FFSAPI-SARGEN HANDLINE
FIP UPDATES
September 2-4, 2025
FIP Engages Participants with Interactive Booth at the 25th National Tuna Congress
The FFSAPI-SARGEN Handline Fisheries Improvement Project actively showcased its initiatives during the 25th National Tuna Congress and Trade Exhibit, held at SM City General Santos from September 2 to 4, 2025.
September 2, 2025
City Government of General Santos Turns Over VMS Support to Handline Fisheries Stakeholders
As part of the 25th NTC and Trade Exhibit, the City Government of General Santos formally turned over VMS to the FFSAPI-SARGEN Handline Fisheries Improvement Project and the United Tuna Handliners Association.
August 13, 2025
Fisher Awareness Workshop Equips Trainers for Social Policy Implementation
On August 13, 2025 – Key stakeholders in the Philippines’ yellowfin and bigeye tuna handline fishery convened at The Village Events Place, General Santos City for the Fisher Awareness of Rights ‘Train the Trainer’ Workshop.
August 12-13, 2025
Distribution of Headlamps to Support Safer Night Fishing for FIP Fishermen
In line with efforts to enhance safety and efficiency during nighttime fishing operations, Key Traceability has distributed headlamps to participants of the FIP in the yellowfin and bigeye tuna handline sector.
June 19-20, 2025
SARGEN Handline Pushes Forward Policy Consultations on Fisher Onboarding, Labor Standards, and Occupational Safety
The two-day consultation workshop, held at Sun City Suites, General Santos City on June 19–20, 2025, brought together vessel owners, company representatives, and key stakeholders in the tuna handline sector for an in-depth discussion on improving labor practices at sea.
June 19, 2025
Ceremonial Signing of HRSR Policies, Grievance Mechanism and Age Verification Process Marks Milestone for SARGEN Handline
The ceremonial signing of the HRSR Policies, Grievance Mechanism, and Age Verification Process of the SARGEN Fish Port Tuna Handline Fishing Association Inc. and its members marked a significant milestone in institutionalizing social responsibility within the local tuna handline sector.
May 26, 2025
Skytracker Orientation Equips Stakeholders to Monitor Municipal Fishing Vessels with ALON VMS
As part of the continuing efforts under the FFSAPI-SARGEN Handline FIP, a Skytracker Orientation was successfully conducted on May 26, 2025, at the SFFAII Office.
May 24, 2025
Successful Installation and Training on ALON VMS for Municipal Handline Fishing Vessels
The FFSAPI-SARGEN Handline FIP proudly held a significant milestone for the Training and Installation of Vessel Monitoring System for Municipal Fishing Vessels on May 24, 2025.
April 23-25, 2025
Stakeholders Convene in Gensan to Update the NTMP
Key players in the Philippine tuna industry gathered for a three-day national consultation to review and update the National Tuna Management Plan (NTMP) for the years 2025 to 2030. Held from April 23 to 25 at the East Asia Royale Hotel in General Santos City, the event brought together representatives from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), industry stakeholders, and fisherfolk leaders from across the country.
April 21-22, 2025
FFSAPI-SARGEN Handline Finalizes HRSR Policies, Grievance Mechanism and Age Verification Process
The FFSAPI-SARGEN Handline Fisheries Improvement Project (FIP) conducted a comprehensive two-day final consultation workshop on April 21–22, 2025, in General Santos City.