17th National Tuna Congress by Orville Gamayon

contents ABOUT THE CONGRESS 02

Overview of Tuna Fisheries in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean 52

HOST CITY

CONGRESS SCHEDULE 05-23

MESSAGES

24 CONGRESS SPEAKERS 28 CONGRESS RESOLUTIONS 98 sffaii uPDATES 106 WORKING COMMITTEES 110

Pilot Test of MARLIN (Electronic Logsheet) Operation in High Seas Pocket 1 47

CONGRESS HOST 06

Group Seine Operations of Philippine Flagged Vessels in High Seas Pocket 1 32

FRIENDS OF PHIL TUNA INDUSTRY 113

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

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ARTICLES

Fishery Improvement Protocol for ASEAN Enters New Phase 54 Statement on Securing Sustainable SmallScale Fisheries during the 7th ASEAN Fisheries Consultative Forum 55 ASEAN Public-Private Task Force 56 Asean Aquaculture and Fisheries Public Private Initiative to be Institutionalised 59 ASEAN Seafood Federation (ASF) 63

Negosyo Center-Gensan Opens Its Doors to Local MSMEs 67

38 Fishing within Limits 40 Limit Reference Points: Don’t Go There! 42 Target Reference Points:

Aiming for the Right Level

44 Harvest Control Rules: Streamlining

Fisheries Decision Making and Sustainability

Target Program To Improve Livelihood of Fisherfolks 71 BFAR 12 hosts 5th RP- Vietnam Bilateral Meeting 72

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 85 Citra Mina Group of Companies (CMGC)

It’s Gensan 77 General Santos City Airport Improvement Underway 84

CONGRESS HOST ThE OBJECTIVES

ThE FEDERATION

Unite the different fishing associations and allied industries in SOCSKSARGEN to jointly work for a sustainable and globally competitive industry;

Serve as the voice of the fishing industry in lobbying for key policy agenda and relevant issues and concerns;

Provide a neutral venue for its members to raise specific problems and resolve fundamental issues besetting the industry; and,

Serve as a forum to strengthen industry representation and positioning with respect to other players in the world with the end in view of protecting, expanding, and maintaining the country’s strategic lead in the tuna industry.

Socsksargen Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries, Inc. is a non-government, non-profit organization, established in 1999 as an umbrella organization of 7 associations with a total over 100 companies involved in fishing, canning, fish processing, aquaculture production & processing and other allied industries. Its membership cuts across the entire value chain from the capture fisheries sector, composed of the hand line fishermen, the small, medium & large commercial ring netters and purse seine operators, to the fish processing sector and exporters composed of the big canning operators, fresh chilled, frozen fish value-adding sector. It is based in General Santos City governed by a Board of 14 Directors and by the Executive Director handling the day-today operations.

VISION-MISSION The vision-mission of the institution is

“To be a cohesive federation acting as catalyst towards attaining ﬁshing industry’s sustainability and global competitiveness through advocacy work in the local, national and international level.”

MEMBER-ASSOCIATIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Its leadership exercises democratic and participative means in attaining the federation’s objectives which are anchored on its core values of unity, co-opetition, collaboration, equality and social responsibility.

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Southern Philippines Boat Owners and Tuna Association (SPBOTA) South Cotabato Purse Seiners Association (SOCOPA) Umbrella Fish Landing Association (UFLA) Chamber of Aquaculture and Ancillary Industries of Sarangani, Inc. (CHAINS) Tuna Canners Association General Santos (TCAGS) Fresh Frozen Seafood Association – Tuna Processors Philippines, Inc. (FFSA-TPPI) Tuna Cooperative of General Santos City (Tuna Coop)

SFFAII OFFICERS 2015-2017 JOAQUIN T. LU President

DEXTER G. TENG

JOSE EMMANUEL M. SANTOS

1st Vice-President

DINO h. BARRIENTOS

2nd Vice-President

NEIL G. DEL ROSARIO

Secretary

Treasurer

ROY C. RIVERA

hERMINIA B. NARCISO Auditor

ROSANNA BERNADETTE B. CONTRERAS

Public Relations Ofﬁcer

Executive Director

DIRECTORS JERRY C. DAMALERIO

HERMINIA B. NARCISO

BENEDICTO L. GRANFON JR.

RAMON M. MACARAIG

MARIANO M. FERNANDEZ

SOLEDAD B. MANANGQUIL

NEIL G. DEL ROSARIO JOAQUIN T. LU

DEXTER G. TENG JOSE EMMANUEL M. SANTOS

ANDRESTINE T. TAN

DANILO E. CAPAROS

ROY C. RIVERA DINO H. BARRIENTOS

PAST PRESIDENTS DOMINGO T. TENG, 1999-2005 MARFENIO Y. TAN, 2005-2011 “Regional Cooperation: the way forward”

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MESSAGE FROM THE CONGRESS HOST 17TH NTC CHAIRPERSON

Dear Guests and Participants, This year, in the 17th National Tuna Congress (NTC), industry stakeholders will address issues and challenges, and will take advantage of opportunities in the industry in the context of regional collaboration with the theme, “Regional Cooperation: The Way Forward.” Regional cooperation among Southeast Asian countries has its history back in 1967 with the establishment of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN); the Philippines was among the founding membercountries together with Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. In today’s era of globalize and borderless economy, the ASEAN recognize the significance of regional economic cooperation with the inception of ASEAN Economic Community or ASEAN Integration 2015 through adoption of the ASEAN Economic Blueprint at the 13th ASEAN Summit in Singapore in 2007. In the Philippines, the tuna industry, through the SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries, Inc. (SFFAII), has since then in the forefront in fostering cooperation among domestic and international fishing and trading partners. We have intensified our cooperation and participation in the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) meetings in 2013 and 2014. The SFFAII has been instrumental in crafting of Philippine position papers and reports ensuring continued access of 36 group seine/ring net operators in the High Seas Pocket Number 1 (HSP1) in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPO) until 2017. Recent membership of SFFAII in the ASEAN Seafood Federation (ASF) in 2012 proves our strong commitment towards enhancing cooperation with ASEAN partners. The establishment of ASF is an essential foundation to enhance cooperation among regional countries for ASEAN Economic Community, contributing to a larger goal to integrate the region’s national economies and achieve higher levels of economic dynamism and competitiveness. I am pleased to inform the industry stakeholders that the chairmanship of SFFAII in the ASF took effect this year and will end in 2016. We will focus our efforts in strengthening our participation and presence in the regional setting. Beyond our membership to ASF, we will continue to support, to collaborate and to participate in all other endeavors aimed at attaining cooperation among regional fishers, seafood processors and exporters. Our goals are to openly exchange views among our regional partners on matters of mutual interest, and to enhance our access to better technology, food safety assurance, supply sustainability, greater market opportunities, and environment and social responsibility. In behalf of the SOCSKSARGEN Fishing Federation and Allied Industries Inc., it is our pleasure and pride to once again host the NTC in its 17th year. Government leaders from the Philippines and other countries, industry players, and stakeholders present, may we all be one in our goal in strengthening regional cooperation as our way forward. Mabuhay! JOAQUIN T. LU Chairman “Regional Cooperation: the way forward”

MESSAGE FROM THE HOST CITY CITY MAYOR

Warmest greetings! The Philippine Tuna Industry is once more at the crossroads. Over the last decade, it has seen the industry increasingly becoming a net importer—already far from being Southeast Asia’s largest producer in the 1980s and 1990s. At the General Santos City fishing port complex, frozen imported tuna already comprises 65 percent of tuna landings. All these imported tuna go directly to the city’s 6 canneries and a handful of local processing plants. Rising production costs, increasing marine resource protectionism, changing climate patterns and global concerns over dwindling stocks have greatly contributed to the decline in local catches. The Philippine tuna industry must face these challenges. It needs to draw a development roadmap for the next decade moving forward and beyond. We need to consolidate to remain competitive. We need to streamline in order to be more efficient. We need to be resourceful to sustain productivity. The geographical location of the country, its world class tuna fishers and its competitive edge over many of Southeast Asian tuna producers, can prime the Philippine tuna as hub of canned and processed tuna manufacturing in Asia. The tuna industry is still there and it will still be the city’s major’s economic backbone. Yet, we all know times are changing—and that our tuna industry is constantly undergoing one. We are gathered here to protect local the fishing industry and the gallant fishermen who brought us to where we now belong, there is an urgent need to embrace a paradigm shift—from a first and foremost producer to a leading manufacturer in the region and the rest of Asia. In this way, we can protect, preserve, and celebrate the industry that built Gensan. This year’s theme of the 17th National Tuna Congress “Regional Cooperation: The Way Forward” is a challenging task for us to sustain not only local production but also regional survival of the tuna trade and fishing operations. In this regard, let me welcome all delegates to the Tuna Congress with hope and optimism that we will continue and remain competitive and improve on our productivity. Good day and God bless everybody!

Ronnel C. Rivera

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CONGRESS SCHEdULE

SEPTEMBER 03-04, 2015 - SM GENERAL SANTOS TRADE HALLS GENERAL SANTOS CITY, PHILIPPINES

THURSdAY, 03 SEPTEmBER 2015 7:00 - 10:00 AM

17th nTC Caravan

Assemby Area - Gensan Fishport

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM CoFFee BReaK TOPIC 1: USA INITIATIVE ON COMBATING IUU FISHING AND SEAFOOD FRAUD

Opening of the Trade Exhibit Keynote Speech on “Updates on EU’s GSP+ and Philippine Tuna Industry”

10:00 AM

Mr. Keith Bigelow Fisheries Scientist, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)-United States Department of Commerce

Mr. Adrian S. Cristobal, Jr. UnderSecretary, Department of Trade and Industries

10:00 AM - 1:00

TOPIC 2: THE OCEANS AND FISHERIES PARTNERSHIP

Early Registration

Mr. Renerio Acosta Regional Environment Advisor, USAID Regional Development Mission for Asia

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Opening Ceremonies invoCaTion/naTional anTHeM Local Government City Choir OPENING OF THE CONGRESS

Mr. Joaquin T. Lu Chairman, 17th National Tuna Congress

WELCOME ADDRESS

Hon. Ronnel C. Rivera City Mayor, General Santos City

INTRODUCTION OF THE GUEST OF HonoR

Hon. Pedro B. Acharon Jr Representative, 1st District, South Cotabato & Gen. Santos City

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Hon. Proceso J. Alcala Secretary, Department of Agriculture 17

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OPEN FORUM

7:00 PM

WelCoMe DinneR PaRTY

Pandan Ballroom, Green Leaf Hotel

fRIdAY, 04 SEPTEmBER 2015 9:00-9:30 AM

2:00- 2:50 PM

TOPIC 3: LEVERAGING MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES IN THE PHILIPPINES

Mr. Lawrence Ang Partnership Specialist, USAID ECOFISH Project

ToPiC 4: PHiliPPine GOVERNMENT’S REGIONAL INITIATIVES FOR TUNA SUSTAINABILITY

Dr. Sungkwon Soh Science Manager, Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission

2:50 - 3:20 PM

3:20 - 3:50 PM

10:00-10:20 AM 10:20-10:40 AM

OPEN FORUM CoFFee BReaK

10:40-11:10 AM

TOPIC 5: THE VIETNAMESE TUNA INDUSTRY - OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

3:50 - 4:10 PM 4:10 - 4:30 PM 4:30 - 6:30 PM

OPEN FORUM CoFFee BReaK CLOSING CEREMONIES UPDATES ON THE 16TH NTC RESOLUTIONS

Mr. Neil S. del Rosario Chairperson, Finance Committee

READING OF THE 17TH NTC RESOLUTIONS

TOPIC 6: UPDATES ON THE FISHERIES IMPROVEMENT PROTOCOL FOR THE ASEAN

Mr. Dominic Salazar Chairperson, Program & Resolution Committee

Mr. Johan Suryadarma Vice-President, Indonesian Fishery Product Processing & Marketing Association

12:10-12:30 NN 12:30-1:30 PM 1:30-2:00 PM

TOPIC 11: INDUSTRY TRIPARTITE COUNCIL FOR FISHING AND ALLIED SERVICES

Mr. Joel S. Saavedra Vice-Chairman, Industry Tripartite Council for Fisheries Sector

Mr. Doan Tran Duy Head Editor, ASEAN Seafood Magazine

11:40-12:10 AM

TOPIC 10: OCEAN RESOURCES DeveloPMenT anD MANAGEMENT: AN INTEGRATED SOLUTION FOR THE PHILIPPINE FISHING INDUSTRY

Mr. Philippe Courrouyan PT CLS Argos Indonesia

Ms. Drusila esther e. Bayate Assistant Director, Technical Services Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

11:10-11:40 AM

TOPIC 9: SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF HIGHLY MIGRATORY FISH STOCKS IN THE WEST PACIFIC AND EAST ASIAN SEAS

PRESENTATION OF CONFERENCE RESOLUTIONS

Mr. Joaquin T. Lu Chairperson, Program & Resolution Committee

ToPiC 7: PReliMinaRY RePoRT ON OCEANOGRAPHIC SURVEY IN SULU-SULAWESI SEAS IN YEAR 2014 BY M.V. SEAFDEC2

SPECIAL MESSAGE

Hon. Asis G. Perez

Mr. Sukchai Arnupapboon Fishing Ground & Fishery Oceanography Section Head, Southeast Asia Fisheries Dev’t Center

Undersecretary for Fisheries, DA & Director, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

OPEN FORUM LUNCH BREAK

Mr. Andrestine T. Tan

TOPIC 8: UPDATES ON THE SEAFDEC’S PROGRAM FOR CONSERVATION ON NERITIC TUNA

Dr. Somboon Siriraksophon Policy and Program Coordinator Southeast Asia Fisheries Development Center

CLOSING REMARKS

Director, SFFAII

7:00 PM

FAREWELL DINNER INDUCTION OF NEW SET OF SFFAII OFFICERS SM 3rd Floor Opposite Trade Hall Program Hosted by: Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

My warmest greetings to the delegates to the 17th National Tuna Congress. My heartfelt thanks as well to the SOCSKSARGEN Federation Fishing & Allies Industries for organizing this gathering. The Philippines is among the largest tuna-producing countries in the world, owing to our strong maritime tradition, seasoned fishermen, and well-developed support industries. Maintaining our competitiveness and leadership in this field requires that we focus on our collective efforts to maintain a healthy tuna population, ensuring resilience against climate change, and addressing emerging regional issues and trends. This can be achieved by constantly recalibrating our strategies, enhancing knowledge and skills, and updating capabilities through the adoption of more modern, sustainable techniques. May you emerge from this congress a more united community, one that is ready and committed to fulfil its role of advancing your sector, fueling our economy, and building our country. We are now living in a transformed and revitalized nation because of our firm resolve to re-establish excellence, transparency, and integrity as pillars of our society. An even more progressive Philippines is now within reach, as long as we build in our gains and install a leadership that is committed to the same values that brought about our present resurgence. It is my hope that your organization will play more active part in keeping our country on the straight and righteous path, that we may realize our aspirations and bequeath a better, brighter tomorrow to younger generations. I wish you a productive congress.

BENIGNO S. AQUINO

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

OFFICE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT

Warmest greetings to all the officials and members of the SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing & Allied Industries, Inc. (SFFAII). Congratulations on holding this year’s 17th National Tuna Congress with the theme, “Regional Cooperation: The Way Forward.” This is a great opportunity to increase profitability and efficiency within the fishing industry. Surely, this congress will help promote the city even more as the tuna capital of the Philippines and provide ventures to boost trade and relations among various sectors. I also hope that you will continue to take part in developing more notable programs and projects towards sustainable economic growth and development. May you stay committed and inspired to work hand in hand for the benefit of your respective associations and the fishing and allied industries. Congratulations and more power!

