish supply during the April 15 to 21 period amid Typhoon Bising affecting various portions of Luzon.
This week’s slight decline can be linked to rough seas, strong winds, and slow-paced movement of the typhoon which may have caused several fish species to evacuate towards deeper waters and fishing vessels to find safer locations to fish or dock. Fortunately, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the typhoon is expected to leave PAR this weekend.
Galunggong maintained its position as the number one fish species with the largest unloading volume, registering 1,842.56 MT. Completing the top five list with the highest availability of supply are milkfish, tilapia, sardines (tunsoy and tamban), and dalagang bukid.
As Bising continues to move away from PAR, PFDA-NFPC is certain that its operations will get back on track and deliver more fish supply to all its consumers through various fish traders in the succeeding weeks to come.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division)
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| PFDA Weekly Briefer for Weekly Fish Unloading from April 12 to 18, 2021 and Volume of Fish Sold at isDA ON THE GO as of April 18, 2021 |
Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Regional Fish Ports (RFPs) have unloaded 11,448.09 metric tons (MT) of fish supply to all their consumers during the April 12 to 18, 2021 period, a 10.61% decline from last week’s volume based on a two-week comparative weekly report from the Operations Services Department (OSD).
Amid the decline, several fish ports managed to significantly increase their volume. PFDA – Iloilo Fish Port Complex (PFDA-IFPC) increased its weekly unloading to 551.25 MT (41.88%). Meanwhile, PFDA – Lucena Fish Port Complex (PFDA-LFPC) shoots up to 443.49 MT (22.77%).
Also, PFDA – Bulan Fish Port Complex (PFDA-BFPC) slightly improved its weekly volume and recorded 843.63 MT (0.89%) of unloaded fish supply.
PFDA – General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC) may have stumbled a bit this week but still registered a significant amount of 5,315.20 MT.
On the other hand, PFDA - Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) has experienced a 5.74% tilt but managed to unload 4,217.22 MT of fish.
PFDA - Sual Fish Port (PFDA-SFP) also resumed its unloading activities and has recorded 7 MT this week.
Despite facing a slight setback in this week’s unloading volume in RFPs, PFDA continues to deliver fresh-frozen, quality, and budget-friendly fish supply and other fishery products to its consumers within Metro Manila and selected areas in Luzon through the isDA ON THE GO (iOTG) Project.
As of April 18, 2021, the iOTG initiative has already sold a total of 105,255.97 kilograms of affordable fish supply and has served more than 373,778 families.
(Report by Mark Angelo N. Perez and infographic by Paul Vincent Del Rosario - Public Information Division)
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