National Fisheries Research and Development Institute
Corporate 101 Mother Ignacia Avenue, South Triangle Quezon City, Philippines 1103
Telefax: +63(2) 376-1178
Email: nfrdippid@gmail.com
ISSN: 2960-3897 (Print) 2960-3978 (Online)
Citation
National Fisheries Research and Development Institute. (2019). DA-NFRDI Annual Report 2019. DA-NFRDI.
Editor: Eunice C. Bognot
Marites B. Chiuco
Mirriam F. Cayme
Layout/Design: Joey L. Caser
Adviser: Dr. Lilian C. Garcia, CESO V
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The NFRDI Annual Report for 2019 communicates the physical and financial accomplishments of the agency during the year. The Institute has a total budget of ₱162,545,070 sourced from the General Appropriations Act (GAA) and BFAR Advice for Sub-Allotment (ASA) amounting to ₱120,541,000 and ₱42,004,070, respectively.
The FY2019 Budget breakdown by expense class are as follows: Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) – ₱114,575,750; Capital Outlay (CO) - ₱21,939,000; and, Personnel Services (PS) – ₱26,030,320. The CO is mainly allotted for the furniture and fixtures of the new administration and laboratory buildings of NFRDI-FFRDC in Taal, Batangas.
The total budget breakdown by Program, Activities and Projects (PAPs) was distributed for the following activities: 1) General Administration Support (GAS), ₱23,863,000; 2) Support to Operations (STO), ₱114,071,070; 3) Fisheries Development Program (FDP), ₱23,496,000; and, 4) Fisheries Extension Program (FEP), ₱1,115,000.
Based from the Agency’s Fiscal Performance, actual fund obligations and disbursement levels were placed at 100% and 94.76%, respectively.
NFRDI has successfully implemented 26 research projects (23 R&Ds and 3 support to R&Ds).
The NFRDI R&D programs are classified according to sector, namely: 1) Aquaculture; 2) Capture Fisheries; and, (3) Fisheries Post-Harvest. Out of 26 researches conducted, 10 were completed and 16 are on-going projects.
The aquaculture program has a total of five (5) projects involving performance evaluation of low cost feeds for milkfish and tilapia, breeding and production of high-value species such as giant trevally or maliputo (Caranxsp.) and spider conch (Lambissp.) and studies on aquatic animal health such as diagnosis of emerging bacterial and viral diseases.
Under the capture fisheries program, fifteen (15) projects conduct scientific information generation for fishery stock assessment and management that could be area–specific, speciesspecific or national in scope (i.e., the National Stock Assessment Program (NSAP) that monitors the status of fisheries from 840 landing centers) including reproductive biology studies, fishery management tools and vulnerability assessment related to climate change.
The three (3) projects on post-harvest are on post-harvest losses in major landing centers, risk assessment and level of cadmium in scallops, nutrient loading and microbial contamination of bivalves from Manila Bay aquaculture farms.
Lastly, R&D support projects include: 1) Information support to Fisheries Management Plans; 2) Support to operation of the NFRDI-Integrated Research Laboratory towards ISO 17025; and, 3) Support to operation of The Philippine Journal of Fisheries.
As part of the fisheries extension program, NFRDI distributed 9,488 Information, education and communication (IEC) materials to several clients. There were 17 national trainings conducted to 834 beneficiaries. Most of the trainings conducted were on aquaculture, stock assessment, fisheries vulnerability assessment, fisheries management and enterprises.
The results of the R&D projects generate information and technologies for dissemination to the fisheries stakeholders to increase fish production and improve income of the fisherfolk. Among the projects completed by the NFRDI provide the following policy recommendations which are already submitted to BFAR for appropriate action and implementation: These are: 1) Use of gill net mesh size #11 K(3.04 cm) instead of mesh size #12 K (2.77cm) catching Tawilis in Taal Lake, 2) Closed fishing season from February to May (Blue swimming Crab) in Eastern Visayas, 3) Closed fishing season from February to may (Blue swimming crab) in Malampaya Sound , Palawan, 4) Policy regulation on the collection of marine ornamental fish in the Philippines, 5) Policy on accreditation of traders on the local transport of ornamental fish, and 6) Policy to replace traditional fishing vessels into freezer boats or similar technologies for High Seas Pocket 1 (HSP1).
It is also worthy to note the other policy recommendations that were already approved and implemented, namely: 1) Establishing closed season for the conservation of sardines in East Sulu Sea, Basilan Strait and Sibuguey Bay; 2) Establishing a closed season for the conservation of small pelagic fishes in Davao Gulf; 3) Establishing a closed season for the management of Galunggong (roundscad: Decapterusspp.) in Northern Palawan; 4) Closed fishing season for Tawilis for the period of two (2) months during March and April in the entire Taal Lake; 5) Establishment of four (4) Tawilis Reserve Areas (TRAs)/ Tawilis Sanctuaries in the lake vicinity of the municipalities of Balete, Mataas na Kahoy, Cuenca and San Nicolas, Batangas; and 6) Promotion on the use of extruded floating feeds for Tilapia and Milkfish cage culture.
The following technologies were also developed by NFRDI and documents were submitted to BFAR for adoption and promotion: 1) Maliputo breeding and culture technology, 2) Culture of red mangrove snapper in pond and cage, 3) Breeding and culture of common carp, 4) Hatchery rearing of sea cucumber, 5) nursery rearing of blue swimming crab, 6) breeding and culture of freshwater ornamental fishes such as koi, goldfish, angelfish, fighting fish, livebearers, golden shark, rainbow shark, red pacu, tinfoil barb, and hammerhead shark.
As a result of the studies on the culture of sea cucumber, stock assessment of undulate venus clam and blue swimming crab, NFRDI received Gold, Silver and Bronze awards from the National Research Symposium (NRS) Research Symposium (NRS) of the Bureau of Agriculture Research (BAR) held last October 16-17, 2019.
At present, NFRDI has 37 organic personnel and hopefully by the release of plantilla in the last quarter of 2019, additional 69 positions will be filled up to complete the approved 106 plantilla positions. As a newly created attached Agency of DA, NFRDI envisioned to pursue more relevant researches in the coming years with the priority set by DA towards achieving the twin goals “Masaganang Ani at Mataas na Kita” for its vision of a Food-Secure Philippines with prosperous Farmers and Fisherfolk through the leadership of Secretary William D. Dar, Ph.D.
From the DA Secretary
When I stepped in as the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture in August last year, I rallied the DA family behind the “New Thinking for Agriculture” and its eight paradigms to achieve our shared vision of “a food secure and resilient Philippines with prosperous farmers and fisherfolk.”
That vision gains greater relevance today as we intensify our efforts to enable the agri-fishery “Survive, Reboot and Grow” amidst Covid-19 pandemic, as well as address persistent issues of food insecurity, poverty and climate change.
This calls for continued innovations in plans, programs and initiatives to better serve and empower millions of farmers, fishers, other clienteles and meet the challenges of enhanced food security and sustainable rural development through modernization and industrialization.
Let me therefore congratulate the National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) for steadfastly pursuing research on the development, management, conservation and protection of the country’s fisheries and aquatic resources, as the research arm of the DA-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
These includes research on developing aquafeeds that will help reduce production cost of our fish farmers; projects on high-value species and other endangered species that generated reliable data for drawing up policies on management and conservation measures; and initiatives on seed production, stock enhancement programs and fingerlings distribution that will help increase production in rural areas and support livelihood of rural-based communities. These and other accomplishments as chronicled in this annual report for 2019 were all due to the hard work of the men and women of the NFRDI, partner agencies and non-government organizations, and most especially the clientele themselves the fishers and their families.
We thus look forward to your unswerving commitment to serve the nation as exemplified by your current efforts to improve your facilities and secure an ISO-certification for your Integrated Research Laboratory to deliver quality services to your clienteles.
On behalf of the Governing Board (GB), we are delighted with the achievements presented in this Annual Report CY 2019. Through the years, NFRDI has greatly improved in living up to its mandate and has made strides in fisheries research by providing essential information and technologies aimed at increasing fish production and improving the income of fisherfolk.
Indeed, the fisheries sector is now beginning to reap the gains of the policy recommendations and technologies developed through researches.
Just as the Institute excelled in its research endeavors, the report also showed satisfactory financial and physical accomplishments with an annual total obligation and disbursement of 100% and 94.76%, respectively.
We would also like to commend the men and women behind NFRDI on winning the Gold, Silver and Bronze awards in the 2019 National Research Symposium of the Bureau of Agricultural Research.
May we all continuously carry Agriculture Secretary William D. Dar’s vision of a “MasaganangAniat MataasnaKita” for a food-secure and resilient Philippines with prosperous farmers and fisherfolk.
MaramingSalamatatMabuhayangSektorngPangisdaan!
Undersecretary for Fisheries, DA/ National Director, BFAR and Chairperson, NFRDI Governing Board
Commodore EDUARDO B. GONGONA
Drusila Esther E. Bayate, CESO IV GB Vice Chairperson
Dr. Lilian C. Garcia, CESO V GB Member
Alonso L. Tan GB Member
Norberto O. Chingcuanco
Member
Felizardo C. Lim GB Member
Dr. Reynaldo V. Ebora GB Member
Dr.Tirso A. Ronquillo
Member
Joseph Martin H. Borromeo GB Member
Atty. Benjamin F.S Tabios, Jr. GB Secretary
From the INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
When the National Fisheries Research Development Institute (NFRDI) was created in 1998, it was tasked to be the lead agency for fisheries research and development to help in the four-fold role of developing, managing, conserving and protecting the country’s fisheries and aquatic resources.
Now, taking a collective look at how NFRDI has grown over the past 21 years, it is just remarkable to note that we have metamorphosed to address among others, the effects of a changing economy, climate change and leadership.
We need to constantly grow to address new issues that continue to emerge. I am happy to note that our current research activities and programs not only focus on the development of new fisheries technologies, but we are now balancing this with our exploration on how to effectively manage, conserve and protect our fisheries and aquatic resources, as evident by our studies in Taal Lake, MPAs and Manila Bay.
But, our research accomplishments will be futile if these are not cascaded to our target beneficiaries. For this reason, we have reached out to them through various platforms - - trainings, scientific meetings, conferences and other fora, through our various information dissemination and awareness activities, extension, and other services. The efforts of the team involved in the publication of ThePhilippine JournalofFisheriesis indeed commendable. NFRDI’s research studies are now accessible to our clients in the academe by a fingers’ click. We hope to achieve more along this area in the coming years so that we can be more visible to our stakeholders.
