In a significant step towards enhancing welfare protection for personnel, the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority - Zamboanga Fish Port Complex (PFDA-ZFPC) and the Social Security System (SSS) officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for social security benefits on March 31, 2025 at the PFDA-ZFPC One Stop Shop Building, Sangali, Zamboanga City.
This partnership aims to provide social security coverage for the Job Order/ Contract of Service (JO/CoS) personnel in the PFDA-ZFPC.
The agreement was signed in a ceremony led by Mr. Ignacio M. Yao, Port Manager of the PFDA-ZFPC, and Ms. Irene D. Laxamana, Acting Head of the Mindanao West Division of SSS.
The signing ceremony was attended by personnel and representatives from both agencies, marking the beginning of a stronger partnership focused on the welfare of Zamboanga’s labor force.
Under the terms of the MOA, the SSS will extend social security benefits to the JO/CoS personnel engaged at the PFDA-ZFPC, ensuring that they have access to health care, retirement, and other social security which were thoroughly discussed in an information seminar by Mr. Luis S. Tuvera, Junior SSS Senior Analyst.
This agreement reflects the ongoing efforts to provide comprehensive protection for all types of personnel in the region, especially those in contractual arrangements. With the signing of the agreement, the PFDA-ZFPC became one of the key institutions in the region to ensure that its JO/CoS personnel are given the same social security benefits enjoyed by organic personnel1, reinforcing the government’s push for equitable and inclusive social welfare programs across all sectors of the workforce.
(Anesty F. Limen - PFDA-ZFPC)
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1Also known as Regular or Plantilla personnel.
New set of Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) personnel completed the Creative and Effective Selling Techniques (CEST) seminar-workshop at the University of the Philippines – Institute for Small-Scale Industries (UP-ISSI), Diliman, Quezon City, on March 24 to 28, 2025.
The week-long seminar-workshop aimed to equip personnel with the necessary skills to identify innovative marketing techniques and different selling approaches, prepare a marketing plan, effectively win customers and gain a strong foothold on the dynamics of salesmanship.
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Mr. Gerard Joseph B. Alava returned as the resource person of the workshop. He discussed the necessary techniques as well as the planning and preparation to effective selling, customer relationship marketing, and sales plan presentation and evaluation.
Thirty-one (21 females and 10 males) personnel from PFDA - Central Office, PFDA - General Santos Fish Port Complex, PFDA - Davao Fish Port Complex, PFDA - Iloilo Fish Port Complex, and PFDA - Zamboanga Fish Port Complex participated in the second batch of CEST.
During the graduation ceremony, the PFDA-IFPC team was recognized as the Best Presenter after receiving the highest grade of 98%.
The seminar-workshop was organized by the PFDA Administrative Services Department – Human Resources Division (ASD-HRD), in partnership with the UP-ISSI.
(Robert Gregory Q. Elardo - Public Information Division with report and photo from Mary Anne Kristine R. Ramos - Administrative Services Department)
In the true spirit of women empowerment all around the country, the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) Regional Fish Ports (RFP) commemorated the National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) 2025 with various special activities throughout the month of March.
The PFDA RFPs, namely: PFDA - Zamboanga Fish Port Complex (PFDA-ZFPC), PFDA - Davao Fish Port Complex (PFDA-DFPC), PFDA- General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC), PFDA-Iloilo Fish Port Complex (PFDA-IFPC), PFDA - Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC), PFDA - Bulan Fish Port Complex (PFDA-BFPC), PFDA - Camaligan Fish Port (PFDA-CFP), and PFDA - Sual Fish Port (PFDA-SFP) have simultaneously observed the start of the NWMC 2025.
Aside from having a kickoff program, the PFDA-ZFPC took part in the annual Marcha de las Mujeres, a purple walk organized by the Local Government Unit of Zamboanga City on March 7, 2025. The purple walk, symbolizing unity and advocacy for gender equality, brought together individuals from multiple genders, showcasing strong solidarity in the fight for women's rights. It also served as a platform to celebrate the accomplishments of women around the world.
Meanwhile, the PFDA-DFPC joined the International Women's Day Parade on March 8, 2025, organized by the City Government of Davao. In addition, they partnered with Viacrucis Infirmary to conduct a medical mission with the theme, “Kalusugan para kay Juana: Misyon ng Pagkalinga at Pag-asa”.
Subsequently, the PFDA-IFPC held a Gender Sensitivity Orientation on March 19, 2025. The session was designed to educate attendees on how to recognize gender biases and become more mindful in fostering equal opportunities for all genders. In addition to lectures and discussions, an exciting and interactive activity—Gender Sensitivity Bingo—was included to make the learning process both fun and informative.
Meanwhile, on March 12, the PFDA-NFPC had a parade around the port’s vicinity where they distributed IEC materials to market clients. This activity aimed to raise awareness about the significance of the month, its history, and the celebration of women’s achievements and contributions. Afterwards, purple lights illuminated the PFDA-NFPC entrance gate during the lighting ceremony.
In addition, on March 25, the PFDA-NFPC held a seminar on “Diseases and Conditions Affecting the Health of Women Throughout their Lifespan: Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer Awareness” with Cervical Cancer Screening using VIA conducted by the Navotas City Health Office.
Furthermore, the PFDA-LFPC represented the agency during the NWMC 2025 kick-off ceremony of the City Government of Lucena, while representatives from the PFDA-BFPC and PFDA-CFP attended the Department of Agriculture (DA) Regional Field Office 5 (RFO 5) Gender and Development Focal Point System (GAD FPS) first-quarter mobile meeting on February 25, 2025.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez - Public Information Division with reports from PFDA Regional Fish Ports GFPS)
Ten personnel from the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – General Santos Fish Port Complex (PFDA-GSFPC) visited the PFDA – Navotas Fish Port Complex (PFDA-NFPC) and conducted an immersive tour around the fish port on March 23, 2025.