JEJOMAR C. BINAY

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MINDANAO DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CHAIRPERSON

Magandang Gensan! I wish to extend my congratulations to the SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing & Allied Industries Inc. (SFFAII) for the staging of the 17th National Tuna Congress & Trade Exhibit. Your theme “Regional Cooperation: The Way forward” for this year’s conference is timely and relevant as 2015 is the year that our integration in the ASEAN Economic Community takes place. Such a targeted theme manifests your interest in regional integration, a good sign of preparing for the onset of the AEC. This congress is also a fitting venue to strengthen your ranks as you gear up to explore new opportunities in the region for the tuna industry’s growth. It is also commendable that you take efforts to educate industry players on fisheries sustainability, as well as take initiatives for tuna sustainability. This reflects your commitment towards the state of migratory fisheries from which our tuna industry derives its strength. The past may have been wrought with challenges for the industry, but your diligence in carrying out proactive conservation measures has started to pay off. But while we enjoy the spoils of a thriving industry, we must continue to be diligent about our responsibility to our marine resources. I once again invoke your commitment to do your share of protecting the sustainability of these migratory fisheries that we share with our neighbours in the region. If the ASEAN region moves as one to protect its sustainability, then the industry has a better chance to continue flourishing in the years to come. I would also like to commend the organizers and the tuna industry players for hosting this event and for their continued support. It is this public and private collaboration that has helped make the tuna industry an important growth driver not only in General Santos City, but of the whole SOCSKSARGEN region as well. Mabuhay!

LUWALHATI ANTONINO

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SECRETARY

The Department of Agriculture congratulates the SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries Inc. for successfully organizing the annual National Tuna Congress. We also congratulate the City of General Santos for its steadfast support to further strengthen and develop the growing tuna industry as well as the entire fishing industry. The Department of Agriculture underscores the important contribution of tuna to the overall performance of the Philippine fisheries sector. In 2014, production rose by 5.2 percent registering a total value of more than P42 billion. In confronting the threats of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing (IUUF) to the tuna industry, we are determined to pursue the Philippine government’s National Plan of Action on IUUF. The continuing increase of tuna production is the result of the strict adherence to the government’s management measures and policies which were recognized by the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission. Thus, the Philippines was granted continuous fishing access to High Seas Pocket 1 until the year 2017. As we celebrate the success of the Philippine tuna industry, it is equally important that we also recognize the strong partnership among different sectors - the private stakeholders, the national government as well as the fishing communities – which paved the way for an effective and sustainable management of the Philippine Tuna Industry. Your Congress theme – Regional Cooperation: The Way Forward – reinforces our commitment to engage active collaboration whether on the local or regional level as the way to progress. Mabuhay!

PROCESO J. ALCALA

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DEPARTMENT OF TRADE & INDUSTRY SECRETARY

Our warmest congratulations to the SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries, Inc. (SFFAII) as it initiates the 17th National Tuna Congress in General Santos City on 03-04 September 2015 under the theme “Regional Cooperation: The Way Forward” which focuses on fishing technologies to accelerate conservation of oceanic resources in accordance with International standards. The Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) assures tuna industry stakeholders of its continuing initiatives for the industry’s advancement thru extensive global marketing/promotions, bilateral negotiations, policy support and continued business development services. By continuously working for the expansion of existing trade agreements with various countries, DTI is taking Philippine partnership with Europe to a higher level thru the Generalized Scheme of Preference Plus (GSP+), an enhanced preference system that would allow full removal of tariffs on essentially same product categories as those covered by the original Generalized Scheme of Preference (GSP) that allowed exporters to pay less or no duties on their exports to the European Union. DTI also renders business development services such as productivity/ workplace enhancement trainings, product labeling/packaging, establishment of SSF projects and development of new markets for Tuna Value Added Products, financing facilitation for Tuna Value Added MSMEs, and business matching activities (thru the Supply Management thru Investments for Large Enterprises Program) for fishing companies, tuna canneries or local tuna processors to help source local suppliers of raw and semi-processed materials, fishing vessel engine parts and other industry needs. Reciprocally, we encourage full cooperation and participation from our stakeholders in these activities both at the national and local levels. We encourage all tuna industry stakeholders to maximize availment of DTI services and programs as we jointly find solutions to pressing issues and concerns and propel the tuna industry towards a more sustainable future. To the SFFAII, our best wishes for a successful and productive 17th Tuna Congress. Mabuhay!

GREGORY L. DOMINGO

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Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources NATIONAL DIRECTOR

It has been another great year for the Philippine fisheries sector and we attribute our successes in making it more progressive and sustainable to our collaborative efforts. We are grateful to the SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries, Inc. (SFFAII) for always standing by our side, ever ready to work with the government in achieving our goals for the fisheries industry. Our partnership has already gone a long way and it made significant improvements in the way we manage our resources. For instance, the mutual support we have shown for the enactment of Republic Act 10654, a legislative reform which has amended the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 and introduced sharpened provisions against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, is a proof of our staunch advocacy to protect our marine resources and ensure its sustainable use. As you are aware, we are now on our last stretch of drafting the implementing rules and regulations of the said law. We are expecting the approved IRR to be released before this year ends. Throughout the process of drafting the IRR, we have witnessed the active participation of the members of the tuna industry, which is one of the boosters of the Philippine economy. The theme of the 17th National Tuna Congress, “Regional Cooperation: The Way Forward,” reminds us of the importance of extending our horizon in terms of managing our resources and developing further the fisheries industry. Countries around the world are connected by vast oceans. Hence, our efforts to utilize our respective fisheries resources are interlinked. The actions we take in using our resources create both local and global impact to the huge oceanic environment that binds us together. It is only necessary that our efforts complement each other. It is also essential that we build regional and global linkages, and our national policies be in harmony with multilateral actions. We must keep our doors open for regional cooperation. There are recent developments which prove that our cooperation efforts with the regional and global communities spring forth valuable benefits to our industry: one is our continuous access to tuna-rich High Seas Pocket 1 as the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) recognized our regulatory measures, and European Commission’s lifting of the yellow tag against the Philippines after it has seen the substantial reforms the government has implemented to fight IUU fishing practices. We are also taking advantage of the Philippines’ hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2015 to advance in the region policies that will spur continuous and inclusive growth in member economies. We in the government strongly believe that the gains we get from cooperation with our regional communities can only be sustained if we would keep in mind that cooperation spells better opportunities for our people. At this point, we congratulate SFFAII for 17 years of exemplary work in addressing concerns in the tuna industry. Your commitment to sustainable fisheries has then and again inspired others to follow suit and create proactive solutions to the problems that challenge the Philippine fisheries. We in the government are one with you in the continuous pursuit of a more sustainable tuna industry. We wish SFFAII more power and the 17th National Tuna Congress a success. Maraming salamat po at mabuhay ang industriya ng tuna sa Pilipinas!

ATTY. ASIS G. PEREZ DA Undersecretary for Fisheries “Regional Cooperation: the way forward”

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1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF SOUTH COTABATO & GEN. SANTOS CITY REPRESENTATIVE

My warmest salutations to the organizers and delegates of the 17th National Tuna Congress and my gracious welcome to all of you to General Santos City. According to leading authorities on economic strategies, interdependence among societies is one of the manifestations of highly evolved development awareness. This is among the reasons behind the many integration initiatives in recent years; with the more popular ones being the European Union and the anticipated ASEAN Integration Initiative. Regional cooperation and as a means for the tuna industry to move forward, whether within the SOCSKSARGEN Growth Region, BIMPEAGA or the ASEAN Regions, as the theme for this year’s NTC is indeed praiseworthy. I leave to the delegation where the tuna industry will be moving forward to and by which measures. I have absolute confidence that the methods will be designed with integrity and for the benefit of the industry in its entirety. Interdependence and cooperation are inevitable consequences of almost two decades of policy crafting and advocating tuna industry welfare by the tuna congress. These are also signs of leadership maturity among the tuna industry leaders and stakeholders. Congratulations!

PEDRO B. ACHARON, JR.

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PhIlIPPINE GoVERNMENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REGIoNAl INITIATIVES FoR TUNA SUSTAINABIlITy EXECUTIVE SUMMARy

Drusila Esther

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Being a major tuna producer in the world, particularly in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean (WCPO), the Philippines is committed to maintain its status and will continue to support the tuna industry. In its continuing effort to address the challenges that beset the industry, the government, in partnership with the stakeholders, has taken measures to update policy reforms, and R and D activities on tuna concerns. The presentation will focus on the on-going initiatives to promote sustainability of the tuna resources and the industry.

Assistant Director for Technical Services Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

UPDATES oN ThE SEAFDECâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PRoGRAM FoR CoNSERVATIoN oN NERITIC TUNA

Dr. Somboon

Sirirakso-

Policy and Program Coordinator, Southeast Asia Fisheries Development Center

The oceans and seas of the Southeast Asian region abound with several species of oceanic and neritic tunas that are of high economic importance. Such resources not only generate export revenues for the countries of the region but also provide important protein sources for local populace. While oceanic tunas migrate over large sea areas and oceans, neritic tunas inhabit the economic zones and in the sub-regional seas of Southeast Asia. Statistical reports have indicated that oceanic tuna resources have been declining, this situation makes neritic tuna resources becoming more economically-important to the extent that the resources have increasingly become the target for commercial and local fisheries, especially that attractive prices are offered for such tunas by the fish processing industry. The distribution and migration of neritic tuna stocks in the waters and sub-regions of Southeast Asia however, as well as their utilization remain uncertain making it difficult to develop appropriate tuna management plans at national and sub-regional levels.

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INDUSTRy TRIPARTITE CoUNCIl FoR FIShING AND AllIED SERVICES Updates on the Industry Tripartite Council -Fishing and Allied Industries Program & Activities

JOEL

SAAVEDRA Vice-Chairman, Industry Tripartite Council for Fisheries Sector

UPDATES oN ThE FIShERIES IMPRoVEMENT PRoToCol FoR ThE ASEAN

JOHAN

SURYADARMA Vice-Chairman, Industry Tripartite Council for Fisheries Sector

Over the past two years, public and private stakeholders from the ASEAN region developed the Fishery Improvement Protocol (FIP) for ASEAN supported by United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The FIP for ASEAN is a priority regional partnership initiative under the ASEAN Public-Private Taskforce for Fisheries and Aquaculture (Taskforce) , a regional forum establish in 2013 to strengthen regional public private cooperation to promote sustainable, competitive and inclusive fisheries that enhance food security, reduce poverty and boost inclusive economic growth for the ASEAN region. The objective of the FIP for ASEAN is to increase regional economic stability and food security, while increasing trade of more environmentally and socially responsible seafood from the Southeast Asia region. The FIP for ASEAN seeks to provide a starting point and steps for social and environmental sustainability improvements, aligned with international fisheries standards, FIP guidelines, regional ASEAN commitments and national fisheries management plans. The protocol is not a standard or ecolabel, but rather a tool that provides structure and guidance to foster step-by-step improvements in ASEAN fisheries. Updates on the progress of the FIP for ASEAN will be the scope of the presentation.

USA INITIATIVES oN CoMBATING IUU FIShING AND SEAFooD FRAUD

KEITH

BIGELOW Fisheries Scientist, NOAAUnited States Department of Commerce

On June 17, 2014, the White House released a Presidential Memorandum entitled “Establishing a Comprehensive Framework to Combat Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing and Seafood Fraud.” Among other actions, the Memorandum established a Presidential Task Force on Combating Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing and Seafood Fraud directed to report to the President “recommendations for the implementation of a comprehensive framework of integrated programs to combat IUU fishing and seafood fraud that emphasizes areas of greatest need.” The resulting 15 recommendations presented in December 2014 are broad in scope and call on agencies to take concrete and specific actions to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and seafood fraud throughout the seafood supply chain which may affect exporting countries to the United States like the Philippines.

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lEVERAGING MoBIlE TEChNoloGIES FoR SUSTAINABlE FIShERIES IN ThE PhIlIPPINES

lawrence

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Partnership Specialist, USAID ECOFISH Project

The overall goal of the USAID-funded ECOFISH project is to enhance and sustain the management of critical coastal and maritime resources on which 94 million people living in the Philippines depend. To counter dwindling fish stocks caused by overfishing, poorly enforced regulations, and lack of controls, ECOFISH is engaging national agencies, local governments, and the private sector to apply Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management (EAFM) principles at the local and national levels. ECOFISH is addressing communitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; vulnerabilities and abilities to adapt to changing conditions. Throughout the life of the project, ECOFISH is developing a range of strategic public-private partnerships (PPPs) to contribute additional resources towards major objectives of a 10% increase in biomass and 10% increase in households with better employment across 8 Marine Key Biodiversity Areas. As part of its overall partnership development approach, ECOFISH has brokered and facilitated a number of mobile technology partnerships with major ICT companies and other resource partners to demonstrate and deploy innovative models to further boost an ecosystem approach to fisheries management that delivers high impact and lasting benefits at a national and/or local level. These include TV White Space supported fisherfolk registration; Grassroots Assessment of Blue Swimming Crab in the Philippines; and the 700DALOY Hotline.

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Exporting towards added value markets require more actions from the State including traceability of the catches and fight against IUUV . This presentation will show how such actions can benefit the fishing industry and how fishermen can improve their efficiency at sea by integrating such systems in their daily operations.

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SUSTAINABlE MANAGEMENT oF hIGhly MIGRAToRy FISh SToCkS IN ThE WEST PACIFIC AND EAST ASIAN SEAS

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SOH, Ph.D. Science Manager, Western & Central Pacific Fisheries Commission

The West Pacific East Asia (WPEA) area is the western boundary of the Pacific Ocean Ecosystem with around 15% of the global tuna production. It provides economic services to commercial and small-scale fisheries and is a resource base for livelihoods, food security and economic development opportunities for the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population. The objective of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Convention is to ensure, through effective management, the long-term conservation and sustainable use of our common fish resources. A fisheries management framework includes data collection, conducting stock assessments for the provision of scientific information, development of conservation and management measures, enforcement and compliance. In order to achieve the objective of sustainable exploitation of fish resources and conservation of fisheries, sharing understanding and collaborative participation in the work of sustainable management is the essential prerequisite.

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ThE VIETNAMESE TUNA INDUSTRy - oPPoRTUNITIES AND ChAllENGES Tuna is a traditional and popular product in many countries, in which the US, EU, and Japan are the largest markets. The Vietnamese tuna industry has been developing for nearly 20 years and is still now a young one in Vietnam. With a long coastline and a potential big stock of tuna, Vietnam is still lack of many things to efficiently catch and process in order to boosting export to those large markets.

