NEWSLETTER Official Publication of the Asian Fisheries Academy Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-National Integrated Fisheries Technology Development Center Bonuan Binloc, Dagupan City
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COVER STORY...p 4
Inauguration of Korea-Philippines
SEAFOOD PROCESSING COMPLEX Technoguide Pagpapalaki ng Apahap sa Palaisdaan... Story on page 18
ASAIM visits to NIFTDC as part of their Aquaculture conference 2010... Story on page 3
In this issue
3 NIFTDC’S Project Milestones on Global
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3 NIFTDC’S Major Projects on ASAIM Conference
The Asian Fisheries Academy (AFA) is a world class International Standard Office (ISO) accredited learning institution with modern facilities to conduct local and international training programs on fishery technologies for the sustainable development of Asia-Pacific Region.
Mission 4 Sec. Procy inaugurates KoreaPhilippines Dagupan City Seafood Processing Complex on Bonifacio Day 5 AFA Outreach Trainings on the go 6 Fish Culture and Oysters farming training conducted 6 Training on Oyster farming for Bataan fisherfolks conducted 7 A good start for the year 2011 7 Usapan-Pangisdaan sa bukid at buhay 8 FISHGRO shares fisheries resources for development 12 Dagupan City: The Bangus Capital of the World 13 AFA’s partners in the process demonstrates milkfish deboning 14 The Asian Fisheries Academy: From modest beginning to bridging gaps between research and extension 14 NIFTDC-AFA joins first Sigay Festival celebration 15 R e c e n t A q u a c u l t u r e Technologies 18 Pagpapalaki ng Apahap sa Palaisdaan 19 Publications
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T o s p e a r h e a d dissemination of new and improved fishery technologies that include aquaculture, postharvest and fishing methods to fisherfolk and other stakeholders especially in the grassroots level in the Philippines. To uplift the moral, social and economic condition of marginal fisherfolks in the Philippines. To provide capacity building opportunities to improve competency of local and international fishery extension workers. To establish data bank on fisheries and facilitate networking activities with other fishery institutions worldwide. To produce standard reading extension materials for the most economically viable fishery technologies. To formulate extension road map for the upliftment of poor fisheries stakeholders in the Philippines. To continually develop a pool of experts and provide its career development program to ensure the sustainability of AFA.
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New Technology IEC Materials
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SOLAR SALT MAKING By : Dr. Westly R. Rosario
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Pilot Demo Project on SOLAR SALT Freshwater Prawn MAKING By : Dr. Westly R. Rosario
Ulang Techno-demo and Harvest By : Dr. Westly R. Rosario
Five Techno- DVD’s (grow-out culture of Hito, Dojo, Ulang and Solar Salt making) are now available at NIFTDC and AFA for viewing. Technologies presented were based and adopted from the actual Pilot Demonstration Projects of AFA. These Videos were documented and featured in the MagAgri Tayo TV show on NBN-4.
By : Dr. Westly R. Rosario
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Technoguide
Global Update
Pagpapalaki ng Apahap sa Palaisdaan
NIFTDC’S PROJECTS AND MILESTONES ON GLOBAL
Westly Rosario at Racquel Ferrer Mas mainam palakihin ang Apahap PAGHAHANDA NG PALAISDAAN sa palaisdaang tubig-tabsing na may Ang huwarang pamamaraan sa sumusunod na katangian: paghahanda ng palaisdaan ay ang mga sumusunod: Palaisdaang yari sa lupa o semento, na may lawak na 500 metro kuwadrado hanggang isang 1. Patuyuan ang palaisdaan at ektarya. ibilad hanggang matuyo sa araw Parihaba ang sukat o hugis mula pito hanggang 14 araw, o kung ng palaisdaan upang madali ang kailan magbitak ng lupa. pag-ani. Ang lalim ng tubig sa palaisdaan ay di dapat bababaw sa 2. Magsabog ng tisid (teaseed) sa isang metro. Kung maaari, ang palaisdaan daming 15-30 ppm upang malipol ang mga pesteng isda na maaaring ay may dalawang lagusan o gate sumila o kumain ng alagang isda. upang maayos ang paglalabas-pasok ng tubig tuwing tag-kati o tag-laki ng Ang lasong tisid na organiko ay tubig-dagat. Ang makinang patubig ibinababad muna sa tubig sa buong magdamag bago isabog sa ay makatutulong din upang mapaayos ang pagpapalit ng tubig. palaisdaan upang epektibong malipol ang mga di-kailangang Sa malakihang negosyo sa organismo at salot na isda. Ang pag-alaga ng apahap, ang deibang lason na organiko at di makinang bomba ng tubig o paddle- nakasisira sa kalikasan ay tabako at wheel ay maaaring kailanganin derris root. tuwing tag-kati ng dagat, lalo pa at mataas ang dami ng inaalagaang 3. Maglagay ng organikong isda o stocking density ng pataba (taeng-manok) sa daming palaisdaan. isang tonelada sa bawat ektarya. Itaas ang lalim ng tubig ng dahanPAGPILI NG LUGAR dahan upang mapatubo ang natural Sapat na panggagalingan ng na pagkain tulad ng lablab at lumut. tubig-tabsing o tubig-dagat. Sa bagong gawa na palaisdaan, maglagay ng di-organiko o Alat ng tubig na 18-35 ppt komersyal na pataba gaya ng 16 Dissolved oxygen (DO) na 20-0 (di-ammonium phosphate) sa higit sa 3 ppm daming 50 kilo sa bawat ektarya. Ito ay nakatutulong din sa pagpapatubo Mahigit sa 3 ppm na ng natural na pagkain. Ang taengdissolved oxygen (DO) sa manok ay isinasabog sa buong tubig ang kinakailangan. palaisdaan, samantalang ang 16-20 Sapat na suplay ng tilapia 0 ay inilalagay sa sako at ibinibitin fingerlings o kaya ay murang sa tubig upang dahan-dahang isda sa buong taon. matunaw. Maaaring kailanganin ang daloy ng kuryente sa lugar.
