Project Updates

Fishery rules and regulations are designed to prevent overfishing and ensure the sustainable exploitation of fish stocks. By setting catch limits, size restrictions, and fishing seasons, these regulations help maintain healthy fish populations and prevent the depletion of species. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in partnership with the SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing […]

A 4-day Capacity Building for the 2nd Batch of Officers and Crew of Commercial Tuna Handline Fishing Vessels on Sustainable Fisheries Management, Responsible Fishing Operations, Proper Fish Handling Onboard, catch documentation, and practical navigation was organized by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in partnership with the SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing and Allied

The SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries, Inc. (SFFAII)  in partnership with The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) facilitated a 5-day Capacity Building for the Officers and Crew of Commercial Tuna Handline Fishing Vessels on Sustainable Fisheries Management, Responsible Fishing Operations, Proper Fish Handling Onboard, catch documentation, and practical navigation from July

  Rules and regulations in fishery laws play a critical role in the sustainable management and conservation of aquatic resources, as well as the overall well-being of ecosystems and communities that rely on fisheries. With this, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in partnership with the SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries,

General Santos City Commercial Tuna Handliners underwent User Training on Vessel Monitoring System and Electronic Report System, co-organized by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing & Allied Industries, Inc (SFFAI) as part of the Fishery Improvement Program (FIP). In abidance with the mandate on the installation of

A capacity building workshop to support the implementation of the Fishery Improvement Projects (FIP) was co-organized by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries, Inc (SFFAII) on July 12, 2023. Forty (40) Commercial Tuna Handliners from Gensan attended the workshop. Facilitators Mr. Renie Dumlao Diocon

The SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries, Inc. (SFFAII), in partnership with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), facilitated a Practical Navigation training and workshop for forty (40) Commercial Tuna Handliners in order to enhance their skills in navigating accurately and safely. Capt. Rodolfo Literal and Capt. Neil Valdez of DA BFAR

Paving the road toward sustainability in fisheries Commercial Tuna Handliners recently underwent a training  on Proper handling of Tuna at General Santos City.  Tuna can be worth a lot of money, but only when handled properly to maintain quality and appearance because how one handle a fish will influence how much its worth and how

  On June 27, 2023 a preparatory meeting was held with BFAR 12 and SARGEN Handline Association at the SFFAII Conference Room, Market 3, in General Santos City Fishport Complex for the upcoming five-day live-in trainings for the operators of vessels enrolled in the FIP.  This meeting has provided details on the required materials for

FFSAPI – SARGEN Handline FIP stakeholders was invited by the City Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao on June 26, 2023 to present the Fisheries Improvement Project of the FFSAPI and SARGEN Handline and on how the Local Government of General Santos City can support the FFSAPI – SARGEN Handline Fisheries Improvement Project. An overview of the Philippine Tuna