Project Updates

Another batch of ALON Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) installations and training was successfully conducted for handline fishing vessels under the Fisheries Improvement Project (FIP) on March 13, 2026. The activity engaged vessel captains, crew members, and stakeholders in hands-on installation and system training, reinforcing their commitment to improved monitoring, safety, and sustainable fisheries management. A

Stakeholders of the tuna handline sector gathered on March 12, 2026 at Venue 88, General Santos City for the activity titled “Building Responsible Fisheries through Social Policies Signing and Launch, Compliance Updates, and Industry Commitments.” The event marked an important milestone of the SARGEN Tuna Handline Fisheries Improvement Project in strengthening responsible fisheries practices and promoting

On January 22, 2026, key stakeholders gathered at the SARGEN Office, General Santos City Fish Port Complex, for a coordination meeting aimed at strengthening traceability systems and addressing Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing in Sarangani Province and Sultan Kudarat. The meeting focused on presenting the key findings of the European Union (EU) audit, identifying

In the recent update of the Fishery Progress Profile, the FFSAPI – SARGEN Handline demonstrated measurable progress in its development milestones. As a result, the FIP Evaluation Program assigned the project a “C” progress rating, reflecting improvements and strengthened commitments toward sustainable handline fisheries management. The “C” rating signifies progress in implementing key workplan actions

The FFSAPI–SARGEN Handline Fisheries Improvement Project successfully gathered key stakeholders on January 13, 2025, at Venue 88, General Santos City, for a project update and discussion of upcoming activities. The event brought together officers of the SARGEN Handline Association, participating company representatives, vessel owners, fishers, captains, and project partners demonstrating strong collaboration and shared commitment

The FFSAPI–SARGEN Handline Fisheries Improvement Project has expressed strong support for the adoption of Harvest Control Rules and Target Reference Points for yellowfin and bigeye tuna at the upcoming WCPFC22 meeting in Manila. In official letters to WCPFC members and Philippine fisheries leaders through the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, the organizations acknowledged recent

As part of the ongoing effort to strengthen monitoring, control, and traceability in the local handline tuna fishery, the FIP oversaw the installation of 7 additional ALON vessel tracking units on November 7, 2025.  This further expands the fleet equipped with real-time tracking technology. The units were generously donated by the City Government of General

The FIP successfully conducted Batch 2 of its training for handline fishers on accurate logsheet reporting, species identification, and the initial consultation on the Endangered, Threatened, and Protected (ETP) Species Policy.The session was held on November 6, 2025, at Sun City Suites, General Santos City. This second batch of training continued the FIP’s commitment to

The SARGEN Tuna Handline Fisheries Improvement Project successfully conducted the Final Consultation Workshop on November 5, 2025, at Venue 88, General Santos City. The activity gathered crew members, captains, vessel owners, association leaders, and other key stakeholders, all working together to finalize essential policies that support safe, ethical, and responsible tuna handline fishing. Throughout the