FFSAPI-SARGEN HANDLINE
FIP UPDATES
November 15, 2023
Batch 3 Training on Revelant Fishery Laws, Rules and Regulations
Discussion on the Handline Law, National Tuna Fish Aggregating Device or FAD Management Policy, and the Implementing Guidelines on Group Handline Fishing Operations in High Seas of the WCPFC Convention area while Mr. Peter Erick Cadapan discussed the General Principles in Sustainable Fisheries Management
November 15, 2023
MSC Orientation for the 3rd Batch of Tuna Handliners
BFAR in partnership with SFFAII facilitated a 3-day Capacity Building for the 3rd Batch of Officers and Crew of Commercial Tuna Handline Fishing Vessels on Sustainable Fisheries Management, Responsible Fishing Operations, Proper Fish Handling Onboard, catch documentation, and practical navigation was organized by from November 15-18, 2023 at London Beach Resort and Hotel.
November 9, 2023
FIP Updates Presented on CFARMC Meeting
During the regular monthly meeting of the General Santos CFARMC last November 9, 2023 at the City Agriculture’s Office Training Center, the updates on the FFSAPI-SARGEN Tuna Handline Fisheries Improvement Project Updates were presented.
November 9, 2023
Updates on the Project and Follow Up Meeting with BFAR
On November 9, 2023, a comprehensive project update meeting took place with BFAR Region 12 at their Satellite Office.
October 3-5, 2023
SAFET 2023 Participation
The Project team has participated in the SAFET 2023 Conference, themed “Impact at Scale for a Sustainable and Resilient Future” held in Bali, Indonesia
September 9, 2023
FFSAPI-Sargen Handline Fisheries' Launch of Social FIP
Enrolment of the fisheries on FisheryProgress.org and launching a Social FIP to assess the social aspects of the fisheries.
September 1, 2023
FIP Unveiled on the 23rd NTC
Presentation of the FFSAPI-SARGEN Tuna Handline Fisheries Improvement Project aimed at achieving MSC Certification. In her presentation, she highlighted the escalating urgency of establishing sustainable fisheries in recent years.
August 30, 2023
3rd All About Tuna Handline Summit
Held on August 30, 2023, at SM Gensan Meeting Rooms, the Summit brought together experts, stakeholders, and industry leaders to discuss critical issues surrounding the tuna handline fishery in the Philippines.
August 2, 2023
Capacity Building for Commercial Handline fishers at 2023 Yaman Gensan
SFFAII together with the BFAR partnered with the GENSAN LGU through CEMCDO and with the DTI facilitated the Capacity Building for the Officers and Crew of Tuna Handline Fishing Vessel as part of Yaman Gensan month
July 28, 2023
ASIC-Fisheries Stakeholders Meeting
Representatives from FFSAPI, SARGEN Handline, SFFAII and CPCC attended ASIC-Fisheries Stakeholders Meeting on July 28, 2023