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4. Magpawala sa palaisdaan ng tilapia gaya ng O.mossambicus sa daming 5,000-10,000 piraso bawat ektarya. Hayaan itong mangitlog sa palaisdaan sa loob ng 20-30 araw. Ang fingerlings ng tilapia ang magsisilbing natural na pagkain ng apahap sa palaisdaan. 5. Ang juvenile na apahap na may timbang na 20-50 gramo ay pinapakawalan sa palaisdaan sa daming 5,000 bawat ektarya. 6. Maliban sa buhay na tilapia sa palaisdaan, maaaring magbigay sa apahap ng tinadtad na isda arawaraw sa dami na limang pursiyento ng kabuuang timbang ng alagang isda. Ito ay mahalagang gawin kung ang tilapia ay paubos na. Kung kinakailangan, maglagay o magpakawala ulit ng tilapia fingerlings sa palaisdaan upang dumami ang buhay na pagkain para sa apahap hanggang sa maka-ani.
Filipina Marcos he National Integrated Fisheries Technology Development Center (NIFTDC) projects and activities have been featured on AQUA Culture Asia Pacific magazine entitled “NIFTDC and establishment of Simple aquaculture protocols in the Philippines“, NovemberDecember 2010 issue. One of the highlights is the introduction of Penaeus vannamie in the Philippines and the Center's central role in the verification work for SPF/SPR post larvae performance. Later it provided guidelines on the set up of new hatcheries for the shrimp. This work has been completed and the vannamei shrimp is now cultured in the country. The article also cited the Center's work in general, which is to develop simple protocols for the commercial production
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of finfish and other aquatic species. Significant milestones of the center like the enhancement of milkfish seed production, development of a gene bank for the Freshwater Prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) to improve growth performance and production, the partnership with CIRAD and the French Government for Saline (15 ppt) tilapia hybrids called molobicus, development of hatchery seed production of Silver perch (Bidyanus bidyanus), Seabass ( Lates calcarifer) and Siganids (Siganus guttatus and S. vermiculatus) were also featured. The Aqua Culture Asia Pacific magazine is circulated throughout Asia, and brought an extensive coverage on issues affecting the Asian-Pacific industry. The magazine is published bimonthly by Aqua Research Pte Ltd and its publisher and editor is Ms. Zuridah Merican, Phd.
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presentation on the Different Aquaculture Activities and Major Projects of the National Integrated Fisheries Technology Center Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (NIFTDC-BFAR) was presented by its Center Chief Dr. Westly R. Rosario, during the 2010 ASAIM SE Asia Aquaculture Conference in Shangri-La Makati held from August 2-5, 2010.
7. Magpalit ng tubig isa o dalawang beses bawat linggo, depende sa kalidad ng tubig na mino-monitor araw-araw. Ang pagpapalit ng tubig ay kinakailangan kung ang laki ng isda ay malapit ng anihin. Ang tubig ay maaaring palitan sunod sa kati at laki ng tubig o sa pag-gamit ng makinang patubig o water pump.
Dr. Rosario presented the two functions of the center which is to conduct development studies on different aquaculture species and to provide services to the fisheries Industry. One major project of the center is the Philippine Bangus Center a milkfish hatchery complex which is producing 50 million fry and 250 million eggs. The hatchery sells eggs at Php 6, 000/million and larvae at Php 7,000/million. Another highlight of the presentation is the development of genebank for freshwater prawn, the partnership with CIRAD and the French government for saline tilapia hybrids called Molobicus by the molobicus saline tilapia is said to be an alternative to milkfish in brackishwater ponds.
8. Ang apahap ay maaari ng ibenta sa laking 400 hanggang 600 gramo. Ito ay inaani makaraan ng Lima hanggang anim na buwang pagaalaga.
Other projects include the hatchery production of sea cucumber, silver perch, sea bass, and siganids. The facility has a wide range of commercial hatcheries for various species, four laboratories and training extension facilities. The four major laboratories provide facilities for microbiology, limnology (soil and water quality), biology/phycology and fish health studies.
witness the different projects and facilities. The event was organized by the American Soybean Association International Marketing Program (ASAIM). Filipina Marcos
Dr. Westly Rosario(2nd from the left) & other delegates poses for a photo session during ASAIM SE Asia Aquaculture Conference
Dr. Westly Rosario delivers his lecture during ASAIM SE Aquaculture Conference
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Sec. Procy inaugurates Korea - Philippines Dagupan City Seafood Processing Complex on Bonifacio Day Bangus Dagupan now ready for the world market Medel Espinosa
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ONIFACIO DAY - Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala lead the inauguration of the first governmentowned modern seafood processing facility in the region. The soon-to-be Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) compliant plant and country's next producer of export quality seafood products will be formally opened as the nation also celebrates this year the greatness of Andres Bonifacio a day before his birth.
During his speech, Sec. Alcala expressed his deep gratitude to the Korean government in granting the project and emphasized that with this fisheries development and modern facility for seafood processing can contribute food security and sufficiency program of the national government.
The program started with the unveiling of marker followed by ribbon cutting and tour-demonstration inside the plant facility facilitated by Sec. Alcala, Hon. Yong Ho KIM, Minister of Korean Embassy, Mr. Jinoh KIM of Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), Resident Representative to the Philippines and Former House Speaker
On the other hand, Minister Kim also appreciated the Korea-Philippines friendship which started more than 60 years ago. He was also thankful to the helped that the country extended during the Korean War and pledge that his country will continue supporting the Philippines through establishing projects related on agriculture.
Tala-isdaan promotes adoption of best aquaculture practices. Oysters, when incorporated in fish culture, will utilize plankton and other micro-organisms in estuaries and marine environment. When unutilized, such organisms will otherwise die-off and add more organic nutrients in the water that may already be above-normal because of very high organic load.