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The Oceans and Fisheries Partnership between the United States Agency for International Development, the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center and the Coral Triangle Initiative for Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security works to strengthen regional cooperation to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, promote sustainable fisheries and conserve marine biodiversity in the Asia Pacific region. The Partnership supports the development of a transparent and financially sustainable ASEAN catch documentation and traceability system to help ensure that fisheries resources are legally caught and properly labeled. This risk-based, electronic system will be demonstrated in the Sulu Celebes Seas marine ecoregion and ultimately expanded to apply to wild capture fisheries in Asia and the Pacific region. To enhance the fisheries sector sustainability and ecosystem productivity, the Oceans and Fisheries Partnership helps regional organizations with harmonizing policies, providing standard training curricula and developing joint projects on sustainable fisheries and marine biodiversity conservation. The Oceans and Fisheries Partnership also engages a variety of fisheries stakeholders and forms new partnerships among governments, regional institutions and the private sector to improve transparency in the seafood supply chain and to help ensure successful implementation of the catch documentation and traceability system. “Regional Cooperation: the way forward”

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1. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE TO THE BUREAU OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES FOR THE SUCCESSFUL LIFTING OF THE EUROPEAN UNION’S YELLOW CARD WARNING ON THE PHILIPPINES AS PART OF ITS IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURE. 2. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY FOR THE SUCCESSFUL QUALIFICATION OF THE PHILIPPINES TO THE EUROPEAN UNION’S ENHANCED GENERALISED SCHEME OF PREFERENCES (GSP+) 3. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE TO THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT FOR PASSING INTO LAW REPUBLIC ACT NO 10668 ENTITLED, “ AN ACT ALLOWING FOREIGN VESSELS TO TRANSPORT AND CO-LOAD FOREIGN CARGOES FOR DOMESTIC TRANSSHIPMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, OTHERWSE KNOWN AS THE “CABOTAGE LAW” 4. RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE TO THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT FOR THE SUCCESSFUL SETTLEMENT OF PHILIPPINE’S MARITIME BOUNDARIES WITH THAT OF INDONESIA 5. RESOLUTION REQUESTING FOR AN IN-DEPTH STUDY AND IMPACT ASSESSMENT ON THE VIABILITY OF THE PHILIPPINE FISHERY OPERATIONS BEFORE ISSUING THE JOINT DEPARTMENT ORDER ON THE RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE EMPLOYMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF FISHERS EMPLOYED IN FISHING VESSELS ENGAGED IN COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATION

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6. RESOLUTION STRONGLY REITERATING THE REQUEST FOR BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS TO EXPEDITE THE PASSAGE OF THE LAW CREATING THE DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES AND FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES TO CERTIFY URGENT THE BILL AS PROPOSED 7. RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT TO EXPEDITE BILATERAL TALKS ON FISHERIES COOPERATION WITH INDONESIA 8. RESOLUTION REQUESTING BOTH HOUSES OF THE CONGRESS TO AMEND REPUBLIC ACT 10635 ENTITLED, “AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE MARITIME INDUSTRY AUTHORITY (MARINA) AS THE SINGLE MARITIME ADMINISTRATION RESPONSIBLE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE 1978 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON STANDARDS OF TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND WATCHKEEPING FOR SEAFARERS, AS AMENDED, AND INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS OR COVENANTS RELATED THERETO”, SPECIFICALLY THE INCLUSION OF A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FISHERIES INDUSTRY SECTOR IN THE MARINA BOARD 9. RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT TO CONSIDER THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SOCSKSARGEN FEDERATION OF FISHING AND ALLIED INDUSTRIES, INC. AS ONE OF THE TWO PRIVATE SECTOR REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BOARD OF THE PHILIPPINE FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

10. RESOLUTION REITERATING THE REQUEST TO THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT TO DEFER THE RATIFICATION OF INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION CONVENTION 188 ENTITLED “CONVENTION CONCERNING WORK IN THE FISHING SECTOR” AND ITS ACCOMPANYING ILO RECOMMENDATION 199 ENTITLED, “RECOMMENDATION CONCERNING WORK IN THE FISHING SECTOR,” PENDING A FAVORABLE CONSENSUS AMONG ALL STAKEHOLDERS HAS BEEN ATTAINED AFTER AN IN-DEPTH IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND COMPREHENSIVE CONSULTATION PROCESS 11. RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PHILIPPINE FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO CREATE A TASK FORCE TO FACILITATE THE PREPARATION OF A REHABILITATION PLAN OF THE GENERAL SANTOS FISHPORT COMPLEX AND TO INCLUDE IN THE STUDY THE VIABILITY OF A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP THEREOF 12. RESOLUTION REQUESTING MINDANAO DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS PHILIPPINE SECRETARIAT TO THE BIMP-EAGA TO INCLUDE A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FISHERY SECTOR TO THE PHILIPPINE WORKING COMMITTEE 13. RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF GENERAL SANTOS CITY TO EXPEDITE THE APPROVAL OF THE UPGRADING OF THE FISHERIES SECTION OF THE CITY AGRICULTURE OFFICE TO A DIVISION PROVIDING FOR REINFORCED FUNCTIONS TO SUPPORT FISHERFOLKS AND FISHERIES RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

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REQUEST TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF THE IMPLEMENTING RULES & REGULATIONS (IRR) OF REPUBLIC ACT 9379, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “HANDLINE FISHING LAW” 17. RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE THROUGH THE BUREAU OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION (CHED) TO IMPLEMENT SECTION 117 OF THE PHILIPPINES FISHERIES CODE OF 1998 ON THE INCLUSION OF FISHERIES CONSERVATION SUBJECTS IN SCHOOL CURRICULUM AND SECTION 118 ON EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN AT ALL LEVELS

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Group Seine Operations of Philippine flagged Vessels in High Seas Pocket 1 (HSP1) Introduction

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ELEVENTH REGULAR SESSION Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia 5-13 August 2015

Rafael V.Ramiscal, Alma C. Dickson, Isidro Tanangonan, Marlo Demo-os, and Jeric Jara National Marine Fisheries Development Center (NMFDC) Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resource (BFAR) PCA Bldg., Elliptical Road, Quezon City, Philippines

REFERENCES Dela Cruz William. Observer Trip Report. 2010 FAO 240.Rules and Regulations in the Implementation of Fisheries Observer in the High Seas FAO 241.Regulations and Implementation of the Vessel Monitoring System in the High Seas FAO 245.Regulations and Implementing Guidelines on Group Tuna Purse Seine Operation in High Seas Pocket 1 as a Special Management Area Observer Program Operations Manual for Ringnet/Purse Seine WCPFC CMM 2011-01.Conservation and Management Measure for Temporary Extension of CMM 2008-01 WCPFC CMM 2013-01.Conservation and Management Measure Bigeye , Yellowfin and Skipjack Tuna in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean. Ramiscal, R., A.Dickson, I.Tanangonan, J. Jara and M.Demoos. Preliminary report on the catch of Philippine group seine operations in high seas pocket 1-special management are (HSP1-SMA). WCPFC-SC10-2014/ST-WP-05. Ramiscal, R. A.Dickson, W.de la Cruz, I.Tanangonan, M.Demoos and J.Dickson. Analysis of purse seine/ring net operations in Philippine EEZ. WCPFC-SC10-2014/ST-WP-06. Philippine Annual Report to the Commission for 2014. Part 1: Information on fisheries, research and statistics.

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High Seas Pocket No. 1 (HSP1) was closed to purse seine fishing for 2 years effective January 1, 2010 as a result of the implementation of Conservation and Management Measure 2008-01 (CMM 2008-01) adopted by the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC). The CMM is intended to reduce fishing mortality of bigeye and yellowfin tunas. HSP1 is bounded by the exclusive economic zones or EEZs of Federal States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau,Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. In March 2012, the 8th Regular Session of the WCPFC adopted CMM 201101 as a temporary extension of CMM 2008-01 and giving access to Philippine traditional fresh/ice chilled seining vessels operating as a group in HSP1 until February 2013. Subsequently, CMM 2012-01 provided the measures for this fleet in the high seas until February 2014 and CMM 2013-01 for 2014-2017. The measures involved several conditions including access limit to 36 catcher fishing vessels, mandatory use of automatic location communicator (ALC) and regional observer onboard. Consequently, Fisheries Administrative Order 245 (FAO 245, 245-1 and 245-2) was issued by the Department of Agriculture through the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to prescribe regulations and implementing guidelines on the operations of 36 fishing vessels in HSP1. In addition, Fisheries Administrative Order 240 (FAO 240) was adopted for the implementation of the National Fisheries Observer Program (NFOP) covering high seas. Further, Fisheries Administrative Order no. 241 (FAO 241) was issued to strengthen VMS operations in the high seas. This report was based from the reports of Observers, covering the catch of 35 vessels that were able to conduct fishing in HSP1. The fleet opted to operate only for 9 months (January-June; October-December) in adherence to paragraph 14 of CMM 2013-01.

Methods A. CATCH ESTIMATION Observers total catch estimates were derived from two methods. The main procedure was made by counting and estimating the capacity of brails as fish catch was transferred from the bunt to wells or fish holds of awaiting carriers. The other method was based on capacity and fullness of wells/fish holds. Catch rate was estimated as kg/fishing day . In general, only one set was made in one fishing day. In the brail count / capacity method, total catch was estimated using the following method :

Volume (V) = π r 2 h Brail capacity = Volume x 80% Where; π = 3.14 h= Brail height r = Brail diameter (d)/ 2 The volume of fish catch was estimated at 80% of the volume of the brail to account empty/water space. By using this method, a margin of +/- 2% error was observed (dela Cruz, 2010). B. CATCH SAMPLING Random procedure was carried out in sampling the catch during the period of January to June. Samples were collected using tubs as the brail was emptied into the well or scooping the fish from fish holds/wells. Further sub-sampling procedures was conducted when necessary. Around 3-5 tubs were used as the final samples with an average of 207 individuals per set.

Results A. CATCH AND FISHING EFFORT The group seine fleets that were able to fish in HSP1 in 2014 were composed of 31 purse seine and 4 ringnet catcher vessels. The fleet opted to operate only 9 months (January-June; October-December) in accordance to paragraph 14 of CMM 2013-01. Overall, the 35 vessels spent a total of 7,776 days in HSP1 and actual 2,669 fishing days, or just about one (1) fishing day for every 2.9 days spent by each vessel in the HSP1. FAO 245 which provides regulation and guidelines for the operation of Philippine group seine operation set the annual catch limit not to exceed an equivalent of 9,846 fishing days for the 36 vessels, or corresponding to 273.5 fishing days per vessel. In addition, of the total 2,669 fishing days, only 2,587 sets were successful or an efficiency rate of 97%. Unsuccessful fishing days were caused by damaged gear, machinery malfunction, unfavourable sea condition and other factors. Table 1. Summary of catch and effort of Philippine group seine operation in HSP1, 2014

Table 1. Summary of catch and effort of Philippine group seine operation in HSP1, 2014

Month

Catch Days @ Fishing Total rate Set/HSP1 HSP1 days catch (t) Days @ Fishing days Total(t/set) Set/HSP1 Catchers HSP1 270days 2.80 catch (t)8.71 27 756 days 2,353 28 799 267 2.99 2,564 9.60 27 756 270 2.80 2,353 32 932 379 2.46 3,839 10.13 28 799 370 267 2.45 2.99 4,214 2,56411.39 31 907 32 33 981932 430 379 2.28 2.46 5,666 3,83913.18 3331 890907 369 370 2.41 2.45 4,362 4,21411.82 2433 739981 170 430 4.35 2.28 2,181 5,66612.83 2933 882890 210 369 4.20 2.41 1,927 4,362 9.18 3024 890739 204 170 4.36 4.35 1,527 2,181 7.49

No. of Catchers No. of

During the month of October to December, sampling protocol was shifted to Spill sampling using the sampling bin specified by SPC. Samples were sorted according to species whenever possible and weighed to the nearest 0.1 kg. The lengths of all tunas and mackerel scad from the sample were measured to nearest cm (fork length for tuna and large pelagic species and total length for mackerel scad).

Month

3729

3,461 882

The large size tunas, billfish and other species that were separated as brails were emptied into the wells. These were weighed and measured separately.

DEC

890

204

TOTAL

3,461

2,669

JAN FEB JAN MAR FEB APR MAR MAY APR JUN MAY OCT NOV JUN DEC OCT

TOTAL NOV

2,669210

Catch rate

(t/HSP1 Catch rate Catch rate day) (t/HSP1 (t/set)3.11 day) 3.21 8.71 3.11 4.12 9.60 4.65 3.21 10.13 5.78 4.12 11.39 4.90 4.65 13.18 2.95 5.78 11.82 2.18 4.90 12.83 1.72 2.95 2.91 4.20 28,634 1,92710.73 9.18 3.68 2.18 4.36 1,527 7.49 1.72

2.91

28,634

10.73

3.68

C. SPECIES IDENTIFICATION Species identification was done by Observers based on available identification guides. Special attention was given on the distinctive characteristics of small size yellowfin and bigeye tunas. D. ANALYSIS Data were analyzed using descriptive presentation of data using Microsoft Excel to illustrate a general status of operation in HSP1. These include species composition, Effort, CPUE and length frequency. Information on the number of days the vessels stayed at HSP1 was based VMS data on time/date of entry and exit from HSP1.

Figure 1. Catch and effort of Philippine group seine operations in HSP1, 2014

Catch and species composition

Figure 1. Catch and effort of Philippine group seine operations in HSP1, 2014

A total of 28,634 tons of fish was caught in HSP1 for 2014, translating to a catch-per-unit effort of 10.73 tons/vessel/fishing day or 3.68 tons/vessel/day in “ R catch e g i o was n a l composed C o o p e r aoft skipjack i o n : t h(67.65%) e w a y f and o r wyellowfin ard” HSP1. The bulk of the (19.36%). Bigeye was at 3.26% while the remaining 9.74% was comprised of B. Catch and species composition

A total of 28,634 tons of fish was caught in HSP1 for 2014, translating to a catch-per-unit effort of 10.73 tons/vessel/fishing day or 3.68 tons/vessel/day in HSP1. The bulk of the catch was composed of skipjack (67.65%) and yellowfin

other frigate tuna, JAN species including 1,531.67 mackerel 525.88scad, kawakawa, 101.34 194.11and bullet 2,352.99 FEB 1,575.36 673.74 164.14 150.80 2,564.05 MAR 2,593.86 781.36 249.27 214.45 3,838.94 other species of special BET interest also occasionally caught Month SKJ YFT OTHERS TOTAL APR Sharks and 2,959.24 746.27 109.64 were 399.05 4,214.19 during the operation, including 44 sharks, 19 dolphins and 1 sea turtle. MAY 4,046.19 824.74 59.84 735.62 5,666.39 JAN 1,531.67 525.88 101.34 194.11 2,352.99 JUN 3,271.86 580.26 62.3 447.65 4362.06 FEB 164.14 150.80 2,564.05 Table 2. Catch of1,575.36 major species by 673.74 month OCT 1,565.72 486.33 37.87 91.25 2,181.17 MAR 2,593.86 781.36 249.27 214.45 3,838.94 NOV 1,117.57 573.51 99.24 OTHERS 136.50 TOTAL 1,926.82 APR 2,959.24 746.27 109.64 399.05 4,214.19 Month SKJ YFT BET DEC 708.39 824.74 351.17 49.67 418.13 1,527.35 MAY 4,046.19 59.84 735.62 5,666.39 JAN 1,531.67 525.88 101.34 194.11 2,352.99 TOTAL 19,369.84 5,543.27 478.44 2787.55 28,633.96 JUN 3,271.86 580.26 62.3 447.65 4362.06

Table 2. Catchscad, of major species by month bigeyed dolphin fish and triggerfish (Table 2, Fig. 1).

B. CATCH AND SPECIES COMPOSITION A total of 28,634 tons of fish was caught in HSP1 for 2014, translating to a catch-perunit effort of 10.73 tons/vessel/fishing day or 3.68 tons/vessel/day in HSP1. The bulk of the catch was composed of skipjack (67.65%) and yellowfin (19.36%). Bigeye was at 3.26% while the remaining 9.74% was comprised of other species including mackerel scad, kawakawa, frigate and bullet tuna, bigeyed scad, dolphin fish and triggerfish (Table 2, Fig. 1).

FEB

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OCT MAR NOV APR DEC MAY TOTAL JUN

OCT NOV DEC TOTAL

Sharks and other species of special interest were also occasionally caught during the operation, including 44 sharks, 19 dolphins C. and 1 sea turtle.

