Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) joined the World Food Day 2024 celebration with the theme “Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future. Leave No One Behind,” on October 16, 2024 at the Quezon City Memorial Circle.
Led by the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, the celebration highlights the country’s commitment to achieving zero hunger and emphasizing the importance of access to adequate and nutritious food.
“(Let’s) make the right to food a reality in the country, Not only by addressing hunger but also strengthening and modernizing the entire agriculture system.” said FAO Country Representative Lionel Henri Valentin Dabbadie, commending the DA’s effort not only by addressing hunger but also strengthening and modernizing the entire agriculture system.
He also urged every government office, civil society organizations, the private sector, communities, and stakeholder to accelerate efforts and recommit to the urgent task of meeting the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. He ended the speech by saying “Sama-sama makakamit natin ang isang mundong walang gutom. Umpisahan natin ngayon na.”
“The Department (of Agriculture) is committed to its mandate as the country’s primary agency for agricultural development. It will continue to support initiatives of not only the FAO, but also of every individual, government agency, and institution in ensuring that no one is denied his or her right to food,” Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said in a recorded message, assuring that the DA has always dedicated its resources to attaining food safety and security, economic development, agricultural sustainability, climate resilience, and other developmental goals.
Additionally, Senator Cynthia Villar discussed the laws and policies that she supported in the Senate to advance sustainability, food security for all Filipinos, and the welfare of the agriculture and fishery sectors.
In a recorded message, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assures that his administration remains steadfast in boosting the agriculture sector alongside various social programs for those who are most vulnerable to hunger and malnutrition. He added that while they have made commendable strides in these fronts, having the WFD to shed light on the gravity of the issue that generates greater participation is a crucial step towards achieving the goals for the people.
“I enjoin the entire nation, especially those belonging to the industries that are vital to producing and delivering foods across the country to use this year’s theme as a guide post in continuing our endeavors. When we join hands to uphold our peoples’ right to food then we also provide them with a better life and a better future,” President Marcos assured.
During the event, the DA officials led by Undersecretary Allan Q. Umali also recognized the 2024 Nationwide World Food Day On-the-Spot Poster Making Contest National Winners.
DA also recognized the outstanding contributions of women-farmers for the steadfast growth of Philippine agriculture during the culmination of the World Food Day celebration for the year. Last October 16, nine (9) rural women were presented as finalists of the 2024 DA Search for Outstanding Rural Women (SORW).
Personnel from PFDA - Navotas Fish Port Complex (NFPC) also attended the Lighting of Candles and Declaration of 2024 World Food Day Pledge led by DA Assistant Secretary for Administration Atty. Kristopher A. Anarna.
(Robert Gregory Q. Elardo with photos from Katherine Ericka H. Cornejo – Public Information Division)
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Mr. Francisco "Kiko" P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. and Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Acting General Manager Atty. Glen A. Pangapalan joined the inauguration of the new FG Cold Storage Corporation at the PFDA - Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) Grounds, on October 11, 2024.
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| PFDA joined the inauguration of the new FG Cold Storage Corporation at the PFDA-Navotas Fish Port Complex | ||
The FG Cold Storage Corporation, which is part of the Frabelle Group of Companies, has been a long-term client of PFDA-NFPC. It operates full service cold storage facilities which are strategically located near major ports and highways within the Greater Metropolitan Area.
In addition, this new FG cold storage facility in PFDA-NFPC would cater to more food manufacturers, processors, traders, and restaurants, ensuring their valued inventory ranging from fruits, vegetables, seafood, meat, poultry, and processed food products are kept fresh and in excellent condition.
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| PFDA joined the inauguration of the new FG Cold Storage Corporation at the PFDA-Navotas Fish Port Complex | ||
This partnership is part of the PFDA's aim to strengthen its ties with the private sector. As a government-owned and -controlled corporation (GOCC), the PFDA believes that collaborations like this can benefit the public sector because they can reduce costs, improve services, and generate additional revenue.