As the project initiator, Former House Speaker De Venecia thanked the partner country specially KOICA for the very wonderful friendship and accentuate that with the establishment of SPC, Dagupan City is now ready for the market of the world and even Filipino from other countries can have the taste of their national fish.
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Tala-isdaan, or integrated culture in general, is the strategy to limit the nutrient inputs or maximize their use in the estuarine or marine environment. Its socio-economic importance is also evident as it offers additional income to fish farmers from the oysters cultured. Tala-isdaan is a culture system that encourages the culture of oysters together with fish in the same culture facility. Integrated farming of different food species like shellfish, seaweeds, and fish is encouraged to minimize the negative impacts of aquaculture, most especially the monoculture of fish when commercial feeds are excessively used. About 30% of feeds used in fish cages are lost in the aquatic environment causing heavy organic load. Consequently, aquaculture areas are deteriorated and fish kills are experienced.
Jose C. De Venecia Jr. who initiated the establishment of seafood processing facility in 2007.
Sec. Procy, who authored RA 10068 or Organic Agriculture Act of 2010 when he served as Representative of the 2nd District of Quezon of 14th Congress, also visited Bureau of Fisheries Aquatic Resources National Integrated Fisheries Technology Development Center's (BFAR-NIFTDC) developed technologies after the program.
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TALA-ISDAAN is a concept of integrated culture of shellfish (oysters) and fish of any species in pens or cages. The name describes the combination or integration of growing TALABA (oysters) and ISDA (finfish like seabass, saline tilapia, rabbitfish, etc) to mitigate the impacts of aquaculture. A notable accomplishment of this project is the coming-up of an engineering design of a cage that will allow such integration with minimum cost, management and space.
The culture system will optimize the income generation capacity of farmers culturing both fish and oysters. It will provide higher business profitability while encouraging sustainable practice in aquaculture. In the Philippines, salt is the main ingredient in manufacturing Filipino foods such as dried fish, fish sauce and shrimp paste. It is also considered viand as a last resort for poor families. Salt making in the Philippines has its own history. Salt making is done either by solar evaporation or by boiling filtered seawater. According to statistics, the catch from municipal fisheries has been continuously decreasing. This problem is global. It is felt by all countries. Consequently, there are limits imposed in the catching of important species like tuna. Fisheries management strategies are adopted such as municipal sanctuaries, Bantay Dagat enforcers, closed fishing seasons, etc are examples. Other than small aquaculture operation like raising fish in cages, there are few profitable alternative livelihoods for poor fisherfolks using their greatest resource, the sea. Backyard salt making is a profitable livelihood activity of marginal fishermen in coastal areas. Vol. 3 (No.12) & Vol. 4 (No.13) October 2010-March 2011
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The Philippines utilizes tilapia for development because of its potential to benefit resource poor rural people as well as commercial growers. Researchers developed the technology to increase tilapia production and overcome marketing constraints. Tilapia technology was adapted and extended to small-scale farmers and large commercial producers. To maximize the production of pond, catfish was integrated as part of tilapia culture. The African catfish must be stocked in high densities in order to obtain a complete reduction of the Tilapia fingerlings, as it prefers to feed on the supplied feed. In general the ponds are stocked with 2 Tilapia per square meter and with 1 Catfish per square meter. The fish can be fed all kinds of agriculture by products as; rice bran, wheat bran, cotton seed cake, etc The feeding rate must be adjusted to the presence of the catfish as otherwise all fish are underfed. In practice for the monthly adjustment of the feeding rate the weight of the catfish is considered to be the same as the weight of the Tilapia.
Oyster is a mollusc with a soft un-segmented body protected by two permanent hard shells which increase in size as the animal grows. This marine bivalve belongs to the family Ostereidae which comprises three genera, namely: Ostrea, Crassostrea and Pyncnodonta. There are more than 100 known species of oysters, but only several species are widely cultivated (Quayle, 1980). Oyster farming is an aquaculture (or mariculture) practice in which oysters are raised for human consumption. Oyster culture is one way of producing food from the sea by farming suitable waters and estuaries where hydrographic conditions favour oyster growth. It lends itself as a mean of providing artisanal occupation to coastal communities either as a principal mean of livelihood or to augment overall income. Shellfish depuration is based on the knowledge that filter-feeding molluscs remove particles from the surrounding, digest some and discharge some in the form of pseudofaeces (Quayle, 1980). The simplest and cheapest depuration for oysters is to transfer them from a contaminated to an uncontaminated area (pond) for 48 hours. Another form is to place the oysters in a holding tank through which pure or purified water is made to flows. The most expensive method is to purify oysters with chlorine, ozone or ultraviolet light. Ornamental fish keeping is one of the most popular hobbies in the world today. The growing interest in aquarium fishes has resulted in steady increase in aquarium fish trade globally. The earning potential of this sector has hardly been understood and the same is not being exploited in a technology driven manner. Considering the relatively simple technique involved, this activity has the potential to create substantial job opportunities, besides helping export earnings. There are quite a large number of tropical aquarium fishes known to aquarists. While many of the fish are easy to breed, some of these are rare, difficult to breed and expensive. Most of the exotic species can be bred and reared easily since the technology is simple and well developed It is advisable to start with common, attractive, easily bred and less expensive species before attempting the more challenging ones.
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Training Activities
AFA Outreach Trainings on the Go Filipina Marcos
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hrough the mature aquaculture technologies available from the research and development efforts of the National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-National Integrated Fisheries Technology Development Center (BFAR-NIFTDC), the Asian Fisheries Academy (AFA) being the knowledge and information center of NFRDI is playing a major role to intervene in pilot communities as an agent of change by disseminating those technologies related to different fish commodities such as tilapia, ulang, dojo, hito and aquarium fishes.
