The Philippine fishing industry was experiencing an annual production growth rate of 5.5% on the national level prior to the creation of PFDA. This accomplishment , however, spawned marketing problems due to inadequate fish marketing infrastructure, poor fish handling practices, chaotic system of distribution, and limited post-harvest processing technology. Immense losses from spoilage, fish quality deterioration, slow rate of fish dispatch, and price instabiltiy had been the results of these problems. Thus Presidential Decree 977, creating the Philippine Fish Marketing Authority (PFMA), was promulgated on August 11, 1976 to address and provide solutions to the fishing industry's post-harvest problems.
In the need to pursue the national economic development with renewed dedication and greater determination, Executive Order No. 772 was issued on February 8, 1982 to amend P.D. 977. By virtue of this E.O., the PFMA was renamed as Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) with expanded functions and powers and revised constitution of the Board of Directors.
A government owned and controlled corporation attached to the Department of Agriculture, created to promote the development of the fishing industry through the provision of post-harvest infrastructure facilities and essential services that improve efficiency in the handling and distribution of fish and fishery products and enhance their quality.
PFDA ensures transparency, accountability and compliance with statutory laws on good governance in all aspects of our operations, in serving our stakeholders and communicaties, in the sustenance of the environment, in our communication plans, and in adherence to gender and development principles.
Establish a new, upgrade, and maitain existing fishery postharvest infrastructure and facilities;
Conduct our operations prudently, providing viability and financial growth to assure continuous improvement of port facilities and delivery of service;
Satisfy our stakeholders business need with timely and quality service; and
Work as a team with skill and dedication, in an environment that ensures growth opportunities and employee engagement that will translate to quality service.
The leader of fishery post-harvest services towards a food secure and resilient Philippines by 2025.
Provide Outstanding Service
Foster a Culture of Integrity, Accountability, and Teamwork
Demonstrate Authentic and Transformational Leadership
Adhere to Excellence in Corporate Governance
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