A joint Fisheries Improvement Project towards Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification spearheaded by Fresh Frozen Seafood Association of the Philippines Inc. and Sargen Fish Port Tuna Handline Fishing Association Inc., both based in General Santos City in the Philippines.

Who Will Be Improved

Vessels Enrolled

Get into details of the main actors of the project, and learn more about the fishing boats which are taking action to be MSC certified.

Who Will Make It Happen

Fresh Frozen Processors and Handliners

The people behind the back pushing for the success of being MSC-certified. Learn more about the supporters behind the project. 

What is MSC

Fisheries Standards and Certifications

To ensure the water resources is protected and is kept sustainable, there are a lot of certifications which can be followed. Save the future generations and make sure the fish is caught using sustainable processes.

LATEST UPDATE

March 11-12, 2025

Workshop Consultation on Development of HRSR, Grievance Mechanism and Age Verification Process

The FFSAPI-SARGEN Handline Fisheries Improvement Project conducted a two-day consultation workshop on March 11-12, 2025, with commercial and municipal handline vessel owners and fishers.

The Collaborators

The FIP Project involves a lot of parties actively participating to ensure the fishery is sustainable.

Fresh Frozen Seafoods Association of the Philippines, Inc. ​


Sargen Fish Port Tuna Handline Fishing Association Inc.


Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing & Allied Industries, Inc.

General Santos City Local Government Unit

Get to know the Implementing Team

Contreras Professional Consultancy Corp.

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