673.74

1,565.72 2,593.86 1,117.57 2,959.24 708.39 4,046.19 19,369.84 3,271.86

486.33 781.36 573.51 746.27 351.17 824.74 5,543.27 580.26

1,565.72 486.33 1,117.57OTHERS573.51 BET 708.39 9.74% 351.17 3.26% 19,369.84 5,543.27

164.14 37.87 249.27 99.24 109.64 49.67 59.84 478.44 62.3 37.87 99.24 49.67 478.44

150.80 91.25 214.45 136.50 399.05 418.13 735.62 2787.55 447.65 91.25 136.50 418.13 2787.55

YFT OTHERS 19.36% 9.74% BET 3.26% Size composition

SKJ YFT

SKJ 67.65%

BET Size composition Figure 4 illustratesOTHERS the length distribution of SKJ, YFT and BET indicating YFT BET OTHERS 9.74% modal lengths 32, 28 and and average length 34BET cm,indicating 37 cmSKJ and 42 19.36%4at Figure illustrates the26-50 lengthcm distribution of SKJ, YFT of and 3.26% cm respectively. Bigeye tuna indicated modallength peaksofat 50and cm42 (Fig 3, modal lengths at 32, 28 and 26-50 cm and 2 average 3426 cm,and 37 cm YFT SKJ Table 3). The average the YFT2 and SKJpeaks was at smallest at under 353,cm in cm respectively. Bigeye size tunaof indicated modal 26 and 50 cm (Fig 67.65% YFT BET Table 3). found The average size of the YFT and April BET to be smallest in June (FigSKJ 4). was smallest at under 35 cm in 19.36%

C. SIZE COMPOSITION

2,564.05 2,181.17 3,838.94 1,926.82 4,214.19 1,527.35 5,666.39 28,633.96 4362.06 2,181.17 1,926.82 1,527.35 28,633.96

Figure 4 illustrates the length distribution of SKJ, YFT and BET indicating modal lengths at SKJ 32, 28 and 26-50 cm and average length of 34 April BET found to be smallest in June (Fig 4). OTHERS YFTperiod, SKJ during the same In contrast with fish caught within Philippine EEZ cm, 37 cm and 42 cm respectively. Bigeye tuna 67.65% In contrast fish species caught within during the modal same period, BET for thewith 3 tuna were Philippine relativelyEEZ smaller with lengths at indicated 2 modal peaks at 26 and 50 cm (Fig the lengths the lengths for the 3 tuna species were relatively smaller with modal lengths at OTHERS cm and average lengths of 29.41 cm, 28.67 cm and 27.8 cm respectively 3, Table 3). The average size of the YFT and SKJ 20-25 20-25 cm and average lengths of 29.41 cm, 28.67 cm and 27.8 cm respectively 5, Table 4).composition of Philippine group seine in HSP1, 2014 was smallest at under 35 cm in April BET found (Fig Figure 2. Catch (Fig 5, Table 4). to be smallest in June (Fig 4). In contrast with fish caught within Philippine EEZ during the same period, the lengths for the 3 tuna species were relatively smaller with modal lengths at 20-25 cm and average lengths of 29.41 cm, 28.67 cm and 27.8 cm respectively (Fig 5, Table 4).

Figure 2. Catch composition of Philippine group seine in HSP1, 2014

D. CaTCH vaRiaTion BY DePTH oF neT Initial analysis on the variation of catch with depth of net was made. The actual stretched depths of nets were measured during inspections as a condition to their license to fish in HSP1. Depth of nets ranged from 92154 fathoms (Table 6) and were classed by 20 fathoms, in particular 141-160, 121-140, 101120 and 81-100 fathoms. The distribution of observations by depth class is shown in Table 6.

Figure 3. Size composition of SKJ, YFT, BET and MSD caught in HSP1

Figure 3. Size composition of SKJ, and caught MSD caught in HSP1 Table 3. Average length of SKJ, YFT,YFT, BET BET and MSD in HSP1 Table 3. Average length of SKJ, YFT, BET and MSD caught in HSP1

Species n Species Ave (cm) n Min (cm) Ave (cm) Max (cm) Min (cm) Mode(cm)

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SKJ 363,136 SKJ 33.56 363,136 11 33.56 85 11 32

85 32

YFT 92,263 YFT 36.70 92,263 12 36.70 120 12 28

120 28

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117 26, 50

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Catch variation across gear depths is shown in Fig. 6, indicating increase on the average catch of BET and YFT with increasing depth of net. It was also observed that largest nets had the lowest MSD catch. Attempt was made to determine decrease of BET catch by depth of net class by forecasting (linear regression) indicating decrease of about 7%-54% for every 20 fathoms decrease in net depth.

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Table 4. Range and size of SKJ, YFT, BET and MSD caught in Philippine EEZ (NSAP data, 2014)

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SKJ Species YFT n BET Ave (cm) MSD

33.56 SKJ 36.70 63,930 42.17 29.41 24.55

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YFT 16,552 28.67 11 79 25

12 80 25

BET 426 27.80 14 67 20

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29.41 28.67 27.80 23.95

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toSKJ their license to fish in HSP1. 92-154 fathoms 33.56 Depth of nets ranged from 29.41

YFT 6) and were classed by 36.70 28.67 121-140, 101(Table 20 fathoms, in particular 141-160, BET

42.17

27.80

120 and 81-100 fathoms. The distribution of observations23.95 by depth class is MSD 24.55 shown in Table 6.

Catch variation across gear depths is shown in Fig. 6, indicating increase

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increasing depth of net. It was also

observed that largest had the lowest MSD catch. No. of sets Depth of netnets (Class)

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to their to fish in HSP1. Depth of nets ranged from 92-154 class by license forecasting (linear regression) indicating decrease aboutfathoms 7%-54% for 121-140 795 of 141-160 138 121-140, 101(Table 6) and were classed byin20 every 20 fathoms decrease netfathoms, depth. in particular 141-160, Grand Total The distribution of observations 2669by depth class is 120 and 81-100 fathoms.

shown in Table 6.

Table6.7.Number BET catch reduction by (forecast) Table of observations bylinear depth regression of net (class).

Table 5. Comparative Summary of HSP1 and Philippine EEZ Catch in 2014

HSP1 Species Average Size PHIL EEZ Average Size Figure 4. Average size of SKJ, YFT, BET and MSD caught in HSP1

SKJ 33.56 YFT 36.70 5000 BET 42.17 Figure 4. Average size of SKJ, YFT, BET and MSD caught in HSP1 MSD 4500 24.55 50004000 45003500 Catch variation by depth of net 40003000

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(t/set) 0.661 0.306 0.286 0.258

Summary / Recommendations

No. of sets % BET 253 Decrease 1,483 53.68% 795 6.69% 138 2669 9.73%

SUMMARY RECOMMENDATIONS 1. The catch in 2014 of/ the Philippine group seine fleet in HSP1 totalled 28,633 tons of which 25,392 mt were SKJ, YFT and BET or comprised about 14% of the 1. Theof catch in species 2014 of group production these tuna thatthe werePhilippine caught within EEZ. seine

fleet in HSP1 totalled 28,633 tons of which 25,392 mt were SKJ, YFT and BET or comprised about 14% of the 2. The average catch was catch-per-unit effort of 10.73 tons/vessel/fishing day or FL(cm) 0 Depth of net (Class) No. of sets of inthese 3.68 production tons/vessel/day HSP1. tuna species that were caught 10 2081-100 30 40 50 60 70 80 25390 100 Figure 5. Size composition of SKJ, YFT, BET and MSD caught in Philippine EEZ (NSAP data, 2014) within EEZ. FL(cm) 101-120 1,483

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Table 4. Range and size of SKJ, YFT, BET and MSD caught in Philippine EEZ (NSAP data, 2014) 121-140 795 Figure 5. Size composition 141-160 of SKJ, YFT, BET and MSD caught in Philippine 138 EEZ (NSAP data, 2014)

Species n Ave (cm) Species Min (cm) n Max (cm) Ave (cm) Mode (cm Min (cm) Max (cm) Mode (cm

SKJ 63,930 29.41 SKJ 12 63,930 80 29.41 25 12 80 25

YFT 16,552 28.67 YFT 11 16,552 79 28.67 25 11 79 25

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Alma C. Dickson, DFT*,Marlo Demoos*, Isidro Tanangonan*, Jeric A. Jara* and Rafael V.Ramiscal** National Marine Fisheries Development Center (NMFDC) Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resource (BFAR) PCA Bldg., Elliptical Road, Quezon City, Philippines

MARLIN/Electronic Logsheet terminal designed to record and transmit daily logsheet data electronically was installed to all Philippine Flagged Fishing Vessels Licensed to Operate in High Sea Pocket 1 (HSP1). This paper reports on data and information generated from the system in 2014, including vessels departure date and time, position, daily activity, catch and species composition. E-reporting approach can provide timely information that can be advantageous in generating data for immediate evaluation. Continuing effort is being undertaken to capacitate Boat Captains/ Officers to sustain effective electronic data recording and its reliability.

Introduction The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission, the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean has the objective to ensure, through effective management, the long-term conservation and sustainable use of highly migratory fish stocks of the Convention Area. From the start of the WCPFC Convention entered into force, scientific data has been the primary source of information in the formulation of Conservation and Management Measures. To achieve this, different data gathering scheme has been taken into force to ensure reliable data reported in the Commission such as Vessel Monitoring System, Fisheries Observer Program and Logsheet data. Before the implementation of VMS and Regional Observer Program, logsheet has been the primary source of data from vessels operating in the area. However, because of the distance of the fishing ground to port these data arrive weeks or months after the last data has been recorded. To ensure timely submission of data, Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) initiated the ereporting and monitoring and conducted trial test to selected fishing vessel in the region. This includes eTUNALOG system, Observer onboard data and Longline E-Monitoring Trials. Philippines, on the other hand conducted a pilot test and has integrated the e-reporting through a two-way Vessel Monitoring System to the 36 Philippine flagged catcher vessels operating in HSP1.

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The VMS provider through the guidance of BFAR, has developed an Electronic Logsheet program using a multifunction terminal device called MARLIN (Marine Logbook Information) attached to the vesselâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s monitoring system. The device is capable of emails, sending daily activity log (fishing area, species caught and fish amount). In addition, another useful built in function is the automatic reception of weather conditions (sea state â&#x20AC;&#x201C; pressure, wind, swell) and manual typhoon alerts which are all sent from the BFAR Fisheries Monitoring Centre. This paper will describe the current status of reporting in terms of the data gathered, frequency of reporting and its reporting processes. It also suggests some improvements and capacity building initiatives to further strengthen the data quality.

Methodology The MARLIN is an electronic logbook terminal attached to vesselâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s monitoring system. It was designed to report just like the usual logsheet required by the Commission. In preparation for this, representative from the VMS provider conducted several handson training on MARLIN to key personnel involved in the project such as BFAR staff and Fishing Operators in General Santos City. Follow-up trainings was also conducted to Fisheries Observers and Boat captains prior to their departure to HSP1. This will ensure that proper data reporting will be carried out. The pilot test started on the departure of the first batch of catcher vessels during the send-off ceremony on October 24 2013. Out of 22 catcher vessels that was able to operate in 2013, 18 vessels was able to transmit data. Data is transmitted once a day which includes date, time, position, activity code. For activity code 1 or set activity, additional data is to be recorded which includes start and end of set, species caught, quantity, fate, fishhold number and carrier name used. For other activity data transmission is on the midday. Transmitted data is processed and can be accessed in the web-based application. Each vessel activity is generated and can be exported in Microsoft Excel format. Catch reporting is also generated in excel format which is automatically presented in charts and graphs based on the criteria selected.

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Fig. 1.Installation 1.Installation and trial operation of MARLIN onboardonboard catcher vessel including MTU. VMS MTU. Fig. and trial operation of MARLIN catcher vesselVMS including

Data is transmitted once a day which includes date, time, position, activity code. For activity

Data transmitted a daydata which date, time, position, activity code is 1 or set activity,once additional is to includes be recorded which includes start and end ofcode. set, For activity species fishhold data number carrier name used. Forincludes other activity code 1 caught, or set quantity, activity, fate, additional is and to be recorded which startdata and end of set, transmission is on quantity, the midday.fate, fishhold number and carrier name used. For other activity data species caught, transmission is on the midday. Transmitted data is processed and can be accessed in the web-based application. Each vessel activity is generated and can be exported in Microsoft Excel format. Catch reporting is also

Transmitted data format is processed can be accessed web-based generated in excel which isand automatically presented in in the charts and graphsapplication. based on the Each vessel activity is generated and can be exported in Microsoft Excel format. Catch reporting is also criteria selected. generated in excel format which is automatically presented in charts and graphs based on the criteria selected.

Fig. 2.Web-based 2.Web-based application MARLIN data is displayed. Fig. applicationwhere where MARLIN data is displayed. Data transmitted were consolidated and reported in terms of number of sets made, catch rate and Data transmitted were consolidated and reported in terms of number of sets made, catch rate and

Data transmitted species composition. were consolidated and reported in terms of number species composition. of sets made, catch rate and species composition. III.

III.

Results and Discussion

From the start of operation from November to December 2013, 18 out of 22 operational catcher From startable of to operation November to December 2013, 18 malfunctioned out of 22 operational vesselsthe were transmit from electronic data. The other 4 vessels have and repaircatcher vessels were able to transmit electronic data. The other 4 vessels have malfunctioned and replacement will cost enough time and cost for travel since the vessels were already inand the repair From the startInof operati on of from November December outalready and replacement will costa enough time and35cost forto travel sincewere the2013, vessels were fishing ground. 2014, total 32 out catchers operating able to18 transmit data, in the of 22 operati onal catcher vessels were able to transmit fishing ground. Insome 2014, a total outis35 operating were abledata. to transmit data, however there are months that of the32 vessel notcatchers transmitting data.electronic

however there are somehave months that the oned vessel and is notrepair transmitting data. The other 4 vessels malfuncti and replacement will Table 1.Summary of Transmitted Catch Data in 2013,2014 and 1st half of 2015. cost enough time and cost for travel since the vessels were already in the Table 1.Summary of Transmitted Catch Data in 2013,2014 and 1st half of 2015. fiYEAR shing ground. 2014, a total of 32 YFT(MT) out 35 catchers operati ng were ableTOTAL(MT) No. In of Vessels SKJ(MT) BET(MT) OTHERS(MT) to transmit data, there are some monthsBET(MT) that the vessel is not YEAR No. ofhowever Vessels 2,129.3 SKJ(MT) YFT(MT) OTHERS(MT) TOTAL(M 2013 18 283.4 17.7 40.2 2,470.6 transmitting data. 2013 2014

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Fig. 3.Species Composition reported for 2014. 100% 90% 100% 80% 90% 70% 80% 70% 60% 60% 50% 50% 40% 40% 30% 30% 20% 20% 10% 10% 0% 0% 2013 2014 2013 2014 Year Year Relative Catch Composition

