FFSAPI-SARGEN HANDLINE
FIP UPDATES
February 13, 2025
BFAR National Director Elizer Salilig Visits General Santos City, Expresses Support for FFSAPI-SARGEN Handline FIP
On February 13, 2025, the BFAR National Director, Elizer Salilig, visited General Santos City to engage with key stakeholders in the fishing industry.
February 11, 2025
BFAR Presents Initial Results of Fisheries Observers Deployment Study
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources presented the initial results of the Fisheries Observers deployment study on February 11, 2025 during a stakeholder meeting held at Venue 88, General Santos City.
February 11, 2025
FIP Stakeholders Project Updates and Coordination Meeting
The FFSAPI-SARGEN Handline Fisheries Improvement Project held a comprehensive project presentation and update session on February 11, 2025 at Venue 88, General Santos City.
February 4, 2025
DOLE 12 Strengthens Collaboration for Sustainable Fisheries
DOLE Region 12 convened industry stakeholders on February 4, 2025, in General Santos City for the Fishing and Allied Services Industry Tripartite Council (ITC) Meeting. This gathering brought together private employers, workers, labor groups, processors, and government agencies to address key challenges in the fishing sector and enhance industry collaboration.
January 23, 2025
DOLE Region 12 Backs Fisheries Improvement Project
The Department of Labor and Employment Region 12 has expressed its full support for the FIP during a collaborative meeting held on January 23, 2025 at SFFAII Office.
January 22, 2025
IFARMC Tackles Sustainability and Fisheries Improvement in 1st Quarter Meeting
IFARMC-SBPS held its 1st Quarter Meeting of 2025. Part of the event was a presentation focusing on sustainability in fisheries, eco-label certification, and the ongoing efforts of the FFSAPI-SARGEN Handline Fisheries Improvement Project.
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.