Through outreach trainings entitled “Technology Outreach Promotion on Post Harvest and Farming Practices of Selected Aquaculture Species “, AFA was able to disseminate the technologies to fishfarmers that have limited access. For the last quarter of year 2010, AFA has conducted eight (8) trainings on the provinces of Pangasinan, La Union, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga and Nueva Vizcaya. The one-day training is composed of lectures on the Biology and Culture of Different Aquaculture Species such as Saline Tilapia, Catfish (Hito), Giant Freshwater Prawn (Ulang), Gabi-fish Culture, Ornamental Fishes and Fish Condominium. Objectives of the training are to provide participants with adequate skills on farm management and culture techniques on the said species; provide awareness campaign, sustained literacy program, livelihood opportunities to marginal fisherfolk and institute livelihood projects in targeted communities and; to motivate and involve women in aquaculture particularly by enhancing skills on value-adding and processing of fish.
PAC, Pampanga
Aritao, Nueva Viscaya
Camiling, Tarlac
Rosales, Pangasinan
The participants assessed general output of the training and based on the results they’ve learned new technology, and gained additional knowledge which was beneficial to them and to their families. All of the participants attained their objectives in attending the training.
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Trainings on Fish Culture and Oyster Farming Filipina Marcos
R & D Projects
Recent Aquaculture Technologies
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he Training on Fish Culture and Oyster Farming for Small Fisherfolks of Municipality of PalauigMulti Purpose Cooperative (SFMP MPC) was conducted last September 2324, 2010 at the Asian Fisheries Academy JDV Hall.
Lectures on the Biology & Culture of Saline Tilapia and Hito (Catfish) were given by Mr. Efren De Vera of AFA and Ms. Madel Damaso of AFA. Overview of Oyster Industry in the Philippines was discussed by Mr. Angelito E. Dela Cruz of NFRDI-AFA. Lecture and Practicum on the Biology of Oyster (species identification by shell characteristic, sex identification, and gonadal maturity identification) was given by Mr. Racquel A. Ferrer of NIFTDC. Water Quality Sampling and Monitoring lecture was delivered by Ms. Sylvia Ocampo of AFA
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ovember 2010, the occurrence of red tide was reported to some parts of Bataan. Eating of shell fishes was banned and immediately the demand of Fish is low. Since the major livelihood of Bataan is Oyster farming, Congressman Angelo Palmones of AGHAM Partylist immediately sent the Fishfarmers of Bataan to the Asian Fisheries Academy for training on Oyster Farming and Depuration. The training is entitled “Training on Selected Fish Culture and Oyster Farming for Bataan Fishfarmers” it was conducted last December 10, 2010 at the Asian Fisheries Academy. The
Participants of Bataan Fisherfolks having their practicum on Oyster Raft Making during the conduct of Training on Selected fish culture and oyster farming.
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The culture of fish in gabi or taro (Colocasia esculenta L) plots is an agroaqua integrated farming technology found to be technically practical and profitable for household-backyard food production micro-business and village nutrition. The production of gabi can bring significant benefits to areas where root crops are major staples. In the Philippines, the integrated technology was adapted initially in Central Luzon in mid -1980's. There were several isda't gabi projects in the provinces of Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Bulacan and Bataan (Rosario, 1984). Participants, Organizers and Speakers during the Training on selected Fish Culture & Oyster Farming for Palauig, Zambales Fisherfolks conducted on September 24-25, 2010 at Asian Fisheries Academy.
and Ms. Evelyn A. Dangla of NIFTDC for the Purification of Oysters. Construction of raft and Culture of Oyster in the Philippines (Traditional and Japanese Raft Method) was discussed by Mr. Raquel A. Ferrer. training was attended by 30 participants. Guests during the training were Congressman Angelo Palmones of AGHAM Partylist and Dr. Westly R. Rosario of BFAR-NIFTDC. The training is aimed to provide the participants with adequate skills on farm management and culture techniques in Oyster farming and to provide livelihood opportunities to marginal fisherfolks in target communities. The two-day training is composed of Lectures on the techniques and new technologies develop by National Integrated Fisheries Technology
Participants and speakers poses for a photo session during the conduct of Oyster Farming for Bataan fisherfolks.
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The training was attended by 62 fishfarmers, majority of them were females with 34 (55%) while 28 (45%) were males.
Development Center (NIFTDC) on oyster Farming. Purification of Oysters by Relaying and Depuration was discussed By Ms. Evelyn Dangla of NIFTDC, the lecture and practicum on the Biology of Oyster (species identification by shell characteristic, sex identification, and gonadal maturity identification) was given by Mr. Racquel A. Ferrer of NIFTDC. Biology & Culture of Saline Tilapia and Hito (Catfish) were given by Mr. Joey Junio and Ms. Madel Damaso of AFA. An Overview of Oyster Industry in the Philippines and construction on raft method was headed by Mr. Raquel Ferrer and Mr. Joseph Anthony Basa of AFA on the Vertical
The integration of two crops, isda (fish) and the root crop gabi requires minimum investment from marginal fish farmers. The practice encourages diversification of farm products other than fish. The integrated culture of isda and gabi results in increased soil fertility, reduction of weeding cost and optimization of soil use and farm space. Gabi is less susceptible to pests and never require use of pesticides. Azolla is a free-floating water fern that floats on the water which resembles algae and fixes atmospheric nitrogen in association with nitrogen fixing cyanobacterium. The name Azolla is derived from two Greek words azo means to dry and allyo means to kill. It is commonly found on stagnant water or permanent pools, freshwater ponds, ditches and paddy fields from temperate and tropical regions. It can be grown in concrete tanks or any water receptacles. Air, light, water and mineral nutrients are important factors in affecting the growth and development of the fern. It doubles its population in seven days. Azolla is rich in protein, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. It is the only plants used as biofertilizer in agriculture or as a green manure for wetland rice in Norther Vietnam, and in Central to Southern China because of its high nitrogen content. In early 1980’s the use of Azolla in South Cotabato, Philippines was widely published. Azolla plants have been described by the Chinese and Vietnamese as being miniature nitrogen fertilizer factories. Azolla is traditionally used throughout Asia and parts of Africa as feed for livestock, poultry and fish (tilapia, red pacu, carps and other herbivorous and omnivorous species). As animal feed, Azolla contains very high levels of protein (about 20-30% of dry weight. Some literatures suggest higher protein level of 50-60%) and fat. At times Azolla is also used as human food.