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100% Data from reporting shows a total catch of tuna 20,037.3 MT Bigeye in 2014. Majority caught is skipjack tunavessels at 78.50% followed by Yellowfin at 14.40%, Tuna at 1.59% Other90% species which includes Mackerel Scad, Bigeye caught is skipjack at 78.50% followed Yellowfin tuna at 14.40%, Bigeye and Other Species tuna at 5.51%. Data also shows by decrease in composition of Skipjack Tuna Tuna from 80% 2013(86.19%), 2014(78.5%) andData 2015(64.39) whiledecrease the Yellowfin and Bigeye of increases fromT scad, rainbow runner, frigate tuna, bullet tuna and and Other Species at 5.51%. also shows in composition Skipjack 70% 3.Species Composition reported for 2014. 2013(11.47%), 2014(78.5%) 2014(14.40%) toand 2015(19.31%) and while 2013(0.72%), 2014(1.59%) 2015(3.852% 2013(86.19%), 2015(64.39) the Yellowfin andtoBigeye incre dolphin 60%fish also show an increase in composition for OTHERS ) respectively (Fig. 4). Other species which includes Mackerel Scad, Bigeye scad, rainbow 2013(11.47%), 2014(14.40%) to 2015(19.31%) and 2013(0.72%), 2014(1.59%) to 201 50%Average catch per month shows highest catch 3 years. runner, frigate tuna, bullet tuna and dolphin fish also show an increase in composition for 3 100% BET 40% ) respectively (Fig. 4). Other species which includes Mackerel Scad, Bigeye scad in May with 147.4 MT and lowest in November YFT years. 90% 30% Fig. 2.Web-based data is and displayed. runner,application frigate where tuna, MARLIN bullet tuna dolphin fish also show an increase in composi with 66.65 MT per catcher. 80% 20% SKJ years. Data transmitted were consolidated and reported in terms of number of sets made, catch rate and 70% 10% species composition. 0% Peak operati on is also seen in May with 28 catchers 60% OTHERS III. Results and Discussion 2013 2014 2015

operating and reporting. Decreasing catch from May 50% Year From the start of operation from November to December 2013, 18 out of 22 operational catcher to June is cause by some vessels exited early fromBET vessels were able to transmit electronic data. The other 4 vessels have malfunctioned and repair 40% and5.replacement cost enough timenumber and cost travel since the vessels were already in the Total Catchwill per month and total of for vessels operating HSP1 while decreasing total catch from October 2014YFT Fig. 30% Fig. 4. Relative Catch Composition of Reported Catch from 2013-2015. fishing ground. In 2014, a total of 32 out 35 catchers operating were able to transmit data, catch per month shows highest catch in May with 147.4data. MT and lowest in November 20% to February 2015 is caused by the very low catch rateSKJ Average however there are some months that the vessel is not transmitting with Majority 66.65 MT per catcher. Peak operation is also seen in May with 28 catchers operating and Data from reporting vessels shows a total catch of 20,037.3 MT in 2014. of species 10% despite the increase in number of vessels operating. Table 1.Summary of Transmitted CatchtoData and 1stvessels half ofexited 2015. early from HSP1 reporting. Decreasing catch from May Juneinis2013,2014 cause by some caught is skipjack tuna at 78.50% followed by Yellowfin tuna at 14.40%,while Bigeye Tunatotal at 1.59% 0% decreasing catch from October 2014 to February 2015 is caused by the very low catch YEAR No. of Vessels SKJ(MT) YFT(MT) BET(MT) OTHERS(MT) TOTAL(MT) and2013 Other Species at 5.51%. 2014 Data also shows decrease2015 in composition rate of despite Skipjack Tuna from Fig. 5. Totalthe Catch per month and total number of vessels operating increase in number of vessels operating. Eff ort was also made to retrieve the missing data 2013 18 2,129.3 283.4 17.7 40.2 2,470.6 2013(86.19%), 2014(78.5%) Year and 2015(64.39) while the Yellowfin andEffort Bigeye increases from Average month shows highest catchdata in May 147.4 records MT andoflowest November wascatch alsoper made to retrieve the missing fromwith Observer vesselinlogs. The from Observer records of vessel logs. The following 2013(11.47%), 2014(14.40%) to 2015(19.31%) and 2013(0.72%), 2014(1.59%) to 2015(3.852% with 66.65 MT per catcher. Peak operation is also seen in May with 28 catchers operating and following is the total catch from MARLIN plus logsheet data for 2014(Table 2). 2014 32 15,729.9 2,885.2 318.1 1,104.2 20,037.3 is) respectively the total catch from MARLIN data forScad, reporting. catch from May to June is cause by some vessels exited early from HSP1 (Fig. 4). Other species plus whichlogsheet includes Mackerel Bigeye Decreasing scad, rainbow Table 2. HSP1 28 total catch for 2014 based on MARLIN and logsheet 2015(April 3,554.2 1,066.2 report 194.3 705.4supplement. 5,520.1 total catch 2014(Table 2). runner, frigate tuna, bullet tuna and dolphin fish also show increasewhile in decreasing composition for 3from October 2014 to February 2015 is caused by the very low catch Relative Catch Composition of Reported Catch from an 2013-2015. rate despite the increase in number of vessels operating. Actual21,413.4 TOTAL Vessel 4,361.0 530.1 1,849.8 28,028.0 years. Reporting

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Effort was also made to retrieve the missing data from Observer records of vessel logs. The Table shows vessels that around percent HSP1MT in Month SKJ YFT BET OTHERS TOTAL CATCH Data from reporting shows 85 a total catchofoftotal 20,037.3 2014. MajorityOperating of species following is the total catch from MARLIN plus logsheet data for 2014(Table 2). 23 27 Jan-14 1554.1 270.4 45.0 79.2 1,948.7 logsheet records have been transmitt ed through caught is skipjack tuna at 78.50% followed by Yellowfin tuna at 14.40%, Bigeye 23 Tuna at 1.59% 28 based on1509.2 Feb-14 429.2and logsheet 56.5 67.0 2,061.9 Table 2. HSP1 total catch for 2014 MARLIN report supplement. electronic ng inData 2014.also It was alsodecrease observedinthat 25 32 from 2313.5 and Other Speciesreporti at 5.51%. shows composition of Skipjack Tuna Mar-14 418.0 79.4 114.4 2,925.3 31 Apr-14 Vessel 27 Actual 2782.7 422.9 88.7 166.9 3,461.3 a maximum of 7 vessels to transmit data. 2013(86.19%), 2014(78.5%) andfailed 2015(64.39) while the Three Yellowfin and Bigeye increases from 28 Vessels 33 May-14 Reporting 3985.0 503.9 56.6 270.7 4,816.1 (3) of these vessels was not able to transmit for the 2014(1.59%) Month Operating SKJ YFT BET OTHERS TOTAL CATCH 33 2013(11.47%), 2014(14.40%) to 2015(19.31%) and 2013(0.72%), to262015(3.852% Jun-14 2948.8 382.5 31.4 180.1 3,542.8 23 27 Jan-14 1554.1 270.4 45.0 79.2 1,948.7 22 24 entire durati their species operation in 2014. Oct-14 1632.3 284.5 7.5 37.3 1,961.6 ) respectively (Fig. on 4).ofOther which includes Mackerel Scad, Bigeye scad, rainbow 23 28 Feb-14 1509.2 429.2 56.5 67.0 2,061.9 25 29 Nov-14 1043.9 401.5 60.5 99.5 1,605.4 25 32 for 3 2313.5 Mar-14 418.0 41.4 79.4 322.3 114.4 2,925.3 MT) runner, frigate tuna, bullet tuna and dolphin fish also show an increase 26 30 Dec-14in composition 642.7 230.9 1,237.3 27 31 Apr-14 2782.7 422.9 88.7 166.9 3,461.3 TOTAL 18,412.8 3,343.9 466.9 1,337.3 23,560.3 years. 28 33 May-14 3985.0 503.9 56.6 270.7 4,816.1 Jun-14 Oct-14 Nov-14 Dec-14 TOTAL

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Conclusion and Recommendation Pilot test in of MARLIN has been effective in ensuring timely reporting of logsheet data. Catch data were reported at desired timeline and consolidated immediately. Success rate of reporting for 2014 is 85 percent based on the amount of data transmitted over the actual data generated. Some field that needs improvement is to empower boat captains and fisheries observer to eliminate human errors in reporting and to ensure a daily reporting is undertaken. Basic service and repair of the MARLIN should be considered and training provided to designated onboard personnel in the event that any technical issues are encountered whilst at sea. Data reported in this paper is still to be verified and cross-check with other data source such as Fisheries Observer data and Logsheet data submitted by the concerned fishing company.

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Paper prepared by Peter Williams¹ and Peter Terawasi ² ¹ Secretariat of the Paciﬁc Community (SPC), Ocean Fisheries Programme (OFP), Noumea, New Caledonia 2 Paciﬁc Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), Honiara, Solomon Islands

The provisional total WCP–CA tuna catch for 2014 was estimated at 2,860,648 mt, clearly the highest ever at 170,000 mt above the previous record catch in 2013 (2,690,881 mt); this catch represented 83% of the total Pacific Ocean catch of 3,486,124 mt, and 60% of the global tuna catch (the provisional estimate for 2014 is 4,783,629 mt, and when finalised is expected to be the highest on record mainly due to increased WCP-CA catches). The 2014 WCP–CA catch of skipjack (1,957,693 mt – 68% of the total catch) was the highest recorded, eclipsing the previous record of catch in 2013 by 115,000 mt (1,842,485 mt). The WCP–CA yellowfin catch for 2014 (608,807 mt – 21%) was also the highest recorded (5,000 mt higher than the record catch of 2008 – 603,244 mt) and mainly due to increased catches in several longline fisheries. The WCP–CA bigeye catch for 2014 (161,299 mt – 6%) was slightly higher than in 2013, but relatively stable compared to the average over the past ten years. The 2014 WCP–CA albacore1 catch (132,849 mt - 5%) was slightly lower than in 2013 and about 15,000 mt lower than the record catch in 2002 at 147,793 mt. The WCP–CA albacore catch includes catches of north and south Pacific albacore in the WCP–CA, which comprised 76% of the total Pacific Ocean albacore catch of 173,702 mt in 2014. The south Pacific albacore catch in 2014 (83,033 mt) was the fourth highest on record (about 6,000 mt lower than the record catch in 2010 of 88,942 mt). The provisional 2014 purse-seine catch of 2,020,627 mt was the highest catch on record and more than 120,000 mt higher than the previous record in 2013 (1,899,627 mt). The 2014 purse-seine skipjack catch (1,587,018 mt; 79% of total catch) was the highest on record (about 105,000 mt higher than the previous record in 2013) and the main contributor to the total purse seine catch record. This exceptional catch could be due to a strong year-class in conjunction with environmental conditions resulting in a prolonged period where skipjack tuna were more available to the gear. The 2014 purseseine catch estimate for yellowfin tuna (362,049 mt) was the third highest on record but at only 18% of the total catch, continuing the recent trend of a diminishing contribution in the overall catch. The provisional catch estimate for bigeye tuna for 2014 (67,367 mt) was the sixth highest on record andwill be refined as further observer data for 2014 have been received and processed. In line with the prevailing ENSO conditions, fishing activity during 2014 (El Niñotype conditions) expanded into the eastern tropical areas compared to 2013 (La Niña conditions). For the first time in many years, purse seine effort during 2014 in the area to the east of longitude 160°E was more pronounced than in the area to the west of this longitude (i.e. PNG, FSM and Solomon Islands).

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increased by 10% to 20%. In contrast USD prices for longline sashimi products in 2014 were little changed from 2013. The total value of the tuna catch in the WCP-CA declined year on year by around $810 million to be $5.8 billion in 2014. This decline was driven by the decline in the value of purse seine catch which, in turn, was driven by the decline in prices received by the purse seine fleet (Tables 1 & 2 below).

With the ENSO forecast for late 2015 predicting more pronounced El Nino conditions, the recent increased purse seine activity in the eastern tropical areas should therefore be maintained. The 2014 pole-and-line catch (203,736 mt) was the lowest annual catch since the late-1960s and continuing the trend in declining catches for three decades. Japanese distant-water and offshore ﬂeets (100,347 mt in 2014), and the Indonesian ﬂeets (102,093 mt in 2014), account for nearly all of the WCP–CA pole-and-line catch (99% in 2014).

Table 1. Value of catch by gear (US$ millions) Gear 2010 Longline 1,811 Purse seine 2,350 Pole and line 469 Troll 19 Other gears 308 GRAND TOTAL 4,957

2011 2,012 2,878 586 27 386 5,888

2012 2,065 4,095 659 36 593 7,448

2013 1,428 4,038 508 193 425 6,591

2014 1,679 3,171 421 159 348 5,779

Table 2. Value of catch by species (US$ millions) Species 2010 2011 Albacore 338 353 Bigeye 852 1,017 Skipjack 2,229 2,661 Yellowfin 1,538 1,857 GRAND TOTAL 4,957 5,888

2012 490 1,113 3,828 2,017 7,448

2013 350 763 3,767 1,712 6,591

2014 370 755 2,897 1,756 5,779

The provisional WCP–CA longline catch (268,795 The Bangkok benchmark (4-7.5lbs) and Yaizu prices were lower by similar mt) for 2014 was slightly above the average forPrices the in the major markets for WCPO skipjack were lower in 2014 compared with 2013, margins, down 30 and 26% respectively. Similar trends occurred in other past five years. The WCP–CA albacore longline catch underpinned by a mix of factors including persistently high raw material inventories due to generally markets with Thai Customs import Santos prices lower by good fishing conditions and, lower demand at theand end General markets. The Bangkok benchmark (4-7.5lbs) (91,414 mt – 34%) for 2014 was the lowest for three 30%, the Japan markets (in USD terms) Japan selected ports and Similar trends years, 12,000 mt. lower that the record of 103,466and mtYaizu prices were lower by similar margins, down 30 and 26% respectively. Japan - declined by 25%import each while the Ecuador priceslower declined occurredCustoms in other imports markets with Thai Customs and General Santos prices by 30%, the attained in 2010. The provisional bigeye catch (73,898 Japan markets (in USD terms) - Japan selected ports and Japan Customs imports - declined by 25% by 28%. mt – 27%) for 2014 was higher than in 2013 buteach still while the Ecuador prices declined by 28%. amongst the lowest catches since 1996. In contrast, pricesnonprices canning were mostly were down mostly but at varying the Bangkok onmarkets canning markets down magnitudes; but at varying the yellowfin catch for 2014 (101,552 mt – 38%) Yellowfin was Yellowfi market price (20lbs+, c&f) down 20%, market Thai import prices declined 21%,down Yaizu20%, down Thai 2% (in USD magnitudes; the Bangkok price (20lbs+, c&f) the highest for more than ten years, with increased terms) and General Santos (20lbs+, fob) down 30%. Bangkok yellowfin prices averaged $2,123/mt in import prices declined 21%, Yaizu down 2% (in USD terms) and General catches by a number of fleets. 2014 compared to $2,638 in 2013. Santos (20lbs+, fob) down 30%. Bangkok yellowfin prices averaged $2,123/ Albacore experienced improvements during 2014 across markets; the Bangkok benchmark mtprices in 2014 compared to $2,638 in 2013. The 2014 South Pacific troll albacore catch (2,221(10kg mt) and up) increased 15% (following a 28% drop the previous year), Thai frozen imports 14% (was the lowest since 2010. The New Zealand 29%), troll Japan selected ports fresh (ex-vessel) 12% (-27%) and US imports fresh (f.a.s.) 19% (-12%). fleet (153 vessels catching 1,937 mt in 2014) and the Albacore prices experienced improvements during 2014 across markets; United States troll fleet (6 vessels catching 263 mt in the Bangkok benchmark (10kg and up) increased 15% (following a 28% The Yaizu price of pole and line caught skipjack in waters off Japan averaged $3,056/Mt in 2014, an 2014) typically account for most of the albacore increase troll drop thecompared previous ThaiYaizu frozen imports (-29%), selected of 26% to year), 2013. The price of pole 14% and line caughtJapan skipjack in waters south catch. ports freshhowever, (ex-vessel) 12%to(-27%) and Overall, US imports fresh (f.a.s.) 19%at(-12%). of Japan, however, by 6% $2,243/mt. the pole and line price Yaizu in 2014 averaged $2,356/Mt as against an average of $2,402 in 2013, representing a small decline of 2%.

Economic conditions in the tuna fisheries of the WCPCA during 2014 were mixed compared with 2013. US dollar (USD) prices for canning lightmeat raw materials (skipjack and yellowfin) saw a year on year decline in 2014 of around 30% across major markets while prices for whitemeat raw materials increased by 10% to 20%. In contrast USD prices for longline sashimi products in 2014 were little changed from 2013. The total value of the tuna catch in the WCP-CA declined year on year by around $810 million to be $5.8 billion in 2014. This decline was driven by the decline in the value of purse seine catch which, in turn, was driven by the decline in prices received by the purse seine ﬂeet (Tables 1 & 2 above).

