Project Updates

A proper Tuna handling and preservation training was organized by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in partnership with the Socsksargen Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries (SFFAII) on November 28, 2023 at London Beach Resort and Hotel, General Santos City The training is part of the Fishery Improvement Program to capacitate Commercial

To raise awareness on the importance of sustainable fisheries management, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in partnership with the SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries, Inc. (SFFAII),  facilitated a training on the Relevant Fishery Laws, Rules and Regulations for the 4th batch of Commercial and Municipal Tuna Handliners on November 28,

An orientation on the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) eco-labeling program and FFSAPI-SARGEN Handline Fishery Improvement Project for Commercial and Municipal Tuna Handliners in General Santos City was facilitated on November 28, 2023 by SFFAII Project Officer Shalimar Abdurahman.   The said orientation is part of the 4-day Capacity Building for the Commercial Tuna Handliners at held

On November 23, 2024, a dynamic project monitoring session was held at the Pescador Conference Hall. Engaged in the discussions were key project stakeholders representing the Fresh Frozen Seafoods Association of the Philippines Inc. and the Sargen Fish Port Tuna Handline Fishing Association. The focal points of the meeting encapsulated comprehensive updates on both the

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in partnership with the SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries, Inc. (SFFAII) facilitated a Practical Navigation training and workshop for fifty seven (57) Commercial Tuna Handliners in order to enhance their skills in navigating accurately and safely. Shipmater Capt. Roy Dela Cuesta discussed the principles of

In abidance with the mandate on the installation of vessel monitoring system, a training on Basic troubleshooting of Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) and proper reporting of catches in the Electronic Reporting System (ERS) for Commercial Tuna Handliners was facilitated by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing &

Tuna populations have declined in many parts of the world due to overfishing, and accurate catch data is essential for monitoring and managing these stocks. The SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries, Inc. (SFFAII), in partnership with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), facilitated the capacity building workshop for fifty seven (57)

Eco-label certificates, such as the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), set standards for the handling of tuna from catch to consumption. Paving the road toward sustainability in fisheries Commercial Tuna Handliners recently underwent a training  on Proper handling of Tuna at General Santos City.  Proper tuna handling is important for several reasons. First, it helps to

Fifty seven (57) Commercial Tuna Handliners attended the 3-day capacity building workshop organized by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries, Inc (SFFAII) from November 15 – 18, 2023 at London Beach Resort and Hotel, General Santos City. The said workshop is facilitated to support