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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A comprehensive 3-day orientation was conducted for fishing operators, crew members, and fisheries observers involved in tuna handline vessels. The primary objective of this orientation was to initiate the preliminary impact assessment of fish aggregating devices (FADs) on various aspects including bycatch, endangered and threatened species, and protected species (ETP) within fisheries management areas 2
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The Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) met with the target stakeholders particularly the members of the SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing & Allied Industries Incorporated (SFFAII) for the Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and Digital Self-Assessment Checklist (DSAC) Orientation last April 17, 2024, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Cilantro Function Room, Greenleaf Hotel, General
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In a proactive move towards bolstering transparency and accountability in tuna handline fisheries management, a pivotal workshop on the validation of handline logsheets was held at the SFFAII Office on April 4, 2024. The workshop brought together stakeholders from BFAR, handline operators, and industry representatives. The primary aim of the workshop was to streamline the
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A comprehensive dialogue regarding human rights and social responsibility policies took place at the SFFAII Office, Salvani St., General Santos City on March 9, 2024. The event was attended by 34 owners and stakeholders from the FFSAPI Sargen Handline program, as part of the Social Fisheries Improvement Project. While vessel owners were the main actors
We are thrilled to announce that our Fisheries Improvement Project (FIP) has been selected as one of the exhibitors at the prestigious Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona, taking place from April 23-25, 2024. This is a remarkable opportunity for us to showcase our commitment to sustainable fisheries management on a global platform. The Seafood Expo
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In an online preliminary meeting on January 25, 2024, Philippine Fisheries Observer Program (PFOP) and other stakeholders discussed the impact of Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) on marine life and agreed on the need for responsible usage. PFOP has initiated a FAD study focusing on handline tuna fisheries in FMA 2 and FMA 3. The study
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