PFDA-NFPC Port Manager Ms. Luz P. Ortiz and other PFDA-NFPC officials, together with PFDA Operations Services Department Officer-in-Charge Mr. Mc Christian Julius A. Macaranas II, and Public Information Division Officer-in-Charge Mr. Miguel M. Pilarta also attended the inauguration ceremony.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez - Public Information Division)
Thirty-one personnel from the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – Technical Services Department (PFDA-TSD) and PFDA Project Management Office (PFDA-PMO) engaged in an orientation on Food Safety Standard Structural Requirements of the Market Hall and Cold Storage Facilities on October 4, 2024, at the PFDA Central Office, Diliman, Quezon City.
The orientation is a part of the ongoing joint initiative of the PFDA – Operations Services Department (PFDA-OSD) and the TSD to harmonize all ongoing and future PFDA projects with the Food Safety and Environmental standards, policies, and laws.
The one-day workshop was geared towards reinforcing the agency’s understanding of the structural prerequisites of the Market Halls and Cold Storages in compliance with Food Safety, with the end goal of obtaining certification from the regulatory agencies on Good Hygienic Practices (GHP) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) such as the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the National Meat Inspection Services (NMIS).
Mr. Dennis E. Tiotangco, former Fisheries Inspection and Quarantine Division (FIQD) Chief under BFAR, was the resource speaker during the orientation.
The OSD – Quality Assurance Division, headed by Mr. Emilio Paul M. Candelaria, organized the one-day event.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez and Katherine Ericka H. Cornejo – Public Information Division with report from Mr. Emilio Paul M. Candelaria – OSD-QAD)
Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) conducted its Internal Planning and Budget Conference for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 to set and organize agency goals and objectives on September 31 to October 4, 2024, at The Linden Suites, Ortigas Center, Pasig.
The five-day workshop aims to consolidate and align all the plans and budgets of PFDA Central Office support units and Regional Fish Port (RFP) operating units. Moreover, the objective of this conference is to ensure efficient and effective plans and budget allocation.
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| PFDA Top Management and unit heads conducts Internal Planning and Budget Conference for FY 2025 | |||
PFDA Acting General Manager Atty. Glen A. Pangapalan attended the event and shared his insights and comments on the plans and budget proposal of all support and operating units. The Acting General Manager encouraged participants to have open communication to make the work easier for everyone.
"Let us help each other to achieve our plans and goals... We are doing this for the future of PFDA,”
Before the actual workshop, Corporate Planning and Management Information Services Department (CPMISD) Manager Ms. Gina J. Reyes presented the Three-Year Strategic Plan Assessment to appraise the agency’s progress and performance for FY 2021 to 2023.
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Afterwards, Department Managers and unit heads from the PFDA Central Office and Port Managers from the RFPs presented their Plan and Budget proposals.
Subsequently, Ms. Sapho G. Cobarrubias, Chief of Budget Division - Finance Services Department (BUD-FSD), presented the Projected Statement of Income and Expenses of RFPs and CO units for FY 2025.
To conclude the five-day workshop, the support units and the operating units had a ceremonial signing of the Plans and Major Activities for FY 2025. The signing was led by GM Pangapalan, together with Assistant General Manager Ms. Iris R. De Vera, CPMISD Manager Ms. Gina J. Reyes, and FSD Manager Mr. Jose A. Ruiz Jr.
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| PFDA Top Management and unit heads conducts Internal Planning and Budget Conference for FY 2025 | |||
The workshop was organized and facilitated by the Corporate Planning Division - CPMISD.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez - Public Information Division)
Despite unpredictable rainfall conditions and closed fishing season in some parts of the country, the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Regional Fish Ports (RFP) unloaded 42,354.45 metric tons (MT) of fish in August 2024.
This month, the PFDA - General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC) managed to deliver the highest volume of unloading amounting 19,718.79 MT of fish.
In addition, the PFDA - Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) also managed to amass the second-highest volume of unloading with 15,809.70 MT of fish despite weather disturbances and the onset of the lean season.