Cong. Angelo Palmones (left) having an interview to one of the affected oyster farmers of Bataan.
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Training Activities
THE ASIAN FISHERIES ACADEMY : FROM MODEST BEGINNING A Good Start for the Year 2011 TO BRIDGING GAPS BETWEEN RESEARCH AND EXTENSION T
By Angelito Dela Cruz
The FishGRO and Locally Funded (LFP) Projects From January 2008 to June 2010, the Asian Fisheries Academy with support from FishGRO and Locally-Funded Projects, has conducted one international training workshop, twelve (12) national trainings, six (6) national summits/symposia, two (2) regional onfield trainings and more than 20 local on-site seminars. Fourteen (14) foreign participants, 542 extension workers and researchers from national and local government agencies, 65 academicians and students from colleges/universities and more than a thousand fisherfolks, fish growers, hatchery operators, fish processors and hobbyists attended these trainings and summits.
were established: four pilot fish farms for ulang (M. rosenbergii); eight for hito (African catfish) and16 for saline tilapia (Molobicus hybrid) under the LocallyFunded Project. Seven oyster demonstration farms using bamboo raft method are scheduled for establishment in the river system of Pangasinan and coastal cove areas of La Union to synchronize with the collection of oyster spats. To complete the 60 targeted pilot techno-demo projects, another four pilot fishfarms on Ulang will be set-up before the end of the year.
BFAR-NIFTDC and AFA have also produced and published 10 information, education and communication (IEC) materials on the following aquaculture and fisheries technologies. AFA is also producing newsletters every quarter of the year promoting the different technologies developed by BFAR and Moreover, AFA has established 20 pilot NFRDI, the activities and programs of techno-demo projects on selected the Academy and the current and special aquaculture species for marginal events relevant to fisheries and fisherfolks in FY 2008-2009. At aquaculture. About 10,000 copies of present, additional 28 pilot projects these materials were distributed to
academic institutions, BFAR Regional Offices, Local Government Units, private individuals, fish farmers, students and other stakeholders.
For FishGRO Project, AFA has established 10 of the 14 targeted pilot demo-farms for 2010: two each for tala-isdaan integrated system, gabi ulang (crop-fish system), production and marketing of ornamental fish and catfish-tilapia production in ponds. The two pilot projects on oyster farming and depuration will be established on November this year during the onset and abundance of oyster larvae and when the input materials such as bamboo, ropes, plastic buoys (drums) and twines will be completed. Also, the two demo-projects on backyard solar salt production will be set-up in the identified pilot sites after the rainy season. The FishGRO Project will end on December 31, 2010. BFAR-NIFTDC and AFA continue to monitor the established projects while assisting the farmer cooperators in the proper direction and operation of these aquaculture endeavors.
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ureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources National Integrated Fisheries Technology Development Center(BFAR-NIFTDC) and Asian Fisheries Academy(AFA) showcased what it had best, the fisheries technology in first ever Sigay Festival in Binmaley, Pangasinan last January 24 February 4.
During the Agri Aqua Trade Fair opening ceremony Hon. Lorenzo Cerezo, municipal mayor, recognized the effort of the agricultural sector specially the fisheries sector in making the town one of the region's biggest producers of seafood products and he also tagged Binmaley as the 'Seafoods Capital of the Northern Philippines.
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New information materials on the improved technology on Isda't Gabi Integrated Culture, Tala-Isdaan, Backyard Salt Making and Polyculture of Tilapia and Catfish were shared out to the fish farmers, home makers, local government employees, local tourist, and the teachers and students of the town's fisheries schools
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Other participating agencies were BFARRFU I, Pangasinan State University (PSU) Binmaley Campus, Binmaley School of Fisheries (BSF), feeds company, women's organization, and other local industry players of the town.
Filipina Marcos he Asian Fisheries Academy made its first accomplishment for the year 2011 by participating on the Bayambang, Pangasinan's Malangsi Fish-tival. Through Training on Biology and Grow-out culture on selected aquaculture species, the academy was able to disseminate new and improved fisheries technologies develop by the National Integrated Fisheries Technology Development Center (NIFTDC). This is a big help for the fishfarmers of Bayambang where fishing is their main livelihood. The training was conducted last January 21, 2011 entitled Freshwater Fish Culture with theme “Malangsi Fish-tival�. The program was attended by Mayor Ricardo
M. Camacho of Bayambang, Pangasinan, Dr. Westly Rosario of BFAR-NIFTDC and Councilor Allan De Vera of Bayambang.
The one-day training was composed of lectures on the Culture of Tilapia in Ponds and Tanks, Biology and Culture of Hito (African Catfish), Biology and Culture of Freshwater Prawn, and Biology and Habitat of Dalag (Mudfish). The Malangsi Fish-tival is the first festival conducted in the town, and it will be celebrated annually.
Mr. Angelito E. Dela Cruz, head of AFA, having his lecture on the Biology and Culture of Mudfish during the conduct of training in Bayambang, Pangasian for Malangsi fish-tival.
Participants of Freshwater Fish Culture training in Bayambang, Pangasinan.
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his is the title of the radio program aired every Monday at 5:30-6:00 am at DZRD 981 AM Radio. All aspects related to Agriculture and Fisheries are the main topics of the program. These includes technologies developed by the National Integrated Fisheries Technology Development Center (NIFTDC), updates on the Seafood Processing Complex and
environmental monitoring. The program is hosted by Dr. Westly R. Rosario the Center Chief of BFARNIFTDC, Mr. Jay Mendoza, station Manager of DZRD and Mr. Rogelio Cognita of DZRD. Interested parties can also send their questions and inquiries through text messages at 0917-2007005.