Prices in the major markets for WCPO skipjack were lower in 2014 compared with 2013, underpinned by a mix of factors including persistently high raw material inventories due to generally good fishing conditions and, lower demand at the end markets.

The Yaizu price of pole and line caught skipjack in waters off Japan averaged $3,056/Mt in 2014, an increase of 26% compared to 2013. The Yaizu price of pole and line caught skipjack in waters south of Japan, however, however, by 6% to $2,243/mt. Overall, the pole and line price at Yaizu in 2014 averaged $2,356/Mt as against an average of $2,402 in 2013, representing a small decline of 2%. The USD prices on the main markets for longline caught sashimi products (yellowfin and bigeye) in Japan showed marginal to moderate changes during 2014. The prices in 2014 for the Japan fresh yellowfin imports from all sources averaged $9.45/Kg, broadly comparable to 2013. The Yaizu port 2014 longline caught yellowfin fresh/frozen prices increased by 4% to $6.48/Kg. Similar trends occurred on US markets with the US fresh yellowfin import prices averaging $9.64 in 2014, the same as in 2013. The Japan market prices for fresh bigeye imports from all sources weakened slightly by 2% to $9.47/Kg while Japan selected ports frozen prices rose by 2% to $9.03/Kg. In the US market the fresh bigeye import price in 2014 broadly maintained its 2013 level with a slight decline of 2%.

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fisheryImprovement Protocol for Asean Enters New Phase Over the past 18 months, the Fishery Improvement Protocol (FIP) for ASEAN project has been seeking to develop a tool that can be used by ASEAN ﬁshers to improve both the social and environmental performance of their ﬁsheries. By Corey Peet As of July 1st, 2015 the convening role that was being held by the USAID Maximizing Agricultural Revenue through Knowledge Enterprise Development and Trade (MARKET) Project will be officially handed over to Yayasan Masyarakat dan Perikanan Indonesia (MDPI), an Indonesian-based NGO that specializes in fisheries’ sustainability and has been a Steering Committee member since the project’s inception. Initiated by the USAID in 2013, the project is currently working on the 4th draft of the protocol and has held 5 Public Meetings, 5 Steering Committee Meetings and engaged over 300 stakeholders in the ASEAN community. The FIP for ASEAN features a series of benchmarks that identify critical areas for fisheries to address including, in an effort to be all-inclusive, accompanying steps for improvement on those benchmarks. Therefore, even fisheries that have little to no understanding of how to integrate environmental and social sustainability into their fisheries can engage in the process of improvement. The protocol also features a verification system that fishers follow to officially demonstrate their progress against the protocol in order to accurately show that they are improving. The process is overseen by a Steering Committee with more than 20 members who make decisions about every aspect of the process including the specific content of the benchmarks, improvement steps, and the verification system. The handover to MDPI does not mean that the organization will take ownership of the FIP for ASEAN, as the ownership stays with the Steering Committee until a long term home can be

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developed. Rather, MDPI will now be the host for the project as it enters the Demonstration Phase, during which it will seek to test the protocol with ASEAN fishers. The Demonstration Phase will likely begin in January 2016 and will last approximately 2 years, depending on funding and the engagement of suitable pilot sites throughout the ASEAN region. The goal of this phase is to test the feasibility of the benchmarks and the improvement steps, the function and cost of the verification system, the general interest from ASEAN fishers and government management entities, and, most importantly, the ability of the tool to create improvements in fisheries. At present, sites are being considered in Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam for species such as tuna, blue swimming crab, mud crab, sardines as well as multi-species fisheries.

For questions or more information please visit ASEANSEAFOOD.org or send an email request to fip.steeringcommittee@gmail.com

Statement on Securing Sustainable

Small-Scale Fisheries During the 7th ASEAN Fisheries Consultative Forum on June 8-9, 2015 at Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar

By Ms Rosanna Bernadette B. Contreras, Member of the Fishery Improvement Protocol (FIP) for ASEAN Steering Committee, Chairman of the ASEAN Seafood Federation, Executive Director of Socsksargen Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries, Inc.

In the region, we may have a way of doing things which are entirely different from other parts of the world. A significant portion of fishing and aquaculture operations are literally small and family based. Even the structures of our boats are different. We still remain to be labour intensive despite technological advances. However, the challenging part is that the way we do fishing in this region may not be at par or totally acceptable in other parts of the world. A good majority of the world fishing vessels are in Asia at 3.23 million accounting for 68 percent. 72 percent of global motorized fishing ďŹ&#x201A;eet is in Asia of which 75 percent are small boats less than 12 meters length over all. Thus it is but strategic to attempt to initiative improvements in this part of the world if we want to have change in a global scale. And this I am pretty sure, will likely involve changes which may be painful and costly for our fishers. Painful because, there may be needed changes in how things are being done which are imbedded in the culture and tradition of our people. And simply costly, since options such as the current available certification models on

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sustainability in the market are quite overwhelmingly expensive for our fishers specially the small ones. We have a lot of things to do to effect change in the region and we would like to believe that if cost involved will be equitable to the resulting benefits, more fishers will embrace improvement. It is not the objective of the Steering Committee to create a standard, eco-label or lower bar that fisheries can use to avoid the tough but necessary challenges that existing certification schemes are trying to address. With an ASEAN based approach we hope to provide our fishers a more affordable platform for improvement and to be a tool that offers fisheries clear and verifiable interim improvement steps that are easily understood. This PROTOCOL hopes to lead to greater willingness by fishers to improve and promote responsible fishing practices and for other stakeholders to make the investments required to ensure sustainability of fisheries in a way that continues to support food security and safeguards the livelihoods of small-scale fisher folk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Regional Cooperation: the way forwardâ&#x20AC;?

ASEAN PUBLIC-PRIVATE TASKFORCE promotes further cooperation on fisheries and aquaculture issues in 2015 By USAID Maximizing Agriculture Revenue through Knowledge, Enterprise Development and Trade Project

Focal Point Members from Cambodia and Indonesia at the 3rd Meeting of the ASEAN Public-Private Taskforce for Aquaculture and Fisheries, Penang, Malaysia. Phtoto credit: USAID Maximizing Agriculture Revenue through Knowledge, Enterprise Development and Trade Project.

he Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN)â&#x20AC;&#x2122; PublicPrivate Taskforce for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture, launched only a year ago, has already taken significant steps to preserve and rebuild marine environments and introduce better fish farming procedures in the region. The 25 members of the taskforce include representatives from the 10 ASEAN member state governments, seafood business associations, small fisher and farmer groups, the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC), and the ASEAN Secretariat. They

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met on November 19 and 20 in Penang, Malaysia to discuss ongoing activities that address issues affecting the aquaculture and fisheries industries in ASEAN, including matters related to aquatic animal health management practices and sustainable fishing practices. The members praised current taskforce activities such as the development of standard operating procedures for the movement of live aquatic animals, the holding of aquaculture policy round tables to improve zonal health management, the development of a training program to improve

feed management practices, and the development of a Fishery Improvement Project Protocol for the ASEAN region. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is evident from the four activities that this group is achieving something. The achievements and outcomes of the activities will contribute to the enhancement and growth of the industry. All the key players in the seafood business of ASEAN have given their strong support and are gathered in this meeting because this is the only regional forum where the private sector can participate and discuss with the governments of the region on the

ASEAN Public-Private Taskforce participates in field test to nursery and fish cages in Penang, Malaysia. Photo credit: USAID Maximizing Agriculture Revenue through Knowledge, Enterprise Development and Trade Project.

future direction of the industry,” said Mohamed Razali Mohamed, deputy president of the Marine Fish Farmers Association of Malaysia. The taskforce will remain a forum where public and private sector in ASEAN can collaboratively identify, discuss and prioritize issues in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors. It also serves as a way they can collaborate on implementing activities that address priority issues. The members discussed plans to increase its ability to strengthen public-private collaboration in the ASEAN region through potential new activities.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the taskforce agreed to raise awareness about the taskforce and its activities by publishing information on the ASEAN seafood website, and to continue the four existing activities in 2015. The taskforce also greed that it would explore the possibility of establishing a Secretariat to strengthen the work of the taskforce in 2015. The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) of the Republic of Indonesia has stepped forth to lead the formation of the secretariat of the taskforce, which will be housed under the ASEAN Public-Private Center for Sustainable Fisheries and

Aquaculture that MMAF Indonesia is in the process of establishing. With support from the USAID Maximizing Agricultural Revenue through Knowledge, Enterprise Development and Trade Project, the taskforce will further develop the roles and responsibilities of the Secretariat of the taskforce through focus group meetings led by MMAF Indonesia. For more information on the ASEAN Public-Private Taskforce for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture, please visit the ASEAN Seafood Website at http://www. aseanseafood.org

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The 4th Meeting of the ASEAN Public-Private-Taskforce for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture held on 25-26 March, 2015 in Jakarta, Indonesia

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and Fisheries Public Private Initiative to be Institutionalised Indonesia is nominated as interim secretariat for the ASEAN Public-Private Taskforce for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture and shall propose the institutionalisation of the Taskforce to the ASEAN Sectoral Working Group in Fisheries (ASWGFi) on June 10-11, 2015. By Than Phuong

sectors to identify, discuss, and prioritize activities to address key and emerging regional issues impacting the growth and sustainability of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors. The Taskforce contributes to the realisation of ASEAN Community Building and the ASEAN Economic Integration process. It also looks to advance ASEAN food security efforts through the development of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors; and enhance the The ASEAN Public-Private competitiveness of the ASEAN Taskforce for Sustainable fisheries and aquaculture Fisheries and Aquaculture sector while supporting the (Taskforce) provides a forum development of sustainable and for the public and private aquaculture in ASEAN. ecognizing the private sector’s role in ensuring sound development of fisheries and aquaculture in the region, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) formed an ASEAN Public-Private Taskforce for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture through the USAID Maximizing Agricultural Revenue through Knowledge, Enterprise Development, and Trade (MARKET) project.

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With support from USAID MARKET, the Taskforce implemented four regional activities to address aquatic animal health management, sustainable aquatic feed, zonal aquaculture planning to address aquaculture animal disease and capture fisheries improvement. The formation of the taskforce and the implementation of activities have demonstrated the value of regional public-private dialogue and collaboration in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors. Within one year, starting from March 2014, the Taskforceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aquatic animal health management working group has reviewed, developed and collected public comments for

the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Movement of Live Aquatic Animals in ASEAN with technical support of the Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific (NACA) and Thailand Department of Fisheries. By the end of March 2015, the final version SOP has been finalized and is now presented to ASWGFi for endorsement before being implemented in ASEAN. Beside, a study on the profile of aquatic animal health management systems of the ASEAN member states was also completed, laying foundation for regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease prevention and management improvement initiative. The FIP protocol for ASEAN, which

Mr. Timothy Moore (left) from the USAID MARKET Project transferring the Secretariat responsibility of Taskforce to Mr. Anang Noegroho, the Director for Center of International Marine and Fisheries Cooperation from the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) of Indonesia.

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focuses on critical sustainability and responsibility issues such as environmental, social, labour, traceability, was also developed with 300 stakeholders being involved. The protocol draft has been tested against 9 fisheries and got 10 letters of support from global buyers and NGOs in Europe and North America. It is now open for the second public comment and expected to be finalized in June 2015. Then the protocol working group members will launch pilot projects to test it with several types of fisheries (for example tuna, blue swimming crab, mud crab, and sardines) in several ASEAN countries by July 2015. For zonal management, the Taskforce has carried two series of roundtables and a number of workshops, and trainings in Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Viet Nam to discuss issues, propose solutions and orient farmers toward better practices. Carrying capacity assessments were conducted for two pilot sites (Cai Doi Vam in Ca Mau, Viet Nam and Banyuwangi in East Java, Indonesia), followed by the development of zonal aquaculture management plans for better planning and disease prevention in the region. Three pilot zonal management groups were formed in Indonesia, Thailand, and Viet Nam. Even better, the Taskforce managed to engage buyers in zonal aquaculture improvement efforts with four from US and Europe and one from Thailand pledging to add the producers there to their supplier list. Following its surveys to assess on-going best practices in

Mr. David Gosney, Director of the General Development Office, USAID Regional Development

feed management and quality improvement in ASEAN feed management and quality improvement in ASEAN countries for shrimps, the Taskforce also held multiple trainings and seminars to share them with hundreds of local trainers and farmers. They also developed an Asian aquaculture formulation database to provide aquaculture feed millers with free-of-charge information on the formulation of cost-effective feeds for major aquaculture species across their life cycle. The database, which is the first ever to be built, consists of a “Feed Ingredient Composition Database” (FICD) and an “Aquaculture Species Nutritional Specifications Database” (ASND) with specifications for 22 species (or groups of species) commonly cultured in Asia. ”For over two years, since its establishment, the Taskforce have served as a platform to support cooperation in fisheries and aquaculture in ASEAN and shown its ability and potential to actively engage the private sector in sustainable fisheries and aquaculture development in the ASEAN community-building

Dr. Solomon Benigno, the Senior Advisor ASEAN Affairs from the USAID MARKET Project

process,” Mr. David Gosney, Director of the General Development Office, USAID Regional Development said. “Through the implementation of activities, the Taskforce has demonstrated the value of regional public private dialogue and collaboration in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors,” echoed Mr. Anang Noegroho, Director from the Center for International Marine and Fisheries Cooperation, Ministry of Marine and Fisheries Cooperation, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries of Indonesia. Given the Taskforce’s progress and achievements, in its third and four meetings, held by the end of November 2014 and March 2015 with the attendance of the Taskforce focal point members, ASEAN Secretariat, Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), NACA, SEAFDEC, and Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP), it was agreed that the Taskforce and its activities should continue after the conclusion of the USAID MARKET Project in March 2015. As proposed to by Mr. Noegroho and agreed to by the two meetings, Indonesia will take on the Secretariat

duties of the Taskforce. But for it to be sustained on a longterm basis “The Taskforce will need to become a legal entity under the ASEAN framework or an official affiliated institution to ASEAN,” said Dr. Solomon Benigno, the Senior Advisor ASEAN affairs from the USAID MARKET Project. To that end, the Taskforce should seek endorsement of its Term of Reference and Operation Guidelines from the ASWGFi, develop a funding/ sustainability plan and potential resource partners, and engage with the development of the Post-2015 Strategic Plan of Action for Fisheries, he added. Following Dr. Benigno’s recommendation, touted by ASEAN Secretariat’s support, the Taskforce agreed that Indonesia as the Interim Secretariat will seek for guidance from the ASWGFi on the institutionalisation of the Taskforce during this group’s meeting in June. It will also develop a workplan to contribute to the ASEAN cooperation as well as to attract the Dialogue Partners. AseanSeafood Magazine

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ASEAN Seafood Federation (ASF) A SEAN Seafood Federation (ASF) was established on May 12, 2009, with the objectives of promoting closer cooperation among its Members in the seafood industry, establishing a forum for Members to freely and openly exchange views on matters of

Its core members are: Brunei Darussalam Aquaculture Producers Alliance Cooperative (BAPA), Fresh & Frozen Seafood Association of the Philippines (FFSAP), Indonesian Frozen Seafood Association (AP5I), Malaysian Frozen Food Processors Association (MFFPA), Myanmar Fishery Products Processors & Exporters Association (MPEA), the Thai Frozen Food Association (TFFA) and the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP). In 2013, the Socsksargen

mutual interest, and ultimately, further integrating the ASEAN region’s economies to achieve higher levels of economic dynamism as espoused in the ASEAN Economic Community Blueprint.

Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries Inc. (SFFAII) officially joined ASF. Thailand held the chairmanship of the federation in 2009-2010 followed by Vietnam in 20112012. After Indonesia’s term from 2013-2014, Mr. Johan Suryadarma of Indonesia turnovered the chairmanship to Ms. Rosanna Bernadette B. Contreras, Executive Director of SFFAII in the Philippines for the 2015-2016. “Regional Cooperation: the way forward”

ASEAN Seafood Federation (ASF) The ASF members recognizes the need for Public â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Private Partnership (PPP) in the region in achieving sustainable development goals. ASF has a seat in the ASEAN Public-Private Task Force for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture. The Task Force aims to contribute to the realization of ASEAN Community Building and the ASEAN Economic Integration process by promoting policy dialogue and cooperation between the ASEAN public and private sectors in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors. The Task Force advances ASEAN food security efforts through the development of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, in accordance with the Strategic Plan of Action on ASEAN Cooperation in Fisheries (2011-2015, and beyond). Finally, it intends to enhance

the competitiveness of the ASEAN fisheries and aquaculture sector while supporting the development of sustainable practices in fisheries and aquaculture in ASEAN. ASF members strongly believe that the ASEAN seafood industry still has a great potential for further expansion. To actively contribute to that development purposes, ASF encourages exchange of information and strengthen marketing activities of ASEAN seafood players within and outside the region. ASF members have actively participated in national and international exhibitions. The ASF website has been recently launched with domain http:// www.aseanseafood.org. With VASEP taking the responsibility of publication, the Asean Seafood Magazine is now available every two months. ASF Meeting In Bangkok in January 2015

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NEGOSYO CENTER Opens Its Doors to Local MSME’s W

ith the launching of Negosyo CenterGeneral Santos City Office located at RA Building Osmeña St, General Santos City, last May 05, 2015, a host of business development services are now being offered for the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) of the city and the neighboring provinces and municipalities in the SOCCSKSARGEN Region. These services, which can be availed of in the offices of various national government agencies (NGAs), local government units (LGUs), and private sector organizations, have now been consolidated and are being offered through a one-stop-shop __ via the Negosyo Center-Gensan Office. These services include Business Registration Assistance, Business Information and Advocacy, and Business Advisory. The Center was able to conduct seven (7) in-house trainings and orientations in

partnership with both the government and the private sector to cover topics as varied as the following: Negosyo Center Mindanao-wide Coordinators’ Meeting conducted by the DTI Negosyo Center Program Office; Banking 101 Seminar by Planters’ Bank; Orientation on Accessing SBC’s Financing Facilities-Borrower’s Risk-Rating by the Small Business Corporation (2) ; Orientation on IP Code, Trademark as a Strategic Tool in Business & Understanding Philippine Investment Laws and Policies by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO)-Gensan and the Board of Investments (BOI)-Gensan (2); and, Cooperative Pre-membership Education Seminar by the City Economic Management and Cooperative Development “Regional Cooperation: the way forward”

Public Accountants (PICPA)-Gensan; and, Planters BankGensan. This has greatly enhanced the center’s services, directly benefiting the local MSMEs. The Center was also able to disseminate a number of information collaterals to its clients which included the following: Republic Act No. 10644 brochure; RA 10644 flyer; Negosyo Center flyer for Clients; Negosyo Center flyer for Partners; ITS Gensan Now brochure; BanKo brochure; Trademarks flyer; Intellectual Philippines flyer; Invest

Office (CEMCDO). It was also able to strengthen partnership and collaboration with various sectors for the operationalization of the Center, to include the following: the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – General Santos City; Local Government Unit (LGU) of General Santos City; General Santos City Small and Medium Enterprise Development Council, Inc. (GSC-SMEDCI); Board of Investments (BOI)-Gensan; Intellectual Property Office (IPO)Gensan; Small Business Corporation (SBC)-Gensan; City Economic Management and Cooperative Development Office (CEMCDO); Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-General Santos City Office; Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA)General Santos City Office; Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-General Santos City Office; Philippine Institute of Certified

Philippines CD; Phil-JobNet brochure; Yaman Gensan V.8 booklet; and, DOLE XII Portal bookmark. Since its operationalization, and throughout the entire month of May, the Negosyo Center-Gensan Office served a total of 488 clients who were directly provided with demand-responsive development promotion services. This included clients from within the region, to include General Santos City the provinces of South Cotabato and Sarangani, as well as those from outside the region.

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n November 24 last year, the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) launched a new program called Targeted Actions to Reduce Poverty and Generate Economic Transformation in the Fishery Sector (TARGET) in Tanza, Cavite to ease the incidence of poverty in the country’s fishing communities. The program is called TARGET because of the government’s main objective to be more precise in delivering interventions and assistance to the identified fisherfolk population to improve their livelihood. This follows President Benigno S. Aquino’s social agenda of poverty alleviation and inclusive growth for sectors with high poverty incidence which includes the fishery sector.

appear both on FishR and the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Reduction (NHTSPR) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will be provided for with livelihood interventions such as fishing boats, motor engines, payao, aquaculture inputs and farm implements. In addition, the program will also address illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing through resource management and protection component. IUU fishing is one of the root causes of poverty in the fishery sector. This will be done through enhanced fishery law enforcement and strengthened regulatory activities, especially in the identified areas. The program’s other components are: livelihood support, resource enhancement, and post-harvest and marketing support.

TARGET will make use of the fisherfolk database generated through the national program for municipal fisherfolk registration system (FishR), which as of writing has already registered more than 1.5 million fisherfolk nationwide. The data from the registry will be the basis of TARGET’s direct interventions. Under the program, 33, 206 fisherfolk in 100 coastal communities whose names

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fter the achievement of the 3rd Fisheries Joint Committee Meeting last November 2013 in General Santos City, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources once again successfully chaired this time on its 5th year, the Fisheries Joint Committee Meeting in the Field of Fisheries between the government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam last June 16- 17, 2015 at East Asia Royale Hotel, General Santos City. Atty. Asis G. Perez, BFAR Director and head of the Philippine Delegation welcomed the Vietnam delegation and appreciated the progress made between the two countries towards a more strengthened fishing industry especially the sharing of expertise for the economic advancement in the said field and the efforts done to combat IUU fishing. Perez further stressed that the establishment of the RP-Vietnam hotline for fishing was indeed one of the remarkable results of the partnership that was initiated for the security and safety of Filipino and Vietnamese fishers in the high seas.

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On the other hand, Vietnam ViceMinister for Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Director General of Directorate of Fisheries Mr. Vu Van Tam affirmed Vietnam’s support to Philippine’s strategies to eliminate IUU Fishing and promised to pursue information sharing regarding the matter. He also honored the achievements made since the Bilateral Agreements started. “Though we also do bilateral agreements with other countries, it is only with the Philippines that we have signed a Memorandum of Agreement” Mr. Tam added. Vietnam delegation expressed their gratitude for inviting them to the Tuna Capital of the Philippines wherein they can do a field visit and conduct a study on tuna handling, processing, and fishing techniques. They also expressed their interest in attending the upcoming Tuna Congress in September this year. Further, Mr. Nguyen Viet Manh, Director of Science Technology and International Cooperation Department and Head of the

Vietnam delegation also proposed to have an information sharing on tilapia culture and encouraged the Philippines to develop its industry considering the genetic advantage the country has. According to him, Philippines could be one of the sources of produce as Vietnam’s market demand for Tilapia increases. Another highlight of the meeting was the agreement of both countries to heighten information sharing by doing a one day Technical Symposium in 2016 which will be attended by scientists of each country. Experts from SEAFDEC and Japan are the proposed speakers for the planned convention. Both countries agreed to further strengthen the joint cooperation and information sharing and vowed to respect the measures and policies created. The 6th Fisheries Joint Committee Meeting will be done at Da Nang, Vietnam and is tentatively scheduled on May 2016. (BFAR12 RPIU/Jane Christine Balayo- Abellar)

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More than just the Tuna Capital of the Philippines, General Santos City boasts its being the solid investments location, smart service hub and prime tourism destination. It is the City of Champions – a reservoir of world-class talents!

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AS A SOLID INVESTMENT DESTINATION With more than an hour �ying time from Manila and less than four hours from major capitals of the ASEAN Region, General Santos City is strategically located in the southernmost part of the Philippines becoming the most ideal gateway to the world. The multi-modal transportation system supported by world-class road networks and other support infrastructures developed smart linkages to its surrounding areas and neighboring ASEAN countries. On an international context, the essence of ASEAN Economic Community to implement a single market and production base approach will improve the city's role from being the agroindustrial trade hub of the region considering its being a gateway across neighboring community. Timely, the pursuit of Roll-on Roll-oﬀ (RoRo) initiative en route to Bitung, Indonesia will improve ASEAN maritime connectivity. Locally, major infrastructures are anchored on the agro-industrial development of the city and the SOCCSKSARGEN Region. Thus, the General Santos City Fish Port Complex with a total land area of 32 hectares emerged as the region's principal trading port oﬀering unloading and marketing of marine products both for local and foreign markets, harbor operations and processing and refrigeration activities. The Port of General Santos also known as the Makar Wharf with a total length berth of 840 meters, controlling draft of 8-12

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meters and total container yard of 37,000 square meters, covers one (1) baseport, two (2) terminal ports and four (4) private ports which handles mix type of cargoes including containerized and noncontainerized cargoes. The General Santos City Airport, considered to be the longest runway in Mindanao with a total land area of 600 hectares, serves as the city's access to major cities in the country for passenger and cargo needs with daily �ight schedules to and from Manila and Cebu and four weekly �ights to Iloilo. The presence of modern communication facilities for voice and data services conforms to the global standards. These are

provided by huge landline companies namely Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT), Bayan Telecommunications, Inc. (BayanTel) and Globe Telecom (Globelines). Support facilities for power and water continue to supply the demand at the most convenient way possible. SOCOTECO II being the sole distributor of the city's electri�cation needs has a projected contracted supply of 252 megawatts (MW), suﬃcient to serve their franchise area up to 244-MW coincident peak in year 2025. The General Santos City Water District with eleven (11) operational pumping stations producing an average of 38,699 cubic meter per day for thirty �ve (35) thousand active service connections has already started crafting its Water Safety Plan to analyze risks of contamination from the water source.

As a �nancial center of the region with accounted domestic and international �nancial centers of 423 branches, �nancial needs in growing a business have been made easy with their innovative loans, checking and savings services which are almost the same with the packages being oﬀered in major cities nationwide. Partnership between the government and the private sector in serviceoriented projects is a recognized trend on governance and investments by the local government. Hence, the crafting of Public-Private Partnership Code to attain mutual bene�ts. A more rationalized General Santos City Investment Code oﬀering incentives schemes is likewise given focus in view of the wider market and opportunities brought about by ASEAN Integration.

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AS A SMART SERVICE HUB The city's central business district has consistently been providing a wide range of business support services from accounting, clinical, banking, legal to engineering. Giant shopping centers and malls like KCC Mall of Gensan, Gaisano Mall, RD Plaza, Robinson's Place, SM Mall of Gensan, Veranza Mall and Save More oﬀering retail and commercial leases manifest a pulsating trade and commerce. Of the 7,847 registered companies, there are about 92% micro-enterprises. It is a clear capture of sprouting opportunities from growing business possibilities. As an aﬃrmation, the Yaman Gensan is conducted annually participated in by MSME stakeholders helping them understand the government's development initiatives in the local and national level. It enlightens participants on global market integration and competition, building stronger linkages and collaboration among producers, buyers and development partners. Providing income tax holidays, exemption from export taxes , wharfage dues, impost and fees and other

bene�ts for local and foreign direct investments are the economic zones (ecozones). Currently, there are three ecozones open for locators namely, the Agrotex Gensan Economic Zone, Mabuhay IT Park and Gensan Economic Zone. Agrotex Gensan Economic Zone is a 110,019 square meter ecozone inviting enterprises engaged in the production of coconut-based products and other agro-industrial projects. Mabuhay IT Park is a 2.8 hectare integrated mixed used business and information technology park ideal for ICT service activities speci�cally in Software Development, IT enabled services (voice and non-voice), business process outsourcing, light industries and other related services. Gensan Economic Zone, a 46.7715 hectare ecozone, is ideal for investors who are into manufacturing, agroindustrial and industrial establishments.

AS A PRIME TOURIST DESTINATION Gensan has 114 tourism-related establishments including hotels and resorts available for tourists seeking adventure within the city and its surrounding municipalities and provinces. It is a hub pampering both daytime and nighttime tourists providing them a relaxing metropolitan experience from their enthralling mountain hill adventures. In �rst semester of 2015, there were a total of 183,942 aircraft passenger arrivals and 457,778 occupancy on accommodations. Gensan, as one of th the 12 Paradise destination consistently attracts international visitors mostly coming from USA, Korea and China. In the same semester, convention centers have housed a total of 1,848 events. The �ocking of tourists may be attributed to the colorful and scenic festivities celebrated yearly. Kalilangan Festival every last week of February is

a pageantry of culture in revelry of the city's founding. Tuna Festival every �rst week of September is a thanksgiving on the bounty of the sea, in commemoration of the city's charterhood. Pasko sa Gensan in December is a yuletide celebration with local Christmas �avor. A highly urbanized city it is, Gensan continues to astound tourists with its eco-tourism destinations. Packed with excitement, Klaja Karst Ecotourism Park entice nature lovers to experience the serenity of the thrilling hills. The Bula Coral Reef plunging along Sarangani Bay is a must see marine bounty. Gensan Japanese Bunkers, remnants of war Japanese soldiers, are living adage of the city's historical import. Truly, General Santos City is a city that breathes possibilities and breeds opportunities. Visit, the city of promise, the city of life. Explore Gensan!

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General Santos City Airport Improv By: SOCSKSARGEN ADPO

Expansion/Improvement of the Passenger Terminal Building You may have been to airport lately and have seen construction going on particularly at the right and left wings of the General Santos City (GSC) Airport terminal building. Well, that is because expansion of the passenger terminal building (PTB) is underway. Almost two decades after its operation in 1996, the GSC airport terminal building will be expanding to serve the growing number of passengers and tourists. The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), through the lobbying of the SOCSKSARGEN stakeholders, has funded PhP 25 Million for the airport expansion under its CY 2014 Corporate Fund. The terminal building expansion covers 986 sq.m. floor area and redesigning of existing check-in counter and pre-departure area, with ventilation equipment and comfort rooms for the convenience of the passengers and airport users. The airport expansion project started in April 2015 and will

be completed within the last quarter of 2015. The GSC airport catered to 715,814 passengers and 20,851 MT of cargoes in 2014, which include the most coveted tuna commodity of Gensan. The passengers and cargoes passing through the GSC airport increased annually by an average of 13% and 18%, respectively, in the last five years. Furthermore, the CAAP allotted PhP 20.7 Million for the provision of new baggage carousel and PhP 10 Million for the expansion of vehicular parking area under its CY 2015 fund. These expansion and improvement projects are an offshoot of the GSC Aerotropolis Study – an airport master plan needed for the optimum development and utilization of the airport property. In the study, it is proposed that there will be simultaneous airport improvements while planning for the bigger expansion and construction of additional airport facilities.

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An “aerotropolis” is an urban form whose layout, infrastructure and economy is centered on an airport, offering its business speedy connectivity to suppliers, customers, and enterprise partners worldwide. It is a new urban development form comprising aviationintensive businesses and related enterprises extending up to 25 kilometers outward from major airports. It has an airport city at its core, and, is surrounded by clusters of aviation-related enterprises that gain a competitive advantage by utilizing the synergistic capabilities of their respective locations (Source: Study on the Development of General Santos City Aerotropolis by EDCOP).