Rendering quality service is what we always desire, that is why CY 2019 is the start of our preparatory phase for ISO certification. For this, the Integrated Research Laboratory has started working for its ISO certification that we hope to complete by the end of 2020. Along with our struggle to offer quality services, we are continuously improving our facilities as shown by the new buildings we have constructed at the Freshwater Fisheries Research and Development Center (FFRDC) and our efforts to reconstruct/ renovate the Brackishwater Fisheries Research and Development Center (BFRDC) and the Marine Fisheries Research and Development Center (MFRDC). We have completed the architectural design for BFRDC and began searching for a location for our MFRDC.
Our receipt of the Notice of Organization, Staffing and Compensation Action or NOSCA brings relief that finally, NFRDI is officially a separate attached agency of the Department of Agriculture. It is laudable that since NFRDI’s inception the commitment of our staff has not faltered. It is this commitment that made us successfully achieve a 100% percentage obligation and a 94.76% percentage disbursement. The same commitment brought honor to the agency through various awards.
Thank you and I look forward to a brighter future for all of us under God’s guidance.
DR. LILIAN C. GARCIA, CESO V InterimExecutiveDirector,NFRDI
ABOUT US
The National Fisheries Research and Development Institute or NFRDI was collectively conceived by the national leadership out of a realization that fisheries research plays a very important role in the development, management, conservation and protection of the country’s fisheries and aquatic resources. This realization is embodied under Section 82 of Republic Act (RA) 8550, otherwise known as the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 as amended by RA 10654. This law is the enabling instrument that gave rise to the creation and birth of NFRDI.
LINKAGE DEFINITION
The agency is attached to the Department of Agriculture (DA) and is the primary research arm of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). It is also a member of the National Research Development Network (NRDN) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
To harmonize fisheries research and development efforts in the country, we collaborate with the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Aquatic Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD), the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR), Department of Agriculture– Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources(DA-BFAR) and other R&D institutions.
OUR VISION
GOVERNANCE AND STAFF
Governance of NFRDI is vested upon a Governing Board (GB) which is composed of the following:
Undersecretary for Fisheries - Chairman
BFAR Director - Vice Chairman
NFRDI Executive Director - Member
PCAARRD Executive Director- Member
Representative from the academe Member
Four (4) representatives from the private sector who shall come from the following sub-sectors - Municipal Fisherfolk, Commercial Fishing Operator, Aquaculture Operator and
Central Office, the National Centers and ROs to identify personnel from existing technical divisions and/or technical units to form the NFRDI research staff and interested qualified staff who shall conduct R&D activities to be assigned to NFRDI.
To be one of the leading Fisheries Research and Development Institutions in the South East Asia Region that is responsive towards a sustainable and globally competitive fishery industry by 2022.
OUR MISSION
To generate scientific knowledge and technologies that will proactively address the needs of the fisheries industry and fisherfolk.
OUR CORE VALUES
Ensure responsible and pro-active research with significant social contributions
Act with a sense of urgency
Work as a team
Treat people with respect and dignity
Adopt innovations
Three years after NFRDI’s creation, 49 permanent personnel from the Research Division of BFAR were transferred to compose the NFRDI’s warm bodies and its National Research Centers.
The NFRDI plantilla was finally approved with the release of the Notice of Organization Staffing and Compensation Action (NOSCA) from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) last February 15, 2019.
At present, NFRDI is being manned by 37 warm bodies doing multi-task administrative and technical activities.
With the release of its plantilla, NFRDI is gearing towards its transformation stage to steadfastly set the pace for the realization of an Abundant Harvest and High Income (Masaganang Ani at Mataas na Kita), a vision of the DA Secretary for the agrifishery sector of our country.
DEVELOPMENT
RESEARCH AND PROGRAMS
As a lead agency for fisheries research and development in the country and the main research arm of BFAR, NFRDI was mandated to provide the much needed leadership in fisheries research. Thus, NFRDI conducts various research, development and extension (RDE) projects on aquaculture, capture fisheries and fisheries postharvest.
For CY 2019, a total of 10 researches were completed and 16 are ongoing. Some salient findings and accomplishments of the RDE projects are presented in this section.
AQUAFEEDS FOR MILKFISH AND TILAPIA
(Ongoing)
To support the milkfish and tilapia industries in the country in reducing the cost of feeds and to increase profit and income levels of fishfarmers, the Institute together with SEAFDEC-AQD and BFAR, initiated a pilot -study to compare growth, survival and production performance of SEAFDEC formulated feed and a commercial feed in milkfish cages and tilapia ponds in areas of Guimaras, Iloilo and Muńoz, Nueva Ecija.
Results showed that average body weight of milkfish and tilapia fed with SEAFDEC diet (393g and 338 g) was higher compared to those fed with commercial feeds (325g and 308g). The survival rate of milkfish and tilapia fed with SEAFDEC diet (92.8% and 85.95) was also higher compared with commercial feed (91.4% and 80.6%). Milkfish and tilapia fed with SEAFDEC diet exhibited a lower feed conversion ratio or FCR (2.10 and 1.35) than those fed with commercial feed (2.43 and 1.52). SEAFDEC formulated diet performed better than the commercial feed tested in terms of growth, survival and FCR. A reduction cost of Php9/kg or 26.7% for milkfish and Php8/kg or 24.2% for tilapia in feed cost were obtained. On-farm field trials will be expanded in the different regions of the
GIANT TREVALLY AND COMMON CARP FOR AQUACULTURE & STOCK ENHANCEMENT (Completed)
Giant trevally or maliputo (Caranxignobilis) is a high-value and new cultivable aquaculture species being promoted by NFRDI for technology transfer and adoption in some government-run and private hatcheries. Mass production and distribution of 1,800 fingerlings for grow-out operations were undertaken with four cooperating pilot farms for technology demonstration and trials.
Similarly, seed production of common carp (Cyprinus carpio), supports the Balik Sigla ng Ilog at lawa or BASIL stock enhancement programs of BFAR. A total of 250,085 common carp fingerlings were distributed to six (6) BFAR regions and three (3) private farms to increase production in rural areas and support livelihood of rural-based communities.
SEAFDEC Formulated Diet vs. Commercial Feed
Maliputo seeding at Balayan Bay
SEAFDEC - Igang Marine Station, Guimaras
Maliputo stocking at Alfiler Fishfarm
RAPID AND SENSITIVE DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES IN THE IDENTIFICATION OF BACTERIAL
TILAPIA DISEASES (Ongoing)
Identification, isolation and characterization of Streptococcus species and other bacterial pathogens affecting tilapia species across the country was conducted to develop and optimize molecular detection methods including multiplex PCRs and recombinase amplification assays.
A total of 192 fishes (moribund and apparently healthy) were collected from six (6) regions in the Philippines (Regions I, III, IVA, V, VI and XIII). Based on the molecular identification, the isolated bacteria and percent similarity with known bacterial isolates reported in Genebank were: Streptococcus iniae, Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus dysgalactiae (98.89%), Aeromonas hydrophila (97.47%), Aeromonas caviae (99.80%), Aeromonas taiwanensis (99.72%), Aeromonasveronii(98.71%), Vibrioharveyi (97.01%), Vibriopanuliri(95.33%), Acinetobacterjunii (96.48%), Acinetobacter johnsonii (96.51%), Plesiomonas shigelloides (99.19%) and Shewanella decolorationis (98.33%). Occurrence of tetracycline-resistant genes (tetA,B,C,D and E) and specific primers were also tested in Aeromonas sp. isolates using literature-based primers. The baseline data that will be derived from this study will provide reliable methods and techniques to rapidly detect and identify bacterial-causing diseases to avoid bacterial outbreaks and mortalities in tilapia.
EARLY DETECTION OF TILAPIA LAKE VIRUS (TiLV)
(Ongoing)
One of the major problems of the tilapia farming industry is the continuous emergence of highly contagious and fatal viral diseases. To address the issue, detection and profiling of tilapia lake virus, betanodavirus, iridovirus and other emerging viral diseases in tilapia were conducted using polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
Betanodavirus and iridovirus detection was done using conventional PCR to detect 570 bp and 421 bp band while TiLV detection was done using a semi–nested RT-PCR to detect segment 3 of the TiLV genome. Detection of single band on 250 bp indicated light infection and presence of double bands (250 bp and 415 bp) indicated heavy infection. The study collected 247 fish samples in private farms and hatcheries in five different regions. Three adults and 5 fingerling samples were positive for light infection while none of the samples tested positive for betanodavirus and iridovirus. The sequences of samples showed maximum nucleotide identity to TiLV Egypt (KY817384.1) and Israel (KU751816.1) strains. The study aims to have an optimized protocol for early detection of TiLV in tilapia farms to prevent massive mortalities.
Sample processing and collection of organs of tilapia for detection of TiLV
RAPID ASSESSMENT, INITIAL BREEDING AND LARVAL REARING TRIALS OF SPIDER CONCH Lambis lambisLINNAEUS, 1758) IN EASTERN VISAYAS
(Completed)
Spider conch is an economically valuable marine gastropod resource in Eastern Visayas that commonly feeds on red algae. It was previously reported that this species is being exploited in some areas within the Region. To aid in the conservation and sustainable exploitation of its potential, a rapid resource appraisal and value chain mapping was initially conducted in some established landing sites. Initial trials on broodstock maintenance, feed preference and ideal sex ratio have also provided information of the species behavior in captivity. From larval rearing trials conducted, it was likely that Lambis lambismay be successfully reared in hatchery.
Bacterial isolation of Tilapia
STOCK ASSESSMENT AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY OF PaphiaundulataBORN, 1778 IN MAQUEDA BAY, EASTERN VISAYAS (REGION VIII) (Ongoing)
The study conducted a stock assessment of Paphia undulataincluding its reproductive biology and habitat characterization in Maqueda Bay, Samar to come up with scientific basis for policy recommendations for the sustainable management of the Undulate Venus Shell Industry.
The short-necked clam, Paphiaundulata, is commonly found in muddy bottoms of coastal areas of Maqueda Bay and collected by compressor-diving.
