Key players in the Philippine tuna industry gathered for a three-day national consultation to review and update the National for the years 2025 to 2030. Held from April 23 to 25 at the East Asia Royale Hotel in General Santos City, the event brought together representatives from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, industry stakeholders, and fisherfolk leaders from across the country.
The FFSAPI-SARGEN Handline Fisheries Improvement Project (FIP) conducted a comprehensive two-day final consultation workshop on April 21–22, 2025, in General Santos City.
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The coordination meeting, led by the FIP Team, brought together representatives from BFAR Regions 11 and 12, and the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Mati to address operational challenges in the handline fisheries sector.
The FFSAPI-SARGEN Handline Fisheries Improvement Project (FIP) Team conducted an orientation and validation visit in Mati City to engage local fishers and promote the adoption of sustainable fishing practices.