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Building an Aerotropolis The GSC airport is located in Barangay Fatima, General Santos City, which is around 10 to 15-minute drive from the City Proper when passing through the GSC Circumferential Road. The airport property of almost 600 hectares houses the airport terminal building, the runway, and other existing airport operation and service facilities which occupy 250 hectares. The remaining airport area of about 350 hectares is still undeveloped.

With this, the SOCSKSARGEN Area Development Project (ADP) Board passed and approved Resolution No. 1, Series of 2011 requesting the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) to prioritize the preparation of a Master Plan for the GSC airport. The SOCSKSARGEN ADP Board is chaired by Sec. Proceso J. Alcala of the Department of Agriculture with members comprised of the Local Chief Executives of LGUs – South Cotabato, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani, and General Santos City, the heads of national government line agencies, and representatives from the Non Government “Regional Cooperation: the way forward”

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Organizations and Private Sector in the region. The planned study for the GSC airport was supported by the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) as part of the major infrastructure development plan in the South-Central Mindanao Development Corridor. According to MinDA, the General Santos City has the potential to be a hub for the consolidation of products and services due to its proximity to major economic centers of Mindanao and the Brunei D a r u s s a l a m - I n d o n e s i a - M a l ays i a Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA). In 2011, the DOTC funded PhP 12 Million for the conduct of the Feasibility Study for the General Santos City Airport Master Plan, aptly titled “Study on the Development of General Santos City Aerotropolis” by the DOTC. The Study on GSC Aerotropolis will guide the airport management in directing the future development of the airport to adapt to the changing aviation demands compatible with the airport environment and city land use. Further, the study aims to determine the optimum use of the airport’s land area for aviation and nonaviation related operations to support and sustain the airport’s operation and to support the Department of Agriculture’s

food security program in the region. The General Santos City Aerotropolis Study was conducted in 2013 by the Engineering Development Corporation (EDCOP) – a consultancy firm engaged by the DOTC. Preparation of the study went through a consultation process with the General Santos City Airport Development Task Force and other stakeholders from the Private Sector and Academe. A final report by the EDCOP was submitted to the DOTC in 2014. In 2015, the DOTC earmarked PhP 959 Million under its CY 2015 budget for the improvement of the airport terminal building, procurement of navigational aids, and expansion of apron and other service facilities. This infrastructure investment is expected to respond to the projected 1.6 million passenger traffic in 2020, based on the study. The project is now under the procurement process of DOTC – Central Office. Airport upgrading is one of the priority infrastructure development areas of President Benigno C. Aquino III within his 6-year term to boost the competitiveness of the different regions and bring in economic prosperity in the country.

GSC Airport Development Task Force Chair : CAAP Co-chair : LGU-GSC Members: LGU – South Cotabato LGU – North Cotabato LGU – Sultan Kudarat LGU – Sarangani DOTC NEDA XII DPWH XII DENR XII GSCCCII DOT XII SOCSKSARGEN Tourism Council Airline Representatives (PAL/ Air Phil Express, Cebu Pacific,) SOCSKSARGEN ADPO PCCI-Southwestern Mindanao UAP-SOCSKSARGEN Chapter SOCOSPA SFFAII LTFRB XII LTO XII NCIP XII OTS AVSEU 12 MinDA Chair. of the Infra-Committee-RDC 12 Sons and Daughters of Gen. Paulino Santos, Inc.

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clever ways to repurpose tuna cans ...

1. FAUX ZINC JAR TOP The lid of this glass is made of tuna can. Cool, right? While the recycling method is already all sorts of awesome, the faux zinc #look given to the can is simply fab. The jar looks beautifully vintage because of the faux zinc treatment.

2. PARTY LIGHTS This is a more colorful version of THIS DIY craft project. To make this, you will need wooden dowels, drill, awl, spray paint, glass tiles, beads, and craft glue.

3. FILIGREE HEART PENDANT Can you believe that this pendant is made of tuna can? To make this heart filigree beauty, you will need to cut the tuna can into strips. This project will require a soldering iron and an oven for baking. You will need to work in a well-ventilated area, too “Regional Cooperation: the way forward”

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4. TRAFFIC LIGHTS Take empty and clean tuna cans, add circular paper pieces in red, yellow, and green to the bottom, and glue to a black piece of wood. You just made traffic lights! This would be perfect for a boy’s room or a car-themed party.

5. HEART BOWL How cute! For this project, make sure you use a can opener that leaves the tin with a clean and blunt edge. Aside from the can, you will also require white spray paint for this tuna can repurposing project. You simply shape the mouth of the can into a heart, spray paint, and you’re done.

6. TIFFIN BOX This is my favorite from this list of ways to repurpose tuna cans. It is rather complicated to make, though, so I shall leave this DIY to you, clever #people.

7. PIN CUSHION Inside this lovely felt creation is a tuna can. Awesome, right? If you don’t have felt, you can make this pin cushion using fabric scraps, too. I like this idea because it’s perfect for handmade gift-giving come Christmas. Perfect for your crafty friends!

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8. HANGING SCONCES How #beautiful! To make this, you will need to wrap clean tuna cans with pretty paper. Make two holes along one side and tie twine for hanging. Hang the cans from a hanger or any other hook you have on your wall. Add tealight candles and light up.

9. BASKET These will make for cute Easter home decor. For this easy tuna can repurposing project, you will need drill, glue, wire, wire cutters, pliers, and other materials perfect for embellishing your basket. This is one of the DIY ideas here that you can do with your kids.

10. PLANTERS Here is an easy way to repurpose tuna cans. You clean them, paint if you wish, and then attach clothespin clips. That’s it, you’re ready to use your planter.

Source: http://diy.allwomenstalk.com/

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OUTDOOR TUNA CAN LANTERN by: DIANE HENKLER

ast week I made a candle chandelier for my deck. It looks so pretty when lit, but the rest of my yard was looking kind of neglected. I was determined to find a way to spread some more candle light around the yard to balance the light and provide more ambiance. I used to have Tiki torches, but they unravel and have to be filled up with oil that makes a mess. I remember years ago seeing candle lanterns at a wedding that I thought were pretty clever and decided I could try to make them myself, but I needed to find some glass hurricanes. A trip to the thrift store was in order yesterday. Usually when I go on my weekly thrift store excursion I run in and do a quick cruise around the store to see if anything pops out at me. Treasure is not always waiting to be found, but you have to go frequently to stumble upon it every now and then. Yesterday I went on purpose – I knew my thrift store would have exactly what I was looking for – I had a choice – lots of glass hurricanes to choose from. I ended up with 3 and a cylinder glass bowl that I plan on using for another project.

HOW TO MAKE A TUNA CAN LANTERN I used a tuna can, wood screw, copper adapter, and an old paint stick. If you don’t have an old paint stick, you could use an old broom stick – just cut the broom part off, or even buy a dowel. The copper adapter was the most expensive part of this project – $3.00, but I like the way it looked. If you want to be really thrifty you could use a soda bottle cap on top of the stick. The adapter or cap adds a nice transition between the can and the stick and provides support. Using my Craftsman rotary drill that my hubby got me a few years ago for my birthday, I drilled a hole in the top of the paint stick. Then I used a awl and hammer to make a hole in the center of the tuna can.

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Assembly order: The copper adapter fits over the paint stick perfectly. Take your stick to the plumbing section at the hardware store and try a few different sizes out for the perfect fit. Every stick will be a bit different.

Screw the screw into the stick.

The top will look like this.

Place it in the ground. The lantern is complete – just needs a coat of paint. Once I removed the hurricane and candle, I sprayed the whole thing right where you see it in the photo – EASY!

Lots of variation to choose from. A drinking glass works well also. You may even have an old set of glasses to make a matching set of lanterns to place around your entire yard.

Now I need to eat more tuna so I can make a few more so my yard will have all- over ambiance at night.

Source: http://inmyownstyle.com/author/diane

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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Citra Mina Group of Companies (CMGC)

Rescued at Sea A paramedic team attends to two Indonesian nationals, Enrique Balusa and Jodi Saragite, at the Fishport Complex night of June 30,2015. The duo was saved by crewmembers of Jessica 007, a ﬁshing boat owned by Tuna Explorers, Inc., of the Citra Mina Group of Companies, while struggling to survive at sea for 16 days. Balusa (on stretcher) and Saragite are residents of Barangay Taging, Balut Island. They were passengers of a barter boat named Joel Grace when it sunk June 12, 2015. They were turned over to the GenSan CSWD by CMGC’s Cristina Opao and are now being treated at R.O. Diagan Cooperative Hospital.

CMGC Partners with Bombo Radyo Medical/Dental Mission Citra Mina Group of Companies recently backed Bombo Medico, the annual humanitarian medical and dental mission of Bombo Radyo Phils. Held at the Notre Dame of Dadiangas University premises, close to 5,000 beneﬁciaries coming from Sarangani, So. Cotabato and Gen.Santos City were served by dozens of volunteer doctors, dentists, nurses and medical workers. “Regional Cooperation: the way forward”

Mangrove Rehabilitation and Coastal Clean-up CMGC employees together with CENRO staffers, Buayan residents and youth volunteers took part in planting one hundred (100) Bakhaw Bato seedlings during the Earth Day 2015 celebration at Brgy. Minanga Buayan. CMGC employees also joined hands with CENRO, barangay ofﬁcials of Tambler and policemen of Papa 5 Police Station in cleaning up the coastal area as part of activities marking the Philippine Environment Month June 27, 2015 at Purok Wal and Purok Banualan, Brgy. Tambler.

CMGC Donates Building Materials for Day - Care Center A Day – Care facility in Purok Wal, Tambler was recently completed. Iron roof sheets, hollow blocks, lumber and other construction materials are shown being unloaded by CMGC employees at the site.

Annual Blood Letting Program CMGC’s six years of continuous blood-letting partnership with the Philippine Red CrossGenSan chapter held traditionally at the CMPHI compound have been very successful. This year, culled from eager employee-donors totaled sixteen thousand six hundred ﬁfty (16,650) milliliters of blood.

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Joaquin T. Lu (CMSG) Dexter G. Teng (TSPMI) Dominic Salazar (THIDCOR) Rosanna Bernadette B. Contreras (SFFAII) Meriam L. Buguis (CEMCDO) Domingo T. Teng (TSPMI) Marfenio Y. Tan (SAFII)

FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairman Co-Chairman Members

Marfenio Y. Tan (SAFI) Neil S. del Rosario (RRFC) Kenrick G. Teng (TSPMI) Virgie A. de Dios (SFFAII)

CONGRESS PROGRAM & RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE Chairman Members

Dominic Salazar (THIDCOR) Meriam L. Buguis Dexter G. Teng (TSPMI) Rosanna Bernadette B. Contreras (SFFAII) Engr. Ginalyn Fe C. Cachuela (ADPO PMU) Omar Sabal (BFAR) Dino Barrientos (UFLA) Ronan Villagonzalo (LGU-GSC) Shalimar S. Abdurahman (SFFAII) Annie Cabreros (PHILBEST) Engr. Rizza Paches Charles Pesodas

SOUVENIR PROGRAM COMMITTEE Chairman Members

Engr. Ginalyn Fe C. Cachuela (ADPO-PMU) Merianne R. Bedrejo (ADPO-PMU) Orvill M. Gamayon (ADPO-PMU) Adam Ibrahim Canape (ADPO-PMU)

SECRETARIAT & DOCUMENTATION COMMITTEE Chairman Members

Rosanna Bernadette B. Contreras(SFFAII) Shalimar S. Abdurahman (SFFAII) Virgie A. de Dios (SFFAII) Peche V. Abellana (SFFAII) Christina Y. Ca単ete (SFFAII) Juetchin C. Andagan (SFFAII) Arlie N. Cruz (SOCOPA) Armando C. Pastrana (SOCOPA)

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Noel Lorenzo (SLRFI) Joe Briones (THIDCOR) Jethany Casimiro (SLRFI)

PUBLIC RELATIONS / INFORMATION COMMITTEE Chairman Members

Meriam L. Buguis Maria Cora C. Tito (CEMCDO) Charles Pesodas (CEMCDO)

EXHIBIT COMMITTEE Chairman Members

VENUE & PHYSICAL ARRANGEMENT COMMITTEE Chairperson Member

Bing Cariño (GENSAN Artists Ass’n) Mike Esponilla (GENSAN Artists Ass’n)

VIP RECEPTION COMMITTEE Chairman Members

Isidro “Jun” Uy (TVI) Dino Barrientos (UFLA) Cora Tito (CEMCDO) Allan Punay (ATO) Marfenio Y. Tan Domingo G. Teng

SPORTS & GAMING COMMITTEE Chairmen Members

Sol Mananquil (Mt. Sabrina) Virgie A. de Dios (SFFAII) Arlie N. Cruz (SOCOPA) Rosalia Polito (Jams Restobar)

Arnel V. Sayco (DTI) Christi L. dela Rosa (DTI) Marvin Genita (DTI) Peche V. Abellana (SFFAII)

SECURITY COMMITTEE Chairmen Members

Supt Froilan Quidilla (GSCPO) Oscar Reyes (SOCOPA Security Agency) Jojo Sendico (SOCOPA Security) Manolo Landig (GSCPO) Armando C. Pastrana (SOCOPA) 1002nd Brigade, 10ID, PA 705th Naval Reserve Squadron General Santos City Police Office Joint Task Force Gensan PNP Regional Office (PRO) 12 12th PCAS, Aviation Security Group Regional Protection and Escort Unit 12

Isidro Lumayag (CHL) James Damalerio Dino Barrientos James Damalerio (DFCTV) Raymund Gere (RLGFI)

CARAVAN AND MASS WEDDING COMMITTEE Chairmen Members

Roel Granfon (RFII) Andrew Yu (NH Agro)

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TUNA INDUSTRY THIDCOR JOLEMFI Corp. Mayekawa Phils, Inc. BLT Tuna Traders Rugela Fishing Ind., Inc Amadeo Fishing Corp Ten Point Manufacturing Inc. Phil Cinmic Industrial Corp Pescador Sea Trading Well Delight Network, Inc. Southern Minda Traders Corporation San Lorenzo Ruiz Fishing Inc. Southern Mindanao Commodity Inc. General Santos City Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Inc. San Miguel Brewery, Inc. CHL Fishing Roel Fishing Ind., Inc. GenSan Industrial Compressed Gas Corporation “Regional Cooperation: the way forward”

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT General Santos City Local Government Unit 1st Congressional District of South Cotabato & General Santos City Bureau of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources Department of Trade & Industry SOCSKSARGEN ADPO-PMU City Economic Management & City Development Office (CEMCDO) GenSan Artist’s Association Golden State College STI College GenSan Water Resources Happy Fishermen / Umbrella Fishing Landing Association SOCOPA Security Agency, Inc. 1002nd Infantry Brigade, 10ID, PA Joint Task Force GenSan PNP Regional Office (PRO) 12 General Santos City Police Office 12th PCAS, Aviation Security Group Regional Protection and Escort Unit 12 ATO General Santos City

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SOCSKSARGEN ADP BOARD

DIR. REYNALDO TAMAYON Regional Director, DPWH XII

MR. LUIS CUISON

Port Manager, PPA-GSC

MAJ. GEN. EDUARDO M. Aﾃ前 Division Commander, 10th ID PA

BGEN. EDMUNDO R. PANGILINAN Division Commander, 6th ID PA

Maritime Industry Authority

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One Big Fight for Gensan!!! In the celebration of the 16th Tuna Festival, Gensan outscales Netherlands in the Guiness World Record for the Largest Fish Display. Finally, its OFFICIAL. Guinness World Record awards the Certificate to the City of Gen. Santos as worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record holder for Largest Fish Diplay - 25 tons of yellow fin tuna. Record attempt was held last Sept. 11,2014. OFFICIALLY AMAZING! 120

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