Data showed that, from February 2018 to April 2019, the total production of P.undulatafrom Maqueda Bay is 478.8 metric tons (MT). The highest monthly production was in March 2018 with 158MT while the lowest production was April 2019 with 1.2MT. Overall mean CPUE was 3.8 kg diver-1 hour -1. The highest was in February 2018 (13.0 kg diver-1 hour -1) while the lowest in February 2019 (0.7 kg diver-1 hour -1). Based from data on percentage sexual maturity stages and Gonadosomatic Index (GSI), the peak of spawning season was during the months of December, January, February and March. Computed size at first maturity of
DISTRIBUTION AND ABUNDANCE OF FISH EGGS AND LARVAE OF TUNA AND TUNA-LIKE SPECIES IN SUPPORT TO DAVAO GULF FISHERIES MANAGEMENT (Completed)
This project generated reliable data for the formulation of policies on management and conservation measures of tunas and highly migratory fish stocks for sustainable development. This is in compliance with the National Tuna Management Plan, the WCPFC’s data requirements and obligations as member country, and existing Davao Gulf Fishing Closure.
Measurement/ profiling of hydrological data (salinity, temperature, bathymetric depths, pH, DO and TSS) using CTD SBE 19
Reproductive Biological Laboratory Analysis
It was observed that fish larvae was in high concentration during the northeast monsoon (November and February), as most tropical fish spawn during this season, and lowers during tradewinds (May). Canonical ordination analysis was used to determine the correlation of fish eggs and larvae to the zooplankton, phytoplankton, and other environmental parameters such as pH, DO, temperature, and salinity. Results showed that fish larvae and zooplankton were significantly correlated with a p -value = 0.002. This means that fish larvae preferred zooplankton as their main food. Proposed policy recommendation is to amend the Joint DA-DILG Administrative Order No. 2 Section 3 on the closed fishing season of Tuna from June-August and July-September.
BIOGEOGRAPHY OF Sargassumspp. IN THE PHILIPPINES (Ongoing)
This study is in support to RA 10654 and CNFIDP for the proper management of fishery resources. It assessed the status of Sargassumspp. in coastal areas where unregulated harvesting has been reported. The study generated baseline information that supports BFAR policies on conservation and management of Sargassumspp
Combined techniques of field work and remote sensing generated essential data on distribution and estimation of area coverage of Sargassum. The use of satellite data clearly classify Sargassum from other habitats. The data were seen useful in planning and in formulating national policies and municipal ordinances. It showed that ground truthing and remote sensing are essential and useful tools for getting accurate assessment of coastal resources in the marine ecosystem. This study is considered the first attempt in the Philippines to use Landsat data to remotely sense seaweeds, specifically Sargassum. However, the use of a higher resolution satellite images other than the 30 meter resolution Landsat may produce a more accurate inference.
REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY OF SCALLOP (FAMILY PECTINIDAE)
(Completed)
This project studied the reproductive characteristics of commercially important scallop resources of the Family Pectinidae to provide information for their proper management, conservation and sustainable development in the Visayan Sea.
From February to September 2019, three samples were identified: Annachlamys striatula (Linnaeus, 1758), Bractechlamys vexillum (Reeve, 1853), and Mimachlamyssanguinea(Linnaeus, 1758).
Based on the GSI, the gonadal activities of the three species were high starting March. A decrease was observed in September for A. striatula and M. sanguinea, while B. vexillum decreased in July. The length at first maturity of A.striatulaobtained in the graphical method was 62.4 mm for female and 62.8 mm for male. In B. vexillum, length at first maturity was 51.0 mm in female and male was 49.8 mm. The L50 of M. sanguineawas 74.8 mm for female and 68.7 mm in male. Appropriate policy recommendation for the management of scallop in the Visayan Sea is
TECHNOLOGY VERIFICATION ON CORAL REEF REHABILITATION (Ongoing)
This project was implemented to address the issue on coral reef degradation which leads to less fish catch. Environmental parameter, water sampling and underwater reef assessment were conducted at selected site of Punta Dumalag, Davao City. Estimation of coral cover and fish biomass are still on process. Recently, location of in situ coral nursery was determined for actual set-up. Though the project is in its initial phase, results from ecological surveys indicate no major threat that would compromise implementing coral rehabilitation in the area. Though siltation has not been quantified, underwater observation and visibility indicate considerable siltation in the area. Thus, proposed active restoration such as micro-fragmentation needs to be supported with passive restoration to reduce siltation.
Dense and patchy Sargassum beds
Scallop samples
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IMPORTANT INVERTEBRATES (CRABS, SHRIMPS AND BIVALVES) (Completed)
Done in Panguil Bay, a rich fishing ground in Northwestern Mindanao, the study determined the status of the scyllid mudcrabs, penaeid shrimp and bivalve molluscs stocks in the bay. Life history parameters, total mortality and exploitation rate were assessed from 2017 to 2019 to check the status of the fishery and recommend appropriate management measures.
Data from the study disclosed that total landed catch decreased from 31.16MT in 2005 to 22.8 MT for mudcrab, shrimp and bivalve molluscs in 2019 (as revealed in this study).
ASSESSMENT OF SPINY LOBSTER FISHERY IN THE PHILIPPINES (Completed)
The project assessed the current status of the spiny lobster fishery in Eastern Visayas for resource management and conducted socio-economic and gender profiling of spiny lobster fishers.
Exploitation rate (E.R.) of three (3) species of scyllid mudcrab (Scyllatranquebarica,S.olivacea,S.serrata) exceeded the 0.5 level which indicated that this resource is overfished. For shrimps, except for Penaeus indicus, P. monodon, P. merguiensis and Metapenaeusensisalso marked an E.R. of above 0.5. Bivalve species namely, Donax sp., Meretrix meretrix, Modiolus metcalfei and Katylesia hiantina were also assessed. Donax sp. and M. metcalfei are still below E.R. of 0.5, indicating that these two species are still at healthy state. However, for M.meretrixand K. hiantina, indications of overfishing was also apparent. Proposed policy recommendations for this study were: 1) Closed fishing season of S. tranquebareca, S. olivacea, S. serrata from the month of August to October; 2) Policy regulation of catching S.tranquebareca, S. olivaea and S. serrata below 5.5 cm carapace length, 8.8 carapace width and below 90 grams of body weight; 3) Closed fishing season of P.monodon,P. indicus,P.merguiensisand M.ensisfrom the month of February to April; 4) Policy regulation to minimize the installation of stationary fishing gear specifically fish corral; and 5) Policy regulation to reduce fishing activity of bivalves shells in Panguil Bay.
Results of the study indicated overfishing of spiny lobsters in the study site. Although according to Pitcher (1993), the wide dispersal of Panuliruspenicillatusphyllosomalarvae in the Pacific regions means the resilience of the commodity from recruitment overfishing, the Philippines is an exception. A closed season should be imposed during the months of April to June to which spawning season and high incidence of ovigerous female lobsters were observed. The lobster catch in Eastern Visayas particularly for the P. penicillatus, P. longipes and P. versicolor are chiefly of the small-size class and approximately 10% of the catch have carapace length greater than 77mm. Pitcher (1993) proposed to gradually increase the minimum size of catches starting from the current length at E0.10 to an increment of 20% of the annual biological growth rate of the lobster per year or 5mm increase in minimum size per year. This is to minimize the impact of reducing the amount of catch to the economy of the fishery. In this present study, length E0.10 ranges from 40-60mm. Therefore, for the starting year, 40mm should be established as the minimum size of lobster catch. The following year 45mm minimum size should then be established, 50mm for the next coming year and so on. The maximization of the yield per-recruit and biomass -per-recruit would then be realized within 8-9 years when the minimum size lobster catch is at 75-80mm carapace length. However, a minimum size of catch for P. ornatus is not of great concern due to the characteristics of the exploitation levels relative to the yield-per-recruit and biomass-per-recruit. Instead, a regulation on restricting catch of berried females should be established for this species.
Samples of bivalve, crab and shrimp
STOCK ASSESSMENT OF LAKE TAAL AND PANSIPIT RIVER
(Ongoing)
The study aimed to provide technical information on the present status of the fishery resources in Taal Lake and to recommend appropriate policy regulations for conservation and management of the lake through an inventory of fishes, fisherfolk, fishing gear and fishing boats. Monitoring of landed catch, determining catch per unit of effort, relative abundance, seasonal occurrence, catch and species composition and production estimates of fisheries in the lake were also done. This project had three (3) components.
Component 1: Fisheries Resource Assessment of Lake Taal: Estimation of MSY and Population Parameters of S.tawilis
Results of this study showed a low percentage of remaining stocks, an indication that regeneration would be difficult if recruitment overfishing will continue while the biomass is low. The decline in fishing activities led to a slight recovery in terms of abundance, but fishing mortality remained high. Additionally, fishing mortality was greater than the natural mortality which exceeded the acceptable reference point for exploitation value of S.tawilisand indicated overfishing. This finding supports the IUCN declaration that S.tawilisis now endangered. Thus, management should seriously consider the recommendation of fishing closure during the peak season of spawning, (March and April). Illegal operation of active gears such as motorized push net and beach seine must be stopped. Lastly, mesh size of gear should be regulated. The use of knot 11 or 3cm is recommended. The MSY and population parameters generated from this study will greatly contribute in PAMB’s drafting of management plan for the conservation of Sardinellatawilis.
Component 2: Tawilis Conservation Program: Assessment of Closed Season and Tawilis Reserve Area
The first year of implementation of the closed season for tawilis fishing and the establishment of Tawilis Reserve Areas in Taal Lake were met with many challenges. The high dependency of the respondents to tawilis fishing resulted to negative reactions. Despite having high compliance, there were still reports of tawilis fishing in certain areas. Dissemination of information also varied per municipality. Those with low awareness translated to low compliance. Government assistance was also lacking during the closed season. Thus, recommendations for better implementation of tawilis conservation programs were forwarded and included the following: massive information education campaign, a more-responsive local government that would cater immediately to affected fishers, a more effective monitoring scheme, and alternative livelihood programs for affected fishers. To further strengthen the implementation and enforcement of closed fishing season and Tawilis Reserve Areas, the TVPL-PAMB Resolutions should be translated into a law such as a Joint Administrative Order among the Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
Component 3: Stock Assessment of Pansipit River
Based on data from 51 fisherfolk respondents, a total of 140 fishing gears were accounted using 17 different types of gear operating in the Pansipit River. Hook and line was the dominant gear used. Of forty two (42) different species caught, 36 were finfishes belonging to 24 families, with 2 molluscs and 4 crustaceans. Total production from the river for the period January to September 2019 yielded 6886.98 kg, dominated by an introduced species Sarotherodon melanotheronfor almost all of the months. The common gear for catching this species is the castnet or dala, which also yielded the 2nd highest CPUE among the gears. Among the gears, the gillnet with banting had the highest CPUE at 1.50 kg/day catch. Moreover, the difference between the catches of introduced and indigenous species was immensed. This maybe due to anthropogenic activities that greatly affected the river’s ecosystem resulting to the increase in the population of introduced species and lower catch volume. Waste management programs should be implemented in the coastal barangays to prevent pollution of the river.
