On August 7, 2024, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Region XII, in collaboration with 27 government agencies, hosted the One-Stop-Shop: Programa ug Serbisyo para sa Mananagat at Market 1, General Santos Fish Port Complex. The event ran from 7 AM to 3 PM and provided essential services to the fishing community. The activity […]
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Ms. Emma Garay, President of the Fresh Frozen Seafood Association of the Philippines, Inc. (FFSAPI), delivered the FFSAPI-SARGEN HANDLINE Fisheries Improvement Project updates during the second day of the 24th National Tuna Congress on September 4, 2024, held at Robinsons Gensan, General Santos City, Philippines. In her presentation, Ms. Garay outlined the progress of the
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Photo Credit: LGU GenSan: TATAK Heneral Facebook Page Mr. Sammy Garcia, Vice President of the Fresh Frozen Seafood Association of the Philippines, Inc. (FFSAPI), delivered the FFSAPI-SARGEN HANDLINE Fisheries Improvement Project updates during the 24th NTC All About Handline Summit on September 3, 2024, held at Robinsons Gensan, General Santos City, Philippines. The summit served
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On June 7, 2024, the International Labour Organization (ILO) Rural Sectors Project and DOLE Region XII – SOCCSKSARGEN co-organized a special meeting of the Fishing Industry Tripartite Council (FITC) at the Grand Summit Hotel in General Santos City. Participants included representatives from DOLE Region XII, FITC members, and ILO Rural Sectors Project. The meeting aimed
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) conducted a 4-day Capacity Building Training for tuna handliners from June 3-6, 2024, at the East Asia Royale Hotel. The training focused on sustainability, Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, and Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs). Key topics included: 1. MSC Certification and FIPs: An orientation session introduced the
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The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) conducted a review and consultation on the NTMP 2019-2023 on May 29-30, 2024, in Quezon City. The event gathered stakeholders from the tuna industry to assess progress, discuss achievements, and propose improvements for sustainable tuna management. Key attendees included representatives from various organizations in Region
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This training is spearheaded by Employers Confederation of the Philippines, International Labor Organization, and SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries Inc. The training held on East Asia Royale Hotel on May 21-22, 2024 aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of socially responsible labor practices, enhance knowledge of Corporate Social Responsibility and Resposible Business Conduct,
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Addressing the knowledge gap on the use of FADs in handline fishing, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is spearheading a study on Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) and their impact on bycatch, endangered, threatened, and protected species (ETP) within Fisheries Management Areas 2 and 3. To solidify their commitment to the project, a
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Tuna Handliners oriented about MSC Certification and FIPs General Santos City (May 13, 2024) – Gearing the Philippine tuna industry towards sustainability, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) kicked off the 6th wave of its 4-day Capacity Building program for Tuna Handliners at the East Asia Royale Hotel in General Santos City. The
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The fifth batch of officers and crew from commercial and municipal tuna handline fishing vessels participated in the Capacity Building program from April 29 to May 2, 2024, at the East Asia Royale Hotel. This initiative, aimed at enhancing sustainable fisheries management, responsible fishing operations, proper fish handling onboard, accurate catch reporting/documentation, and practical navigation
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