The center also participated in the Fluvial Parade during the kick-off ceremony of the festival held in the river near the Manat On the other hand the academy also set Bridge of the said town. aquarium display for three high valued species that includes seabass (SN), Binmaley is one of the four localities in seacucumber (Holoturia scabra), and red Pangasinan recipient of pilot demonstration pacu (SN). This was to create awareness projects for saline tilapia, catfish, and oyster with the technology and give the fish and at the present the local government is farmers options and alternatives in their conducting Oplan Kalikasan as part of the provincial campaign in cleaning the river source of income.
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FISHGRO shares fisheries resources for development Medel Espinosa
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form of photos taken during the outreach training program conducted for indigenous people of the place conducted last April 29.
isheries Grassroots Outreach (FISHGRO) Project of the Asian Fisheries Academy (AFA) located at the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources National Integrated Fisheries Technology Development Center (BFAR-NIFTDC), Dagupan City participated in RP Japan 2KR Exhibit, IFAD Knowledge and Learning Market conducted at MEGA Trade Hall 3 of SM Mega Mall, Mandaluyong City on Oct 12-13, 2010.
With the exhibit theme of “Shared Resources, Shared Development, “the two-day activity aims to raise public awareness, appreciation to the projects funded by National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) International Funding for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and Department of Agriculture National Agriculture and Fishery Council (DA-NAFC) as well as venue to promote the replication and/or scaling-up of proven business models and environmental approaches under RP Japan Food Security Project for Under Privileged Farmers ( formerly known as Kennedy Round 2 or 2KR)and the IFAD country program in the Philippines. Consist of the improved technologies on circular fish cage integrated with oyster in the outer layer (commonly known as talaisdaaan), isda't gabi (fish-taro integrated farming), solar salt production, ornamental fish production, and oyster depuration, the 3m x 2m exhibit booth of the
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Guests and participants get free technology reading materials during the exhibit
More than 600 sets of fisheries technology IEC materials developed by (BFAR-NIFTDC) was distributed to the farmers, dignitaries from Japan Embassy, non- government organizations (NGOs), people's organizations (PO)s representatives, academes, government institutions, organizers, shoppers, hobbyist, and other interested individuals attended and visited the whole event.
The booth also served as an avenue for experience sharing, ideas exchange for those who already FISHGRO Project also showcased engage with in aquaculture and farmers- based technology information agora for those who are developed by BFAR-NIFTDC. interested in venturing to the industry. These technologies already making its impact to the fish growers of Vital topics includes urban Pangasinan and other nearby aquaculture, milkfish deboning, water provinces quality, weather loach (dojo), solar It is also expected to increase their salt production, tala- isdaan, and ornamental fish keeping during the income as well as maximize the use of the water and land and more personal interaction by the visitors and the exhibitors . importantly the environmental significance especially in the part The visitors were also encouraged to tala-isdaan. attend or request trainings offered in the academy a month in advance, At the present, pilot demonstration projects are being conducted in two according to their field of interest. fish producing provinces with 14 cooperators beneficiaries who are They were also invited to join the center's official Facebook account all now in the middle of the fish (aquatechdocwestly@yahoo.com) to culture period. get updates and information on the academy's latest and incoming events. Beneficiaries of the project from Botolan, Zambales also exhibited in Continued on next page
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AFA’s partners in the process demonstrates milkfish deboning
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ikki Villadolid and Joseph Anthony Basa, of National Fisheries Research and Development Institute Asian Fisheries Academy (NFRDI - AFA) demonstrated the bangus deboning during the RP-Japan 2KR Exhibit IFAD Knowledge and Learning Market with the theme of “Shared Resources, Shared Development”, held at the Mega Trade Hall 3 of SM Mega Mall, Mandaluyong City last October 13, 10:30-11:00 am. Attended by hundreds of exhibit goers from the business sector, government agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs), people's organizations (POs), other exhibitors and interested individuals, they shared the step by step procedure of milkfish deboning Dagupan City style. Equipped with proper attire and complete deboning equipment, the duo also gave emphasis in the importance of correct splitting (to produce butterfly fillet), gutting, washing, and bone location identification.
AFA staff demostrate deboning of bangus during the RP- Japan 2KR Exhibit. (Photo courtesy of DA-NAFC-SPD)
Basa on the other hand, encouraged the viewers to undergo training on the said skills development in the academy and practice in their own respected places while discussing the importance of the process to the consumer.
Queries regarding the meat recovery, business potential, and availability of Compose of 196- 208 bones, milkfish deboning utensils were raised and answered bones is located in four major areas namely by the presenters. ribs, dorsal spines, lateral spines, and dorsal spines. Other demonstration on the said exhibit were participated by the following: Reading materials (with contact address Cacao/Cocoa Processing of National and numbers) on bangus deboning and Economic Development Authority other products from the deboned milkfish (NEDA) Region XI; Community- Based like marinated and smoked milkfish was Coastal Resource Management of SIKAT distributed in the FISHGRO Booth in the NGO and NEDA Region IV-B; Rural same exhibit ground. Micro Enterprise Promotion Program
(RuMEPP) of Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD); Commercialization of Sweet Potato of Tarlac College of Agriculture and NEDA III; and Tilapia Fillet and Breaded Fillet by Department of Agriculture Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources V(DABFAR V) and DA- National Agriculture and Fishery Council (DA-NAFC). Villadolid is currently the Training Specilaist while Basa on the other hand is one of the Subject Matter Specialist of the academy; both of them were also tasked to establish pilot demonstration projects and to conduct training in the promotion of sustainable aquaculture.