National Fisheries Research and Development Institute
SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF HIGHLY MIGRATORY FISH STOCKS IN THE WEST PACIFIC AND EAST ASIAN SEA PROJECT (WPEA SM Project)
(Ongoing)
To sustain the Philippines’ status as a major tuna producer, this project was conceptualized to improve management of tuna catches and reduce Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing (IUUF) of tuna resources in the country.
For CY 2019, activities of the project included the following:
Port Sampling Data Collection WPEA Consultative Forum on IUUF and Project Board Meeting
NATIONAL STOCK ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (Ongoing)
NSAP continuously provides the necessary information on the status of the country’s fishery resources as basis in the formulation of policies and other management options for the sustainable harvesting of the marine resources.
Since 1998, NSAP through the BFAR Regional Offices conducted landed catch and effort monitoring in major and minor fish landing centers in 16 regions nationwide to determine the status of Philippine capture fisheries.
In 2014, NSAP expanded its monitoring from about 300 to 840 landing centers. Data such as total catch, effort, species compositions and length measurement were collected for computation of sustainability indicators or reference points such as Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE), fishing mortality (F), Exploitation value (E -value), length at first capture, percent juvenile, Froese (% mature), Froese (% mega spawner), Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY), and Catch MSY (CMSY). All data and reports are stored in the NSAP Interactive Atlas developed by NFRDI for the program.
For 2019, seven (7) species were found exploited beyond Limit Reference Points (LRPs) and are recommended for Harvest Control Rules (HCRs) as follows:
a. Region 5 two (2) species (Indian mackerel and mackerel scad) in Lamon Bay and two (2) species (Indian mackerel and mackerel scad) in Albay Gulf;
b. Region 6 three (3) species (Blue swimming crab, Indian mackerel, Lattice monocle bream) from Visayan Sea.
There are around eleven (11) more species from Regions 5 and 6 with overfishing indications but require further verification. Twenty five (25) species from nine (9) other regions also showed signs of overfishing.
The MSY for the Visayan Sea in Region 6 was estimated to be between 711,000 MT to 850,000 MT. Based from that figure, the MSY for Blue swimming crab ranges from 1,365 MT to 1,650 MT.
Recommendations for management actions include for BFAR to convene management body of FMAs 1 and 11 for Lamon Bay, Albay Gulf and Visayan Sea, conduct consultations and crafting of the final HCRs in Regions 5 and 6. Information and Education Campaign should be promoted in nine (9) BFAR Regions to decrease fishing pressure on the twenty-five (25) species which showed initial signs of overfishing and eleven (11) species which may be overexploited.
Currently, NSAP covers 840 landing centers all over the country.
Port Sampling Data Collection
ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF THE STATUS OF MANILA BAY (Ongoing)
The project aims to determine the status of Manila Bay fisheries using indicators as reference points that can be used to assess the quality and efficiency of fishery management to improve decision making, policy formulation, and other conservation and management measures in Manila Bay. It also supports the Supreme Court’s mandamus decision to conserve and protect the marine life in Manila Bay.
Manila Bay is a multi-gear fishery with 27 types of recorded fishing gears. The dominant gears are trawl, gillnet, and ringnet. IUU fishing gears i.e. trawl, Danish seine and blast fishing are still evident in the landing data. Liftnets relatively catches the small-sized/juvenile fishes. Fish species in Manila Bay tend to spawn regularly as partial spawners. A change in species dominance from demersal species to pelagic species was observed. The highest biomass concentration is located in the eastern part (Manila area) of Manila Bay. Overall fishing biomass in the bay is continuously declining since the 1940s. The relative density in 2018 is only around 11% of the 1947 baseline value.
Sarotherodon (Blackchin tilapia) has been established. It is included in the top dominant species based from the CY 2012 to 2015 data and appears to be spreading
To help restore and improve the marine life of Manila provide information on the status of Manila Bay using indicators such as eutrophication, hypoxia, fish kills and harmful algal blooms in the bay.
The study revealed that Manila Bay is highly eutrophicated with nitrogen species, particularly with nitrate based on the criteria value of 4.28 µM set by the ASEAN. However, its corresponding values were considered acceptable under the DENR-DAO No. 2016-18 water quality limit of 10mg/L. Inorganic nutrients showed significant trends from 2017 to present, where its levels usually declined from January to March (dry season), then gradually increased again starting July until November (wet season). This trend can be associated to the outstanding inflow of heavily polluted water from tributaries and coastal areas, predominantly in the northern half part (Pampanga, Bulacan, Bataan and Manila), during the wet season. The complex and varying water physico-chemical parameters (temperature, salinity, density, DO) of the bay aided to the formation of stratification in the water column of the bay, which resulted into a nutrient-enriched and dissolved oxygen-depleted near-bottom water. During wet season, hypoxia occurred not only near-bottom but in the water column as well which can cause problematic
was found to be accompanied by significantly low DO values in bottom part due to water stratification in the bay which hinders aeration of the bottom waters and the mixing of nutrients, thereby promoting DO depletion and excessive nutrient enrichment. The hypoxic bottom layer of the bay during wet season is fuelled by the freshwater influx from rivers of Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan and Pasig. The accumulation of particulate organic matter from these run offs enhance the microbial activity which results in the consumption of dissolved oxygen in bottom waters (Diaz et al 2008).
NATIONWIDE CLIMATE CHANGE VULNERABILITY AND SUITABILITY ASSESSMENT AND MAPPING OF CAPTURE FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SECTORS (Ongoing)
The goal of this project is to apply and develop vulnerability and suitability assessment tools for capture fisheries and aquaculture, area prioritization for fishery-related investment and to generate a Nationwide Vulnerability and Suitability Maps.
The project was able to develop vulnerability maps per target commodities from capture fisheries and aquaculture sector in the regions of CAR, Cagayan Valley, Eastern Visayas, CARAGA and General Santos City in CY 2019.
The future directions of the project include: completion of vulnerability assessments in the remaining regions of the country which are to be uploaded to the FISHVOOL database in order to produce the nationwide vulnerability maps for capture fisheries and aquaculture sectors. The database will serve as the data storage of all the information that will be gathered from the regions and will be used for the development of suitability maps. FishVool data will be uploaded and connected to the website of the DA
FishVool Focus Group Discussion for Region 5
STRENGTHENING THE MARINE PROTECTED AREAS TO CONSERVE MARINE KEY BIODIVERSITY AREAS (Completed)
This is a UNDP-GEF funded project that aimed to arrest the degradation of MPAs and promote healthy marine ecosystem that is efficient in providing various ecological services. Also known as SMARTSeas PH, this project used the Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool or METT, a widely used tracking tool in the world that measures protected area management effectiveness. METT scoring activities have been done
ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF A REGIONAL SYSTEM OF FISHERIES REFUGIA IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA AND GULF OF THAILAND (Ongoing)
The long term objective of the project is to establish a regional system of a minimum of three fisheriesrefugia for the management of priority transboundary, fish stocks and endangered species.
Fisheries refugia are sites of importance to critical stages of the life-cycle of fish species and defined as “spatially and geographically defined, marine or coastal areas in which specific management measures are applied to sustain important species [fisheries resources] during critical phases of their life-cycle, for their sustainable use.”
There are three refugia sites identified in the Philippines namely, Bolinao, Pangasinan; Masinloc, Zambales; and, Coron, Palawan. For every site, there are priority species to be managed. The spawning refugia for the three sites were established supporting the selected priority species for each municipality. Bolinao which has a seagrass demonstration site selected siganids, Coron selected Lutjanussp, commonly known as Mangrove Jack, and Masinloc selected species from family Scombridae as the priority species for the site.
For CY 2019, a third METT Scoring activity was done in each municipality of Southern Palawan to validate the current status of the MPAs. As observed, all MPAs that were evaluated with METT scorecards improved in their total scores over the past year. In terms of their management effectiveness, this can be attributed to the initiatives of the SMARTSeas PH Project in Southern Palawan which helped enhanced the management and maximized the resources in the protected area. It is expected that these initiatives will produce a set of policy recommendations for implementation to strengthen laws, policies and regulations governing major facets of marine resource management (including fisheries, tourism, coastal resource management, shipping, etc.) to reduce external threats and pressures on MPAs.
At the end of the project, all three sites will establish a fisheries refugia with boundary delineation to be presented to their respective Sangguniang Bayan for formal designation and to be endorsed to the National Fisheries Aquatic Resources Management Council. A National Guidelines in the Identification and Establishment of a Fisheries Refugia will be developed by the
Installation of Marker Buoys in Marine Protected Areas of Southern Palawan
CADMIUM IN SCALLOP, BractechlamysvexillumIN THE VISAYAN SEA (Completed)
This project assessed the risks associated in the consumption of Bractechlamysvexillum, sediment and water samples in the Visayan Sea (Central Visayas). Levels of cadmium from various sampling sites ranged from 0.54-9.91mg/kg, mostly exceeding the 1.0 mg/kg maximum allowable limit based on FAO 211 and EU regulation. The carcinogenic health risk of exposed population as obtained in this study indicated a lifetime (70 years) probability of contracting cancer.
Results suggest that the adverse health effect of cadmium acquired through consumption of scallops is a matter of concern (Macintosh, 2018). The probability of contracting cancer is 0.2% for exposed children, 0.4% for young adult, and 3% for adult population in Gabi, Carles. However, 95% of B.vexillumsamples collected from the control site in Cataban Island passed the regulatory limit, making it safer for human consumption Higher concentrations of cadmium were recorded in dry season due to increased anthropogenic inputs such as fishing and tourism activities. Final report that would contain recommendations and other appropriate actions shall follow.
documented the highest estimated loss at 2.05% while no loss was recorded in the Davao Fish Port Complex. Quality loss was observed to be the primary cause of post-harvest losses followed by market force loss and minimal contribution from physical loss. Proper handling practices must be observed not only in the landing centers but also immediately after catch and harvest to reduce if not eliminate the occurrence of post-harvest losses.
ESTIMATION OF POST-HARVEST LOSSES OF FISH TRANSPORTED USING ICE-CHILLED CARRIER BOATS FROM HIGH SEAS POCKET 1 (HSP1) (Completed)
The Comprehensive National Fisheries Industry Plan (CNFIDP) medium term 2016-2020 report stated a range from 25-40% post-harvest losses in the country. This year, the study aims to generate actual data on the magnitude of post-harvest losses incurred in fish stored in fresh ice-chilled fish carriers.
