During the regular monthly meeting of the General Santos CFARMC last November 9, 2023 at the City Agriculture’s Office Training Center, the updates on the FFSAPI-SARGEN Tuna Handline Fisheries Improvement Project Updates were presented.

The Project team has participated in the SAFET 2023 Conference, themed “Impact at Scale for a Sustainable and Resilient Future” held in Bali, Indonesia

Enrolment of the fisheries on FisheryProgress.org and launching a Social FIP to assess the social aspects of the fisheries.

Presentation of the FFSAPI-SARGEN Tuna Handline Fisheries Improvement Project aimed at achieving MSC Certification. In her presentation, she highlighted the escalating urgency of establishing sustainable fisheries in recent years.

Held on August 30, 2023, at SM Gensan Meeting Rooms, the Summit brought together experts, stakeholders, and industry leaders to discuss critical issues surrounding the tuna handline fishery in the Philippines.