FISHGRO shares...from page 9 He also added that a notable feature of this project is the coming-up of an engineering design of a cage that will allow such integration with minimum cost, management, and space but on the other hand allowing the farmers to earn more. Organized to bring animated dialogue on the various selected topics via case presentations and interactive discussions, the forum was composed of six major topics that includes: i) making socially relevant projects economically viable, ii) innovative financing supporting value chain, iii) investing in rural infrastructure maximization, iv) ICT for rural productivity, v) valuing local initiatives, and vi) investing on the youth for agricultural development. NEWSLETTER Vol. 3 (No.12) & Vol. 4 (No.13) October 2010-March 2011
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milkfish, based from the Marketing Study conducted by the City Government of Dagupan in 2002, were distributed to the following: Dagupan whole salers/retailers (50 percent); Manila (30 percent); Baguio City (10 percent); and Nueva Ecija, Nueva Viscaya, and other areas (10 percent).
ilkfish (Chanos chanos), popularly known as “bangus”, abounds in Pangasinan. The province is the country's top producer of milkfish cultured in marine fish cage and marine fish pen, contributing 83.9 percent and 91.8 percent, respectively, in 2000. In 2003, about 51.2 percent (379) of the province's fish pen/cage operators engaged in culturing milkfish were from Dagupan City.
tailed and has small head. It is also softfleshed and juicy. It feeds on lablab or Dagupan is among the top producers of benthic blue algae, diatoms and milkfish in the province. From 2001planktons and are grown only in 2003, Dagupan's milkfish production fishponds along the inland waters of totaled to 35,560.1 metric tons (MT), Dagupan City. Each Bonuan Bangus contributing 16.8 percent to the total cannot weigh heavier than 250 grams provincial production. Of its total because of its dependence on natural production in the past three years, 78.5 food. Meanwhile, the other kind of percent grew in fish pens/cages while the milkfish, which is raised only in fish rest grew in brackishwater fishpond. pens/cages, feeds on formulated feeds. It can be distinguished from the Bonuan There are two kinds of milkfish cultured Bangus with its long arched belly and in the city. One kind is the Bonuan long tail. Bangus which is the more preferred kind because of its savory taste and Dagupan's milkfish productions are palatability. This kind of milkfish has a either traded in their fresh form or in short arched belly, fat, with fine and white their processed forms. Dagupan's fresh va
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Processed milkfish are also sold abroad, specifically in California, Hawaii, and California. There are three milkfish processors in the city. However, the main and final processing is done in Metro Manila. Thus, the volumes produced by the processors from Dagupan are included in the volume of fresh milkfish destined for Metro Manila not as processed milkfish destined for export market.
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academy, impact assessment on the audience awareness and interest will soon be measured. Project exhibit also displayed the famous Bonuan Bangus, bottled in corn oil and the same taste bottled product using catfish which were farm-grown by FISHGRO Cooperators in Nueva Ecija. The said exhibit was participated by the government agency from research and development in agriculture and science and technology, NGOs, Pos, SUCs, and private entrepreneurs showing their products like bamboo furniture and silk, processed products on sweet potato, guava,
Mr. Angelito E. Dela Cruz, head of AFA, promoting processed bangus and hito to the organizers of the RP-Japan 2KR event.
calamansi, etc., dairy products from water buffalos, processed fish, vermin culture, organic products, and recent developments on agriculture.. At the end, the FISHGRO project was chosen among one of the finalist for the Best Booth for NAFC
assisted project. The event ended with the performance by Joey Ayala and remarks from Shiela Marie Encabo, OIC-Director, and NEDA-Agriculture Staff.
Policy and Investment Forum Dr. Westly R. Rosario, Center Chief of BFAR-NIFTDC, and FISHGRO Project Head discussed Tala-Isadaan or culture of shellfish (oysters) and fish of any species in pens or cages during the first day of policy and investment forum. The said forum was a side event of the exhibit which aims to gather selected expert, knowledge- learning practitioners, implementers, donors, civil society, entrepreneurs, and other key stake holders in the rural development sector.
Guests, exhibitors and organizers poses for a photo session during the RP- Japan 2KR exhibit IFAD Knowledge & Learning Market at Mega Trade Hall.
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On the other hand, processed (deboned, marinated or smoked) milkfish were traded to Metro Manila (60 percent), Baguio City (25 percent), and to the other Luzon areas (12 percent). The remaining three percent are retained in the city.
This feedback mechanism according to the academy will allow anyone to ask question and give their feedback immediately and in the part of the
Dr. Westly R. Rosario having his lecture on “talaisdaan” during RP-Japan 2KR Exhibit policy and investment forum
According to Dr. Rosario, talaisdaan, or integrated farming in general, is the strategy to limit the nutrient inputs or maximize their use in the estuarine or marine environment. Its socio- economic importance is also evident as it offers additional income to fish farmers from the oysters cultured. Continued on page 13
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sanitation standard of the milkfish processing plant; and implementation of HACCP.
freshwater prawn, ornamental fishes, and tilapia fry and fingerlings to the affected marginalized fisherfolks of Pangasinan and La Union during rage of Typhoon Juan last October. Also present in that event were Rep. Gina De Venecia of 4th District Pangasinan, Rep. Marilyn Permicias Agabas of 6th District Pangasinan, Rep. Robert Raymond Estrella of ABONO Party List, Vice Mayor Belen Fernanadez of Dagupan City, Dir. Malcolm Sarmiento of BFAR, Dir. Cipriano Santiago of DA Region I, Dir. Nestor Domenden of BFAR-Region I and Mr. Rosendo So of ABONO Party List. Located in the home of the World Tastiest Milkfish, the Korea-Philippines Dagupan City Seafood Processing Complex (SPC) is envisioned to be a world class, dynamic, and financially stable seafood processing facility.
At present, medical certificates were issued for those who are fit to work in the plant. Medical examination for the prospective workers was conducted and facilitated by Dagupan City Health Office personnel. Aside from medical certificate, they are also required to submit Police Clearance, Barangay Clearance, and Certificate of Training from the Academy. (From left) Mr. Rosendo So, R.D. Nestor Domenden, Dr. Westly R. Rosario, Sec. Proceso Alcala, Min. Yong Ho Kim, Former Speaker Jose De Venecia, Jr, Rep. Gina De Venecia and Rep. Marilyn Agabas poses for a photo session during the Inauguration of SPC.