FISHERIES POST-HARVEST LOSSES IN THE PHILIPPINES: ESTIMATION FROM PFDA LANDING CENTERS
(Ongoing)
In this study, estimation of post-harvest losses of fisheries commodities in the Philippines was explored from the PFDA landing centers.
Data collected from the formulated survey questionnaires showed that only 3.24% loss was incurred from the 16,356.5MT total landed capture commodities and 1% loss from the 2,844.9MT total aquaculture commodities. Among the evaluated PFDA areas, General Santos City Fish Port Complex
Post-harvest losses of fish transported by fresh-ice chilled carrier boats from HSP1 is 17.25% of the catch or equivalent to Php223M financial loss. Losses can be reduced if carrier boats can preserve the quality of fish before it is landed. This may be possible if HSP1 vessels be allowed to use carrier boats with freezing capacity to maintain the quality of catch throughout the fishing duration. This will improve the quality of catch landed from HSP1 and reduce the losses in post-harvest fisheries. Percentage loss are economic loss considering the financial value of reduced fish due to deteriorated quality, therefore loss reduction can increase potential income of HSP1 players.
Scallop samples
ESTIMATION OF NUTRIE FROM AQUACULTURE FARMS IN MANILA BAY (Completed)
Waste from aquaculture is considered as one of the possible causes of water quality deterioration in Manila Bay. Aquaculture in the area accounts for almost 30% of the total production in the Philippines. This high production entails intensified application of inputs that possibly contribute to the nutrient (nitrogen, N and phosphorus, P) load into the bay. Thus, estimation of the N and P loaded from aquaculture farms surrounding the bay are necessary to develop more responsive intervention to reduce the nutrients being loaded by the aquaculture farms.
Method of estimation was derived from Boyd et al. (2007) and Zhang et al. (2015). Water samples were collected throughout the rearing period among different aquaculture systems in Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, and Bataan.
Fish pens/cages had the highest N and P input which is mainly from the commercial feeds. Overall, estimated N and P load from aquaculture farms was 12, 696.66 MT and 2, 363.01 MT respectively. In which, fish pens/ cages constitutes the 88% of N and 86% of P load.
The study suggested that there should be an extensive monitoring of the environmental impacts and annual discharges of aquaculture farms for the sustainable regulations and management of aquaculture activities to reduce nutrient discharges and improve the aquaculture production as well. Finally, strict compliance to the regulatory guidelines and ordinances must be imposed to achieve the effluent quality standards.
LEVELS AND RISK ASSESSMENT OF Escherichiacoli CONTAMINATION IN GREEN MUSSELS AND OYSTERS (Crassostreairedalei) FROM MANILA BAY (Ongoing)
This project assessed the levels of fecal coliform in water and E. coli contamination in bivalves found in Manila Bay.
Results showed that fecal coliform levels in Manila Bay bivalve growing areas for August to September 2019 ranged from 230 to 1800 MPN/100mL. The lowest noted level was in Abucay, Northern Bataan with mean of 306.67MPN/100mL, and highest was in Obando, Eastern Bulacan with mean 1500MPN/100mL. All samples failed to comply with the current national standard as per DENR AO 2016-08 for Class SC Waters of 200MPN/100mL. One-way ANOVA cannot be performed on the fecal coliform levels due to differences in number of samples. Comparing the fecal coliform levels monitored by Raña et al (2016) in September 2014 with the means of the present data, there is an 87.5% increase in Eastern Bulacan against the upper limit for coastal area of the same block. On the other hand, there was a decrease of 89.05% in Northern Bataan compared to the lower limit of the coastal area from the same block. Both Western Bulacan and Cavite are within the previous ranges monitored.
Analysis of Samples
Policy recommendations and technologies developed from
NO. POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS
PROPOSED (6)
1 Use of gill net mesh size #11 K (3.04cm) instead of mesh size # 12 K (2.77cm) for catching Tawilis in Taal Lake
2 Closed fishing season from February to May (Blue Swimming Crab) Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)
3 Closed fishing season from February to May (Blue Swimming Crab) in Malampaya Sound, Palawan
4 Policy regulation on the collection of marine ornamental fish in the Philippines
5 Policy on accreditation of traders on the local transport of ornamental fish
6 Policy to replace traditional fishing vessels into freezer boats or similar technologies for High Seas Pocket 1 (HSP1)
These information were already presented to the Governing Board last October 1, 2019. It was submitted to BFAR-CO last October 22, 2019 and DA last January 3, 2020 for information and appropriate management actions.
TECHNOLOGIES DEVELOPED
EXISTING (6)
1 Establishing Closed Season for the Conservation of Sardines in East Sulu Sea, Basilan Strait and Sibuguey Bay
2 Establishing a Closed Season for the Conservation of Small Pelagic Fishes in Davao Gulf
3 Establishment of a Closed Season for the Management of Galunggong (roundscad: Decapterusspp.)in Northern Palawan
4 Closed fishing season for Tawilis for the period of (2) two months during March and April in the entire Taal Lake
STATUS
Sec 6i of Taal Volcano Protected LandscapeUnified Rules and Regulations for Fisheries NO. POLICY
5 Establishment of four (4) Tawilis Reserved Areas (TRAs)/Tawilis Sanctuaries in the lake vicinity of the municipalities of Balete, Mataas na kahoy, Cuenca and San Nicolas, Batangas
FAO 255 series of 2014
Joint DA-DILG Administrative Order no. 02 series of 2014
Joint DA-DILG Administrative Order No. 01 series of 2015
Taal Volcano Protected Landscape Protected Area Management Board
Resolution No. 49, Series of 2018
Taal Volcano Protected Landscape Protected Area Management Board
Resolution No. 64, Series of 2019
6 Promotion on the use of extruded floating feeds for Tilapia and Milkfish cage culture
TRAINING PROGRAM
Provision of training and development of human resources in the field of fisheries is among the mandates of NFRDI under Section 85 of RA 8550 as amended by RA 10654. To achieve this, NFRDI organizes training activities, other fora and provide On-the-Job Trainings and Internship opportunities to capacitate its employees, BFAR staff, fishfarmers, fisheries students and other stakeholders.
OVERVIEW
NFRDI conducted a total of 17 trainings for 834 participants for CY 2019. The various trainings capacitated the fisherfolk and senior citizens, members of People’s and Civil Society organizations, LGU personnel, BFAR Regional Training Personnel, Regional BFAR NSAP personnel and enumerators, NFRDI employees, and including kids. These trainings were organized either by the Training Division (TD) of NFRDI, while some by the respective NFRDI stations/centers in-charge of various projects.
NFRDI also conducted four (4) workshops for the NSAP project and other trainings upon request by BFAR. Aside from these, NFRDI acts as lead convenor of meetings and other fora.
For CY 2019, eighteen (18) major meetings/fora were convened. The Fisheries Research, Development and Extension Summit on May 28-30 and the Year-end Review and Evaluation for CY 2019 held on November 11-15 highlighted these activities.
CLIENT-FOCUSED
Trainings
EVENT
Total Participants Sector Represented National Training on CMSY Statistical Model for Estimating Fisheries Reference Points and Qualitative Stock Status Information on Data-Limited Stocks
March 4-8, 2019
Hive Hotel, Quezon City
43 Regional BFAR NSAP Personnel Training of Mangrove Crab Culture and Fattening
June 25, 2019
Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Training on Seaweed Farming
June 26, 2019
Puerto Princesa, Palawan
50 People’s Organization (POs) from municipalities of Narra, Brooke’s Point, Aborlan and Bataraza, Palawan
50 PO from municipalities of Narra, Brooke’s Point, Aborlan and Bataraza, Palawan
EVENT
Total Participants Sector Represented Training on Bookkeeping and Basic Record Keeping August 21-23, 2019
Puerto Princesa, Palawan
National TrainingWorkshop on the Use of National Stock Assessment Program (NSAP) Methodology for the Balik Sigla sa Ilog at Lawa (BASIL) Program
August 26-30, 2019
Quezon City
Fisheries Vulnerability Assessment Tool (FISHVOOL) Training for Region 2
September 17-20, 2019
Cagayan Valley
Fisheries Vulnerability Assessment Tool (FISHVOOL) Training for Region 8
October 8-10, 2019
Palo, Leyte
Fisheries Vulnerability Assessment Tool (FISHVOOL) Training for CARAGA
October 14-17, 2019
Butuan City
National Training on Breeding and Production of Ornamental Fishes
October 14-18, 2019
FFRDC, Butong Taal, Batangas
Basic Training on Coastal and Marine Law Enforcement in Bolinao Site
November 4-9, 2019
Angeles, Pampanga
50 President, Treasurer and Business Manager of each PO from Narra, Brooke’s Point, Aborlan and Bataraza, Palawan
Total Participants Sector Represented NSAP Luzon Clustered Workshop on Fisheries Management Areas (FMA), Refinement of Reference Points (RPs) and Fishing Grid Mapping
November 4-8, 2019 Albay, Bicol Region
NSAP Year-End Review and Workshop on Regional Technical Reports
November 18-22, 2019 Tagaytay City
30 Regional BFAR NSAP Personnel
40 PO in Southern Palawan Municipalities Training on Product Supply Organizing
August 21-23, 2019
Puerto Princesa, Palawan
TOTAL
53 Regional BFAR NSAP Personnel MPA Management Plan Workshop/Writeshop
NSAP Visayas and Mindanao Clustered Workshop on Fisheries Management Areas (FMA), Refinement of Reference Points (RPs) and Fishing Grid Mapping October 21-25, 2019 Ever-O Business Hotel, Zamboanga City
TOTAL
40 MPA Network of Southern Palawan
75 Regional BFAR NSAP Personnel
198
Meetings and Other Fora
1. Consultation Meeting with Isdabest team of De La Salle-Manila held last February 11, 2019 at NFRDI Conference Room
2. Exploratory Meeting with DOST-TAPI held last April 1, 2019 at NFRDI Conference Room
3. Consultation Meeting on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and IP audit with DOST held last May 27, 2019 at NFRDI Conference Room
4. Philippine Aquatic Red List Committee (PARLC) Annual Planning Workshop held last December 2-6, 2019 at Kew Hotel, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
5. Workshop co-organized with Center for Humanitarian Dialogue on 4th Fisheries Management and Marine Environmental Protection Workshop held last October 22-24, 2019 at Diamond Hotel, Manila
6. Meeting with SEAFDEC on technology transfer held last July 18-20, 2019 at SEAFDEC-AQD, Iloilo
10. Consultation on the Draft Guidelines on Procedures for Formal Designation of Fisheries Refugia in Masinloc Site
11. Consultation on the Draft Guidelines on Procedures for Formal Designation of Fisheries Refugia in Coron Site
12. Consultation on the Draft Guidelines on Procedures for Formal Designation of Fisheries Refugia in Bolinao Site
13. Palawan Marine Protected Area (MPA) Summit
14. Public Consultations to the Coastal Communities of Brooke’s Point, Palawan for their Comprehensive Coastal and Marine Resources Management Ordinance
15. Consultative Forum on Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing (IUUF) January 28-31, 2019, Boracay, Aklan
16. 13th SCS Annual Meeting of the Philippine Association of Career Scientists
17. Consultative meeting of NFRDI and National Codex Organization- Sub Committee on Fish and Fishery Products (NCO-SCFFP) on the proposed amendment of CXS 94-1981 held last March 29, 2019 at NFRDI Conference Room
18. 49th meeting of the National Codex Organization, Sub-Committee on Fish and Fishery products held last July 19, 2019 at NFRDI Conference Room.
