Project Updates

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. The event gathered commercial and municipal handline vessel owners, operators, fishers, and officers of the SARGEN Fish Port Tuna Handline […]

In line with efforts to enhance safety and efficiency during nighttime fishing operations, Key Traceability has distributed headlamps to participants of the Fisheries Improvement Project (FIP) in the yellowfin and bigeye tuna handline sector. The distribution was held on August 13, 2025, at the SARGEN Handline Office in Market 1, General Santos Fish Port, where

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. The workshop focused on the development and refinement of operational policies that directly affect the

The ceremonial signing of the Human Rights and Social Responsibility (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. Held on June 19, 2025, at Sun City Suites, General

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. This orientation marks a crucial next step following the recent installation of ALON Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) units on municipal fishing vessels. The Skytracker platform, developed by Navcast Asia, provides

The FFSAPI-SARGEN Handline Fisheries Improvement Project proudly held a significant milestone for the Training and Installation of Vessel Monitoring System for Municipal Fishing Vessels on May 24, 2025. This initiative reflects the ongoing commitment of the project to enhance traceability, promote responsible fishing practices, and support compliance with global market standards. A key highlight of

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

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. The event brought together commercial and municipal handline vessel owners and fishers, representatives from the Department of Labor and Employment, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and the Local Government Units, to finalize

The FFSAPI-SARGEN Handline Fisheries Improvement Project (FIP) is now officially listed on FisheryProgress.org, a global platform tracking sustainable fisheries efforts. This milestone highlights the project’s commitment to responsible handline tuna fishing, aiming to meet Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standards. Led by FFSAPI and SARGEN Handline, the FIP focuses on ecological, social, and traceability improvements. The

The coordination meeting, led by the FIP Team, brought together representatives from BFAR Regions 11 and 12, and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Mati to address operational challenges in the handline fisheries sector. An overview of SFFAII was presented, including its member organizations and its pivotal role in promoting sustainability and industry compliance. Key