The one-day immersion aims to provide the visiting PFDA-GSFPC personnel with the understanding of the PDA-NFPC’s harbor and market operations and its information technology (IT) systems.
The PFDA-NFPC team, led by Market Operations Division (MOD) Officer-in-Charge Ms. Cerespink A. Aguila, together with staff from the Harbor Operations Division (HOD), toured the PFDA-GSFPC personnel around the port and visited various facilities including the PFDA-NFPC’s existing market halls, new modern market halls, piers, and the Administration Building’s One-Stop Center.
Ms. Aguila informed the visiting team of the PFDA-NFPC’s existing facilities, the challenges faced by the port, and the ongoing port rehabilitation and development activities. Moreover, the GSFPC personnel were accompanied by HOD personnel in the PFDA-NFPC Market Halls 1 and 2 to observe fish unloading activities during night-time operations. Afterwards, the utilization of the current IT systems was also shown to the GSFPC personnel.
Standing as the two largest PFDA Regional Fish Ports with the highest monthly unloading records, this immersive experience could grow to future collaborations between the two ports.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division with report and photos from Marvin O. Lorenzo – PFDA-NFPC)
As part of the National Women’s Month Celebration 2025, twenty-one (21) new Philippine Fisheries Development Authority - Central Office (PFDA-CO) personnel attended the Gender Sensitivity Orientation (GSO) 2025 on March 27, 2025 at the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) Agrohub Building, Diliman, Quezon City.
Organized by the PFDA - Gender and Development Focal Point System (PFDA-GFPS), newly hired representatives from all PFDA-CO units actively participated in the one-day orientation that tackled various ways to address gender-based stereotypes and promote safe spaces for all.
PFDA-GFPS Overall Technical Working Group (TWG) Head and Operations Services Department (OSD) Officer-in-Charge Mr. Mc Christian Julius A. Macaranas II and PFDA-GFPS TWG Committee on Advocacy, Linkages, and Capacity Building Head and Public Information Division Officer-in-Charge Mr. Miguel M. Pilarta served as the resource speaker for the one-day GSO.
Mr. Pilarta discussed various topics, such as the difference between sex and gender and the fundamentals of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sexual Characteristics (SOGIESC). Meanwhile, Mr. Macaranas engaged the participants in an in-depth discussion about gender stereotyping in various institutions and gender as a social construct.
This activity is part of the agency’s month-long participation in the 2025 National Women’s Month Celebration with this year’s sub-theme, “Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat ang Bukas sa Bagong Pilipinas”.
14 male (66.67%) and seven female (33.33%) PFDA-CO personnel participated in the GSO.
(Mark Angelo N. Perez and Katherine Ericka H. Cornejo - Public Information Division)
Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) conducted a Drug-Free Workplace Awareness Program on March 21, 2025, at the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) Auditorium, with experts from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency - National Capital Region (PDEA-NCR) serving as resource speakers.
The program aimed to educate PFDA personnel on drug classification, its ill effects on individuals and workplaces, and the consequences of drug use. Additionally, it provided guidance on formulating a Drug-Free Workplace Policy to promote a safe and productive work environment.
The topics discussed were drug identification and its ill effects, Drug-free Workplace Policy, and the salient provisions of Republic Act (RA) 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
Mr. Arvin Gaye Targa, Chief of Public Information and Media Relations Section and Mr. Paulo Victor A. Daculla, Supervising Administrative Officer and Chief of Preventive Education and Community Involvement (PECI) Section of PDEA-NCR served as the resource persons for the event.
(Robert Gregory Q. Elardo and Ali-Jim P. Subang - Public Information Division with report from Mary Anne Kristine R. Ramos - Administrative Services Department)
Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) participated in the Basic First Aid, Search and Rescue Training, and Fire Drill conducted by the Bureau of Fire Protection - Quezon City Fire District (BFP-QCFD) on March 18 to 19, 2025 at the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) Auditorium and Agro-Hub Complex.
The training aimed to equip the PFDA personnel with the skills to provide immediate assistance and care in emergencies, stabilize situations, and potentially save lives until professional help arrives.
The topics discussed in the two-day training include Composition of Emergency Response Team, Basic Bandaging, Fire Safety protocols, Basic Life Support, and Search and Rescue. In line with the Fire Prevention Month, the participants also assigned an ad hoc Incident Command Group among themselves for the fire drill and search and rescue to simulate real-life fire incidents.
BFP-QCFD Senior Fire Officer 1 (SFO1) Jayson S. Santiago, SFO2 Rendell Jay V. Buquing, Fire Officer 3 (FO3) Yousef-Amin G. Tillah, FO1 Royland A. Enriquez, FO3 Jan Marde A. Del Rosario, SFO1 Richard Andrew A. Roces, SFO2 Virgilio E. Remonde Jr., and FO2 James D. Luminis served as the resource speakers for the training.
Personnel from the PFDA Central Office (PFDA-CO), Star Special Corporate Security Management Inc., and D’Triumph Cleaners and Allied Services Inc. attended the two-day training.
(Robert Gregory Q. Elardo and Ali-Jim P. Subang - Public Information Division with report from Mary Anne Kristine R. Ramos and Ma. Patricia Bernadette Ann M. Sims - Administrative Services Department)
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