FISHERIES RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND EXTENSION SUMMIT
On May 28-30, 2019, the Summit was conducted where issues and problems in the Fisheries RDE were identified and prioritized using the ecological approach to fisheries management (EAFM) framework covering ecological, human and governance dimensions in fisheries. Other fisheries researching institutions were invited to present their RDE activities as a convergence initiative to rationalize efforts and avoid duplication/ overlapping of activities to maximize and streamline government’s resources. The fisheries RDE agenda also incorporates gender and development perspective in its development.
YEAR – END REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF R&D PROJECTS FOR CY 2019
The NFRDI acknowledges the importance of planning, monitoring and evaluation system as guidance for priority setting and project selection. To intensify the M&E process, a year-end technical review is annually conducted to evaluate R&D performance and progress of projects from established goals.
The activity was held at Sulu Riviera Hotel, Quezon City on November 11-14, 2019. There were three sets of technical panel per sector. For aquaculture, the panel of experts were Dr. Catalino R. Dela Cruz, Dr. Emmanuel M. Vera Cruz, Dr. Carlos C. Baylon, Dr. Jon P. Altamirano and Dr. Maybeth B. Maningas. In capture fisheries, evaluators were: Dr. Harold M. Monteclaro, Dr. Carmencita V. Kagaoan, Prof. Nygiel B. Armada and Dr. Rhodora V. Azanza. For the Fisheries Post- Harvest, technical evaluators were Dr. Marc Lawrence J. Romero, Mr. Niɦo Carlo C. Isnit and Dr. Emilia S. Yap.
Senior High School Immersion Program from Lemery Senior High School (STEM) last September 9- December 13, 2019
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING from Batangas State University and Bataan Peninsula State University
DISSEMINATION AND
INFORMATION EDUCATION AWARENESS ACTIVITIES
Complementing the research and training functions of NFRDI is its information dissemination and awareness program which caters to its stakeholders in the academe, private and government sectors, and the general public. Under this are the following components: (1) publication of research abstracts and research papers through ThePhilippineJournalof Fisheries;(2) book/guide publications; (3) technical publications; (4) participation in events; (5) maintenance of NFRDI website; and, (6) maintenance of the NFRDI library.
OVERVIEW
NFRDI was able to publish two (2) issues of ThePhilippineJournalofFisheriesin CY 2019. There were three (3) books for publication and one (1) Guide produced, while 50 technical papers were under review. Scientific papers and entries for posters were presented/accepted in three (3) of the 15 scientific conferences/conventions attended by our NFRDI scientists. NFRDI has a website that maintains a repository of information materials (news and video presentations) that can be read/viewed by its stakeholders. The NFRDI library maintains reading materials that can be accessed by researchers and fisheries students.
The Philippine Journal of Fisheries (TPJF)
Two (2) issues of TPJF were produced in CY 2019. Volume 26 No. 1 was published in June 2019 with six (6) research articles and an advanced online publication of Volume 26 No. 2 was uploaded in December 2019 with two (2) short communications and six (6) full papers.
As for the indexing, TPJF is now indexed under the Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Abstract (ASFA), which is the premier reference in the field of fisheries, aquatic, and marine sciences. ASFA is being managed by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. We are also indexed under Google Scholar. In July 2019, the managing editor applied to Web of Science or also known as ISI and the ASEAN Citation Index for indexing.
In the 2nd quarter of 2019, we were able to obtain an online ISSN (2762-2836) from the National Library of the Philippines. TPJF articles are also accessible to the Aquatic Commons website. Aquatic Commons is a thematic digital repository covering the natural marine, estuarine, or brackish, and freshwater environments. To access TPJF, one needs only to go to the Aquatic Commons website http://aquaticcommons.org/ and browse by issuing agency and search for National Fisheries Research and Development Institute.
Through the efforts of the journal team and with the help of the Library Section of the SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department, NFRDI researchers can now freely access digital resources (journal articles, books, dissertations, publications) from ProQuest.
Distribution of The Philippine Journal of Fisheries publications to 40 universities and colleges and 20 public libraries around Metro Manila
TPJF is now using Grammarly, which is a software that checks grammar, sentence structures, and other vocabulary enhancement, which helps in proofreading the articles before publishing them. Aside from that, it also offers a plagiarism checker.
Last July 29, 2019, TPJF held an Editorial Board meeting which was attended by fourteen (14) board members. During the meeting, the accomplishments of the journal were presented, followed by a discussion on various journal matters.
In collaboration with TD, the journal staff conducted a Short Training Course on Scientific Writing on July 2-4, 2019, at FFRDC, Butong, Batangas and attended by NFRDI researchers from the central office and the three centers.
TPJF has 10 new local experts and 3 foreign experts as members of the Editorial Board.
The TPJF team went around Metro Manila for a month and distributed the NFRDI publications to 40 university libraries and 20 public libraries.
Operations Guide for Filipino Fishermen
The Operations Guide for Filipino Fishermen was developed to help facilitate the implementation of Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) conservation and management measures by Filipino fishermen. This document provides a summary of important information that fishermen would need to consider in fishing for tuna resources in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean. The Operations Guide not only aims to supplement orientation and training but also to help promote sustainable management of tuna resources. Copies of this document is provided to operators, skippers and crew prior to fishing operations to serve as a useful reference on-board fishing vessels.
In the pipeline are three (3) books for publication, entitled: (1) Fishing Gear Guide; (2) Fish Identification Guide; and, (3) Common Fishes in Region XI Field Guide.
The NFRDI Website
The NFRDI Website is another platform for information dissemination and creating awareness among stakeholders. Important information about NFRDI, news articles, video presentations and other learning materials are uploaded in the website for stakeholders to read and view.
PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL FORA (Oral Paper & Poster Presentations)
12th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum
41st National Academy for Science and Technology Annual Scientific Meeting
DA-BAR 31st National Research Symposium
13th International Kuroshio Science Symposium
11th EastHAB Symposium/4th PhilHAB Conference
3rd Joint JSPS Seminar Core to Core RENSEA
April 8-12, 2019 Iloilo City
July 10-11, 2019 Mandaluyong City
October 1617, 2019
November 19-21, 2019
Sulo Riviera Hotel, Quezon City
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Valley
December 11 -13, 2019 Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
February 2022, 2019 Bangkok, Thailand
DA-BAR National Research Symposium October 16-17, 2019
41st National Academy for Science and Technology Annual Scientific Meeting | July 10-11, 2019
SERVICES AND
EXTENSION
Another way by which NFRDI maintains its connection with the different sectors/stakeholders is through improved services and extension activities. NFRDI works in close collaboration with different government agencies and experts towards the development of the fisheries sector.
OVERVIEW
NFRDI’s experts render technical assistance such as advisory services and act as resource speakers or evaluators. To support its research and development efforts, NFRDI has facilities, services of which are availed by BFAR, fisheries students, other government institutions and the private sector.
With a strong desire to render quality service to satisfy its clients, NFRDI’s Integrated Research Laboratory is on its way towards ISO certification. Simultaneous with the burst of research activities, NFRDI increased its infrastructure projects in its three (3) technology stations. New buildings have been constructed at FFRDC in Taal, Batangas and a Master Development Plan has been completed for the renovation of BFRDC.
LABORATORY SERVICES
NFRDI’s Integrated Research Laboratory (IRL) ensures the efficient delivery of laboratory services in support to operation of research studies being undertaken by the Institute, as well as on samples submitted by the private sectors and BFAR (national and regional). The IRL is now in the process of acquiring a certificate of accreditation for ISO 17025 version 2017 to ensure its clients and the general public that the laboratory operates a quality management system and is technically competent in the production of valid results.
The laboratory services and technical assistance rendered by the IRL to research studies of NFRDI, BFAR, students, other government institutions and private sectors include the following:
Sampleidentification– A total of 939 samples were received by IRL from January to October 22, 2019. Samples received were distributed to concerned laboratories such as Chemistry, Microbiological,
Genetic Finger Printing Laboratories for the conduct of chemical, microbiological and DNA analyses. For morphological analysis (species identification), the Aquaculture Fisheries Research and Development Division, Vertebrate, Invertebrate, Marine Plant Sections of Capture Research Division conducted such analysis.
ChemicalandMicrobiologicalAnalysis– Chemical and Microbiological laboratories of IRL conducted analytical and microbiological tests to water, sediments and fish and fishery resources samples submitted in the laboratory.
Fieldsampling– staff from Seafood Safety and Quality Section – FPHRDD with the assistance of laboratory analysts conducted collection of water, sediments and fishery samples according to the prescribed protocols for proper collection of samples for laboratory analysis.
Additionally, for CY 2019, the laboratory validated/ verified the following:
1. Cadmium(Cd)inscallopsusingInductiveCoupled Plasma-OpticalEmissionSpectroscopy (ICP-OES) using microwave –assisted digestion method.
Methods were validated by assessing the following performance characteristics: (1) linearity, working range (2) accuracy, (3) precision-repeatability and reproducibility, (4) limit of detection (LOD), (5) limit of quantification (LOQ) and (6) Measurement of Uncertainty.
Accuracy was determined in raw fish samples having a recovery of 70 – 90%. However, upon performing the optimized method to smoked fish samples, % recovery obtained was 30 –60% indicating that the initial method needs further evaluation. Standard addition was performed to eliminate matrix effect. This modification is being tested through participation to Proficiency Testing.
