Project Updates

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

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

In an effort to recognize and reward the hard work and dedication of handline fishers enrolled in the Fresh Frozen Seafood Association of the Philippines, Inc. FFSAPI – SARGEN HANDLINE Fisheries Improvement Project FIP, an incentive scheme was launched – “May Pera sa Catch Data”. Empowering Fishers Through Incentives Handline fishers play a crucial role

https://sargenhandlinefip.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/received_351741273975956.mp4 Our oceans hold a wealth of life, but their sustainability rests in the hands of those who navigate their depths – the fishing vessel owners.  In lieu of the Fisheries Improvement Project, a workshop on Social Responsibility Assessment was held with Fishing Vessel Owners enrolled in the Fisheries Improvement Project on December 21, 2023

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing & Allied Industries, Inc (SFFAI) organized another 4-day Capacity Building Workshop for the 4th Batch of Commercial Tuna Handliners at London Beach Resort and Hotel, General Santos City last November 28 – December 1, 2023. Part of the workshop is the

DA-BFAR Senior Fishing Regulations Officer Peter Cadapan facilitated the workshop on proper Catch Documentation and Reporting in Handline Logsheet and highlighted the importance of proper catch documentation last November 29, 2023. He said that Fishing logbooks contribute to the sustainable management of fisheries. By documenting catch data and species information, the government and scientists can

Accurate identification of tuna species is essential for effective fisheries management. For this reason, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries, Inc. (SFFAII) facilitated a capacity building workshop for the 4th batch Commercial Tuna Handliners at London Beach Resort and Hotel,  General Santos City on