On the other hand, the PFDA – Iloilo Fish Port Complex (PFDA-IFPC) experienced a minor setback caused by prolonged weather disturbance in the Western Visayas area. Nevertheless, the Iloilo port delivered 2,724.86 MT of fish.
Due to the combined effects of typhoon activity and the Habagat season, which affected fishing operations, the PFDA - Lucena Fish Port Complex (PFDA-LFPC) also faced a minor slump but still gathered 1,669.05 MT of fish. Additionally, July to September is the lean fishing season in Tayabas Bay.
The PFDA - Bulan Fish Port Complex (PFDA-BFPC) also experienced inclement weather conditions brought by local thunderstorms and low-pressure areas but still distributed 1,328.10 MT of fish.
The PFDA - Zamboanga Fish Port Complex (PFDA-ZFPC) also experienced a slight slowdown due to inclement weather conditions and the decrease in the arrival of commercial fishing vessels and municipal fishing boats/bancas. Still, they managed to unload 944.27 MT of fish.
Even with the closed fishing season in the Davao Gulf, the PFDA - Davao Fish Port Complex (PFDA-DFPC) delivered 123.783 MT of fish. The closed fishing season ended on August 31, 2024.
Due to bad weather in their fishing ground in the West Philippine Sea, the PFDA - Sual Fish Port (PFDA-SFP) faced a slight setback but still managed to collect 35.7 MT of fish.
Lastly, Camaligan Fish Port (PFDA-CFP) was able to deliver 0.21 MT of fish due to weather disturbances throughout August 2024.
Amid inclement weather and closed fishing season, the PFDA RFPs remain committed to providing clients and stakeholders with a steady supply of fishery products.
(Robert Gregory Q. Elardo - Public Information Division)
Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), through its Administrative Services Department – Human Resources Division (ASD-HRD) and ISO-Quality Workplace Team, conducted a seminar-workshop on 7S of Good Housekeeping at the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) – Rural Development Education Center, Quezon City, on September 26, 2024.
Ms. Maria Rosa D. Opis and Ms. Julie C. Llorente, Senior Labor and Employment Officers from the National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC)1 served as the resource speakers of the workshop. They discussed the concept and importance of the 7S of Good Housekeeping, namely:
- Sort (Suriin)
- Systematize (Sinupin)
- Sweep (Simutin)
- Standardize (Siguruhin)
- Safety (Siguraduhin ang Kaligtasan)
- Self-Discipline (Sariling Kusa)
- Sustain (Sikaping Panatilihin)
Moreover, the speakers explained the principles, purpose, benefits, and the action plan of 7S of Good Housekeeping. They also identified the tools and techniques to reduce waste in the workplace.
The one-day seminar-workshop was attended by 28 PFDA - Central Office (PFDA-CO) personnel and ISO-Quality Workplace Team members.
(Robert Gregory Q. Elardo - Public Information Division with report and photos from Mary Anne Kristine R. Ramos - ASD-HRD)
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NWPC is an attached agency of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), through its Operations Services Department - Quality Assurance Division, conducted an orientation on the PFDA’s Check FRESH Campaign to clients of the PFDA - Davao Fish Port Complex (PFDA-DFPC) and PFDA - General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC) on September 10 and 12, 2024 respectively.
Dedicated to promoting the highest standards of food safety and sanitation, the client orientation aimed to equip its clients with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement best practices in food handling, storage, and waste management through the Check FRESH reminders, namely1:
F – Fishery Products Quality
R – Required Safety Attire
E – Employee Engagement
S – Stray Animals Control
H – Hygiene & Sanitation Monitoring
This activity is aligned with PFDA’s comprehensive approach in ensuring food security in the Philippines.
The orientation was held in PFDA-DFPC Conference Hall and PFDA-GSFPC Market Hall 1.
(Robert Gregory Q. Elardo - Public Information Division with report and photos from PFDA OSD-QAD, PFDA-DFPC, and PFDA-GSFPC)
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Based on the 2023 Check FRESH Campaign by the PFDA.
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