Linearity is performed by using the purified positive control of DNA from V. parahaemolyticusculture. Various concentration ranging from 1 to 105 copies per reaction was prepared and correlation coefficient was calculated. Results of the amplication showed that r2 = 0.99 indicating the PCR method can be used to quantify the number of V. parahaemolyticuspresent in the sample.
Specificity was also determined by testing thirteen(13) microorganisms. Primer-probe set detected two(2) V.parahaemolyticusstrains showing 100%. Inclusivity. Moreover, it exhibited 100% exclusivity to eleven (11) non-Vibrioparahaemolyticusstrains tested. Other performance characteristics such as reproducibility and repeatability were conducted.
FISHCODES: DNA BARCODING SERVICES IN SUPPORT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF FISHERIES
MANAGEMENT PLANS (Ongoing)
The project aims to provide different taxonomic identification and other laboratory support services to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Central and Regional Offices; as well as other government agencies concerning fisheries/aquatic resources.
For CY 2019, a total of 21 request that comprised of 226 samples were received for analysis from BFAR CO, BFAR Regions 1, 2, 3, 4B, 5, 8, 13 and CAR and the National Museum. Sample specimens which were difficult to identify were fully analyzed upon their arrival and checked availability of the generated sequences. Tissue samples for this project were housed in the Tissue bank in the Genetic Fingerprinting Laboratory. Trace files such as identification, location of the collection, primer sequences, chromatogram and the sequences of the species and other analysis done were recorded and maintained. The DNA sequences were made available and can be accessed in the Barcode of Life Database Systems (www.boldsystems.org) with folder name DNA Barcoding of Cetaceans in the Philippines, Marine Invertebrates, Barcoding Fishes of the Philippines, and Fishes in Illegal Trade. Also, another repository of the produced sequences and its other information is the NFRDI-GFL Database. As of 2019, it included a library of over 116 identified species from over 632 specimens.
Samples for DNA Barcoding and genetic fingerprinting
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (TA)
Participation as Resource Person
Event Date Location
1st National Galunggong Summit
Training Workshop on Fish Identification for NCR Implementers of the BFAR’s Price Monitoring Program
Capacity Enhancement Training on Basic Molecular Biology Techniques for Science Teachers and Researchers
Breeding of Snakehead (Channa sp.) on their “National Training Course on Freshwater MultiSpecies Hatchery with Focus on Indigenous Fish Species”
4th National Sardines Industry Congress
Panguil Bay Resource Enhancement, Productivity and Sustainability Workshop
National Training on Sargassum
SAVE TAWILIS: Development and Adoption of a Conservation and Management Plan for Tawilis
BFAR Taxonomic Training for Quarantine Officers
National Lobster Development Program
Other TAs Rendered
January 2326, 2019 Puerto Princesa, Palawan
March 12-15, 2019
June 13-14, 2019
Sulo Riviera Hotel, Quezon City
PhilRice, Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija
July 22-23, 2019
BFAR-NIFTC, Tanay, Rizal
United Nations
Environment- Global Environment Faculty (UNDP-GEF)
September 24-28, 2019
September 27, 2019
November 14, 2019
November 26 -27, 2019
Southeast Asian Fisheries Research and Development Center (SEAFDEC) United Nations Environment- Global Environment Faculty (UNDP-GEF)
DA-Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) Funded project
Zamboanga City
Lanao del Norte
Cebu City
FFRDC, Taal, Batangas
December 2019
December 12, 2019
Cebu City
Butuan City
Rendered technical Assistance in the site validation survey of Set Net (lambaklad) in West Philippine Sea, Morong, Bataan waters as per request of Task Force Bantay Dagat ng Morong, Bataan.
Observed the NFRDI livelihood program of senior citizens (in Muñoz, Nueva Ecija; Infanta and Real, Quezon; and Batangas) per DBM and DSWD Joint Circular No. 2003-01, under the Philippine Plan of Action of Sr. Citizen (PPASC) series of 2006-2010.
Donated food and clothing to the abandoned citizens in Anawin Foundation in Rodririquez, Rizal and Bahay na Walang Hagdan in Cainta Rizal.
SMARTSeas PH Project
Strengthening Marine Protected Areas to Conserve Marine Key Biodiversity Areas in Southern Palawan" 5,600
Establishing a Regional System of Fisheries Refugia in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand 2,965
Nationwide Climate Change Vulnerability and Sustainability Assessment for Capture Fishery and Aquaculture Fisheries 7,195
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Assessment and Evaluation of the Status of Manila Bay using Indicators for Fisheries Management 4,678
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Study on the Correlation of Eutrophication and Hypoxia with the Occurrence of Harmful Algal Blooms in Manila Bay 4,710
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Assessment of Phatogenic Bacteria in Manila Bay Aquaclture Farms
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
Rapid Assessment, Breeding and Larval Rearing of Spider Conch, Lambis lambis(Linnaeus, 1578) in Guiuan Eastern Samar, Philippines
3,000
588
TOTAL (₱) 30,027
HUMAN RESOURCES,
FACILITIES AND FINANCE
Sound management of human and fiscal resources are basic to the delivery of quality service. Opportunities are provided to motivate employees and increase their productivity for the achievement of organizational goals.
OVERVIEW
CY 2019 is history for NFRDI’s human resource. After a long wait, the much-awaited Notice of Organization, Staffing, and Compensation Action or NOSCA was finally received from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). The NOSCA was the fourth and last document required by the CSC before NFRDI can proceed with the placement. The number of plantilla positions released to NFRDI was 106, with 39 positions reclassed/ retitled.
Percentage obligation was reported at 100%, while percentage of disbursement was 94.76%an indication of a very satisfactory financial performance.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
To upgrade knowledge and competence of its regular and contractual personnel, manpower development opportunities are pursued through attendance in various trainings, seminars, and workshops.
Event Date Location
Feed and Feed Management Training
Short Training Course on GIS Mapping for Fisheries
Short Training Course on Multimedia Documentation
Gender Analysis for Fisheries Research
Capacity Building Program on Procurement
Scientific Writing
15th National Symposium in Marine Science
February 26 March 5, 2019 Tigbauan, Iloilo
March 26-29, 2019 NFRDI, Quezon City
April 22-26, 2019 NFRDI, Quezon City
May 21-24, 2019 NFRDI Quezon City
June 13-14, 2019 NFRDI Quezon City
July 1-5, 2019 NFRDI Quezon City
Event
3rd Asosasyon ng mga Propesyonal sa Pangisdaan ng Pilipinas Training and Seminar
12th Philippines National Shrimp Congress
OYSI 14th Annual Meeting and Scientific Convention (AMSC)
Training on Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GCMSTQ8050)
"Detection of Vibrio cholerae and Vibrio parahaemolyticus" and "Handling of Reference Materials" training
Training on Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LCMS8050)
Training on Anton Paar Multiwave Go Microwave Digestion System
Training on Radiation Safety Course – Sealed Sources in Industrial Devices
Technical Discussions on Fisheries Cooperation between the Philippines and Taiwan
Date Location
October 2019 Palawan
November 20 -22, 2019 Bacolod City
July 9, 2019 Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
January 31 to February 1, 2019 NFRDI Laboratoty
March 26 –28, 2019 UPLB BIOTECH
May 14-15, 2019 NFRDI
July 25, 2019 NFRDI
August 12-16, 2019 Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI), Quezon City
November 25 – 29, 2019
Taiwan
March 8, 2019 PICC, Manila
July 3-6, 2019 Aklan State University, Banga, Aklan Advance Fisheries Statistics
USSEC In-Pond Raceway
R Programming for Fisheries
16th National Organic Aquaculture
12th Philippine Shrimp Congress
Building GAD Champions Workshop
September 10-13, 2019 FFRDC, Taal, Batangas
September 11, 2019 Quezon City
September 24-27, 2019 NFRDI Quezon City
November 11-14, 2019 Tagaytay City
November 20-22, 2019 Bacolod City
April 10-12, 2019 FFRDC, Taal, Batangas
National Women’s Day Conference
STAFF RECOGNITIONS
Won the following awards in the 31st National Research Symposium (NRS) last October 16-17, 2019
GOLD AWARD
Seed Production and Grow-out of Culture of the Sea Cucumber (Holothuriascabra) in Eastern Samar, Philippines
Nonita Cabacaba, Cristan Joy Campo and David Cosmiano, Jr.
DR. MUDJEKEEWIS D. SANTOS, Scientist II
Received an Achievement Award (Marine Science) for 2019 from University of the Philippines Alumni Association
SILVER AWARD (PHP75,000)
Fishery Stock Assessment and Reproductive Biology of the Undulate Venus Clam (Peratapes undulates) in Maqueda Bay, Samar Luz Romena, Marnelli Rubia
BRONZE AWARD (PHP50,000)
Stock Assessment and reproductive Biology of Blue Swimming Crab (Portunuspelagicus) in Malampaya Sound, Northern Palawan Luz Romena, Renalyne Acosta, Verlyn Parra
DR. CASIANO H. CHORESCA, Supervising Science Research Specialist of the Fisheries Biotechnology Center, one of the Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) in the Philippines held last December 13, 2019 at the Manila Hotel.
DR. LILIAN C. GARCIA, CESO V Appointment to Career Executive Service Officer (CESO) Rank V
The ongoing activities for ISO 17025 accreditation of NFRDI Laboratory
Marine Fisheries Research and Development Center (MFRDC) at Guiuan, Eastern Samar
A plan to transfer MFRDC to another site is in the making.
Freshwater Fisheries Research and Development Center (FFRDC) at Butong, Taal, Batangas
TECHNOLOGY STATIONS
The BFRDC is now in the pipeline for improvement, thus, in CY 2019, an architectural design has been developed with a completed Master Development Plan for execution in the year ahead. The building is designed for ISO certification with the following facilities: administration building, training hall dormitory, laboratory building, staff quarters and workshop, Garage/motorpool, fish processing and fish meal production, quarantine building, auxiliary building, multi-species hatchery facilities miniport/jetty and breakwater.
All these efforts are geared towards better and quality service to its clients/stakeholders.