Dr. Rosario whom at present serves as the plant's general manager is expecting that through this project, bangus raising and trading will be upgraded and will open value-adding industry on white shrimp (Peneaus vannamei) and other aquaculture species like tilapia and catfish.
Republic of Korea Thru KOICA provided the project with the amount of US$ 2.2 M as financial assistance for the establishment of the facility which includes construction, provision of materials and equipment and training of Philippines officials and personnel in Korea.
“The facility can be a medium to our small or backyard fish processors to allow them to export their products since the facility is designed to meet international standards on processing aquatic products and more importantly it The 1.5 hectare processing complex with will encourage exporting products to Korea which is a potential major one-storey floor area of 1 716 m² is located in the northwest coastal area of market for various aquatic products Bonuan Binloc, Dagupan City beside by the Philippines. Moreover, it can BFAR-NIFTDC and Asian Fisheries contribute advancement of our Academy (AFA). country's fisheries sector…”, as emphasized by Dr. Rosario in his According to Dr. Westly R. Rosario, project summary presentation. BFAR-NIFTDC Chief, with the plant capacity of six tons of milkfish per day the project will generate about 70 regular employments and 500 jobs for skilled deboning and filleting workers which will benefit marginalized families in the said community.
Aside from the economic importance in terms of job generation and trade, the facility shall also be used as a Research Development and Training Facility on Food Processing by BFAR for the improvement and sustainability of the fishery products.
He also added that the said project with estimated volume of production of about 2 000 MT per year will increase the The project will practice and income of skilled workers by about Php demonstrate the effective use of waste 74 a day per worker. water treatment facility to avoid negative environmental impacts.
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Labor force for the markets of the world
Last February 22-26 and March 15-19, 100 residents of Bonuan Binloc underwent Training/Workshop for the Prospective Workers Needed for the Operation of the Seafood Processing Facility in Dagupan City held in AFA, BFAR- NIFTDC Cmpd., Dagupan City. It aims to educate them to the basic principles of milkfish processing from receiving of raw materials and to produced ready to market frozen and smoked boneless milkfish in accordance with the principles of Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure (SSOP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system by providing them hands-on experience in milkfish processing, specifically on deboning, freezing, and smoking. The five-day training, which aims to prepare the participants on the plant operation includes two days of lectures which tackled topics on biology of milkfish; characteristic of fresh quality milkfish; handling of milkfish icing and freezing; safety and quality control in milkfish processing and basic principles of GMP and SSOP; process of milkfish deboning and smoking; effects of freezing and storage temperature on the quality of processed milkfish; food safety and
Prior to these events, training for the said facility in KOICA's International Cooperation Center in Seong-nam, South Korea was conducted in November 23December 13, 2009. Nine delegates from BFARNIFTDC/NFRDI led by Dr. Rosario and Dagupan City led by then City Administrator Alipio Vittorio Ramon Fernandez attended the managerial and engineering courses respectively. The group also had the chance to visit the Korea Food Research Institute (KRFI) and the country's premier HACCP accredited food processing model facilities. Recent updates In preparation for its full operation, initial 64 workers underwent refresher training for the operation on the said facility on November 25 - 26, 2010. The trained workers will be assigned on the receiving, sorting, splitting, gutting, washing, deboning, quality control, packaging, storage, packing, and other general services needed. Four BFAR-NIFTDC engineers and technician also underwent refresher training on the operation, trouble shooting, and maintenance of sorting machine, air shower, metal detector, vacuum packer, banding machine, and refrigeration system. The training was facilitated by Jae Hoon Cho, Young Jin Oh, Ho Chun Kim, and Ju Heak Hoe of Yong Sung Refrigeration Co., Ltd. /, maker of HACCP accredited
Philippines Delegation during the Training Course for the Establishment of Korea Dagupan City SPC in Seong-nam, South Korea on November 23-December 30, 2009 lead by City Administrator Dr. Alipio Vittorio Ramon Fernadez (5th from the left) and BFAR-NIFTDC Chief Dr. Westly Rosario (7th from the right).
refrigeration equipment in Asia. Dir. Malcolm I. Sarmiento Jr. of BFAR issued Fisheries Office Order No. 382 series of 2010 for the Creation of BFAR Working Committee for the start-up Operation of the Korea-Philippines Dagupan City Seafood Processing Complex last November 3. The created manpower core group to oversee and administer the operation of the facility is composed of the following: Dr. Rosario, General Manager; Rosa Bassig, Assistant Manager & Quality Control Supervisor; Jose Gamboa III, Plant Supervisor; Vicente Resultay Jr., Plant Engineer; Adoracion Obinque, Production Supervisor; and Emma Gamboa for Finance and Administration. Prior to these, in a resolution no. 65102010 by Sangguniang Panglunsod of
Dagupan City, the council transferred the grant and bestowed the administrative control and supervision over the Dagupan City SPC to BFAR. This is in their belief that the bureau is the principal agency of the national government which is mandated by the law to take lead in fisheries development and all matters pertaining to the production and marketing of fish and fisheries products from the Philippines and export to the United States and to the European Union (EU) Communities. Seven Korean volunteers who specialize in food technology, fisheries, industrial designing, and computer science are expected to arrive in Philippines in the second quarter of 2011, to further improve the operation and help conduct research on the said fields. (With reports from Jennie A. Lomibao)
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and control safety hazards associated with food from the time a company/ plant receives raw materials through production to distribution to consumer. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) - minimum sanitary and processing requirements necessary to ensure the production of wholesome food. It is a measure of general hygiene as well as measures that prevent food from becoming adulterated due to unsanitary condition. Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures SSOPs - methods prescribed specifically for cleaning and sanitizing. It is also the procedure used by food processing firms to help accomplish the over-all goal of maintaining GMPs in the production of food. Hongsik Yu Food & Safety Research Center, NFRDI Republic of Korea Vol. 3 (No.12) & Vol. 4 (No.13) October 2010-March 2011
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