FFSAPI-SARGEN HANDLINE
FIP UPDATES
November 28 - December 3, 2024
Submission of Harvest Control Rules and Strategies Petition in the 21st WCPFC Regular Session
A petition was submitted by industry representatives from the Philippines during the 21st Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), held from November 28 to December 3, 2024, in Suva, Fiji.
October 31, 2024
DOLE Employers' Forum
The Employer’s Forum organized by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on October 31, 2024, in General Santos City, centered on improving labor standards, occupational safety, and productivity in industries such as fishing, manufacturing, and labor services.
October 14-19, 2024
Social Risk Assessment of the Fisheries
From October 14 to 19, 2024, Becky Caton, Key Traceability Social Auditor visited General Santos City to conduct a Social Risk Assessment focusing on transparency and operational compliance within the fishing industry.
September 4, 2024
FIP Presentation during the 24th National Tuna Congress Day 2
Ms. Emma Garay, President of the FFSAPI, delivered the Fisheries Improvement Project updates during the second day of the 24th National Tuna Congress on September 4, 2024, held at Robinsons Gensan, General Santos City, Philippines.
September 3, 2024
FIP Presentation during the 24th NTC All About Handline Summit
Mr. Sammy Garcia, Vice President of the FFSAPI, delivered the Fisheries Improvement Project updates during the 24th NTC All About Handline Summit on September 3, 2024, held at Robinsons Gensan, General Santos City, Philippines.
August 7, 2024
One-Stop-Shop: Programa ug Serbisyo para sa Mananagat a Success!
DOLE Region XII, in collaboration with 27 government agencies, hosted the One-Stop-Shop: Programa ug Serbisyo para sa Mananagat at Market 1, General Santos Fish Port Complex.
August 5-8, 2024
Empowering Tuna Handliners: A 4-Day Training Program
From August 5-8, 2024, a specialized training program was held at Greenleaf Hotel, General Santos City, to enhance the skills of 45 tuna handliners.
June 7, 2024
Special Fishing and Allied Industry Tripartite Council
On June 7, 2024, the International Labour Organization (ILO) Rural Sectors Project and DOLE Region XII – SOCCSKSARGEN co-organized a special meeting of the Fishing Industry Tripartite Council (FITC) at the Grand Summit Hotel in General Santos City.