Brackishwater Fisheries Research and Development Center (BFRDC) at Lala, Lanao del Norte
Statement of Financial Position
Summary of FY2019 Physical and Financial Performance by PAPs
ACTIVITIES/ PROJECTS (PAPs)
- No. of Studies 5
Fisheries Program - No. of Studies 15 15
- Operationalization of NFRDI Integrated Laboratory Towards ISO 17025
Operation and Management of Production Facilities - No. of Stations
Market Development Services
Summary of FY2019 Financial Performance by Expense Class
TIONS
₱21,939,000.00
PS - ₱26,030,320.00
PERCENTAGE
The Institute has received a total budget of ₱162,545,070. The funds came from the approved FY2019 General Appropriation Act (GAA) and BFAR Advice for Sub-Allotment (ASA) amounting to ₱120,541,000 and ₱42,004,070, respectively.
The FY2019 Budget’s breakdown are as follows: Maintenance and Operating and Other Expenses (MOOE) – ₱114,575,750, Capital Outlay (CO) ₱21,939,000.00 and Personnel Services (PS) ₱26,030,320.00 . The CO is mainly for the furniture and fixtures of the new administration and laboratory buildings of NFRDI-FFRDC in Taal, Batangas.
As of December 31, 2019, NFRDI has obligated ₱162,545,069.62 (100.00%) of its budget with a disbursement of ₱154,032,375.38 (94.76%). The remaining 5.24% unpaid obligations are mainly dues for CO and other accounts payable.
ANNEX
CY 2019 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Collaborative projects between NFRDI and SEAFDEC-AQD on Aquaculture Feed Development in the Philippines
1
9,012,000.00
Proponent: Ma. Theresa M. Mutia
Duration: July 2018 to December 2021
Breeding and Production of Caranx ignobilis(Maliputo) and Cyprinus carpio(Common carp) in Support to BASIL
1,979,415.40
2
3
Proponent:
Myleen L. Magistrado
Duration: January 2019 to December 2019
Establishment of an advanced diagnostic detection method for tilapia lake virus (TiLV) and other emerging aquatic viruses in the Philippines: Surveillance, profiling and molecular disease diagnostics
Proponent:
Casiano H. Choresca Jr, PhD
Duration: July 2018 to June 2021
4
960,452.80
To develop a low cost and sustainable aquafeed technology which can improve fish growth, survival, production and increase the income of fisherfolk
Low cost feeds for Tilapia and Milkfish
Continuing project for CY2020
5
Development of rapid and sensitive diagnostic techniques in the identification of bacterial tilapia diseases; Isolation, molecular characterization and pathogenicity studies of Streptococcusspp. and other emerging bacterial pathogens in freshwater and marine fish
Proponent:
Casiano H. Choresca Jr, PhD
Duration: January 2019 to December 2020
Rapid Assessment, Breeding and Larval Rearing of Spider Conch, Lambislambis(Linnaeus, 1578) in Guiuan Eastern Samar, Philippines
Proponent: Nonita S. Cabacaba
Duration:
July 2019 to December 2020
960,452.80
To support the stock enhancement program of BASIL in the Philippines through breeding, production, and dispersal of maliputo (Caranxignobilis)and common carp (Cyprinuscarpio) fingerlings.
Seed production technology for Maliputo and Common carp for stock enhancement.
Manuscript writing on process
588,000.00
To develop advance molecular detection methods of TiLV and other emerging aquatic viruses in the Philippines
Diagnostic kit for quick and accurate detection of TiLV
Continuing project for CY2020
Identification of bacterial diseases
Baseline profile of bacterial diseases in tilapia and other freshwater fishes
Continuing project for CY2020
To conduct rapid resource assessment of the common spider conch fishery in Eastern Visayas, describe its market chain and key actors and conduct trials on breeding and larval rearing of the common spider conch.
Status of Spider conch fishery
Manuscript writing on process
6
Stock Assessment and Reproductive Biology of PaphiaundulataBorn, 1778 in Maqueda Bay, Eastern Visayas (Region VIII).
Proponent:
Luz R. Romena
Duration: January 2018 to December 2020
Distribution and Abundance of Fish Eggs and Larvae of Tuna and Tuna-Like Species in Support to Davao Gulf Fisheries Management
Proponent:
Valeriano M. Borja
7
8
Duration: January 2017 to December 2019
1,135,617.00
To conduct stock assessment of Paphia undulatato include its reproductive biology and habitat characterization in Maqueda Bay, Samar to come up with scientific basis for policy recommendations for the sustainable management of the Undulate Venus Shell Industry.
Status of Paphia undulatafishery in Maqueda Bay
Continuing project for CY2020
9
Biogeography of Sargassum spp. In the Philippines in Support to RA 10654 and CNFIDP for proper management of the fishery resources for 2019
Proponent:
Ma. Salvacion R. Ferrer
Duration: January 2017 to December 2021
Pilot Project on Coral Reef Rehabilitation
Proponent: November A. Romena
Duration: January 2019 to December 2021
1,329,484.00
686,164.00
To generate reliable data for the formulation of policies for the management and conservation measures of tunas and highly migratory fish stocks for sustainable development in compliance with the National Tuna Management Plan, the WCPFC’s data requirements and obligations as member country, CNFIDP, and existing Davao Gulf Fishing Closure.
To generate science-based information on the distribution and cover of Sargassum spp.
1. Potential spawning and nursery grounds of tunas determined
2. Monograph of the species composition fish eggs and larval assemblage
Manuscript writing on process
873,684.00
To rehabilitate damaged coral reefs at selected site in order to increase coral cover and eventually fish biomass towards an ecosystem approach to fisheries management
Baseline information on Sargassum diversity and distribution for sustainable fishery resource and habitat management
Continuing project for CY2020
1. Estimated coral cover and fish biomass in Punta Dumalag, Davao del Sur.
2. Plans and strategies to rehabilitate the coral reefs in Punta Dumalag, Davao del Sur
Continuing project for CY2020
10
11
Reproductive Biology of Scallops (Family Pectinidae) in Visayan Sea
Proponent:
Eunice C. Bognot
Duration: January 2019 to December 2019
Stock Assessment of Lake Taal and Pansipit River
Proponent:
Ma. Theresa M. Mutia
Duration: April 2015 to December 2023
Assessment of Spiny Lobster Fishery in the Philippines
Proponent:
12
Nonita S. Cabacaba
Duration: January 2018 to December 2019
Stock Assessment of Commercially Important Invertebrates in Panguil Bay: Assessment of Crabs, Shrimps and Mollusks
922,684.00
To provide information on the reproductive biology of Family Pectinidae for its future support in the proper management, conservation measures, and sustainable development in Visayan Sea.
1,764,164.00 To provide science-based information on the status of fishery resources in Lake Taal and Pansipit River
1,146,490.02
479,379.00
To assess the current status of the spiny lobster fishery in the Eastern Visayas, Philippines for resource management, and conduct socio-economic and gender profiling of spiny lobster fishers.
To determine the status of the scyllid mudcrabs, penaeid shrimp and bivalve molluscs fishery stocks in Panguil Bay.
Baseline information on the biology of scallops
Manuscript writing on process
Status of fishery resources in Taal and Pansipit River
Continuing project for CY2020
Status of Spiny lobster fishery in Eastern Visayas
Manuscript writing on process
Status of mudcrab, shrimp and bivalve fishery in Panguil Bay
Manuscript writing on process
13
Proponent: Celestina Q. Jumawan
Duration: January 2017 to June 2019
National Stock Assessment Program: Project Monitoring Office
5,373,261.60 To provide science-based information on the status of fishery resources in the Philippines
Status of fishery resources in the Philippines
Continuing project for CY2020
14
Proponent: Francisco S.B. Torres, Jr.
Duration: January 1997-continuing
Capture Fisheries Research and Development Program
SMARTSeas PH Project "Strengthening Marine Protected Areas to Conserve Marine Key Biodiversity Areas in Southern Palawan"
Proponent:
Francisco S.B. Torres, Jr.
Duration:
16
2,738,097.60 To arrest the degradation of MPAs and promote a healthy marine ecosystem that is efficient in providing various ecological services.
1. Increased Management Effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and Marine Protected Area Networks (MPANs)
Continuing project for CY2020
January 2015 to December 2020
17 Establishing a Regional System of Fisheries Refugia in the South China Sea and Gulf of Thailand
Proponent:
Valeriano M. Borja
Duration:
January 2017 to December 2021
Assessment and Evaluation of the Status of Manila Bay using Indicators for Fisheries Management
Proponent: Grace V. Lopez
18
Duration: January 2017 to continuing
1,816,176.00 To establish fisheries refugia in South China Sea (Bolinao, Pangasinan; Coron, Palawan; and Masinloc, Zambales)
2. Improved financial sustainability of MPAs and MPANs
3. Established enabling policy framework for marine biodiversity conservation
Established 3 fisheries refugia
Continuing project for CY2020
4,678,171.00 To determine the status of Manila Bay fisheries using indicators to assess the quality and efficiency of fishery management in order to improve decision making, policy formulation, and other conservation and management measures in Manila Bay. Likewise, to comply with the Supreme Court mandamus to assess the status of marine life of Manila Bay.
Status of fishery resources in Manila Bay determined
Continuing project for CY2020
Capture Fisheries Research and Development Program
Study on the Correlation of Eutrophication and Hypoxia with the Occurrence of Harmful Algal Blooms in Manila Bay
Proponent: Elsa F. Furio
Duration: January 2017 to continuing
19
4,710,261.00 To provide information on the status of Manila Bay using indicators such as eutrophication, hypoxia, fish kills and harmful algal blooms in the bay in compliance with the SC‘s Mandamus Order to improve and restore the water quality and health of the ecosystem of Manila Bay.
Science-based data and information that will be helpful in the sustainable use and management of the aquatic resources and habitat and a strategic response to the issues confronting Manila Bay relative to Supreme Court’s Mandamus order, that is, to restore and revitalize the marine life and ecosystem of Manila Bay
Continuing project for CY2020
DA-Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) Funded project
20 Nationwide Climate Change Vulnerability and Sustainability Assessment for Capture Fishery and Aquaculture Fisheries
Proponent: Mudjekeewis D. Santos
Duration: January 2019 to December 2020
7,195,104.00 1. To know the relative vulnerabilities of different sectors of fisheries and aquaculture to the impacts of Climate Change in PH 2. To serve as guideline for the development of adaptation strategies and investment planning.
1. Vulnerability and Suitability Assessment (VSA) and Mapping of Capture Fisheries and Aquaculture sectors
2. Database for Vulnerability and Suitability Assessments
3. Aquaculture and Capture Fisheries Vulnerability Maps
Continuing project for CY2020
21 Assessment of Post-Harvest of Economically Important Capture and Aquaculture Commodities in Selected Regions in the Philippines
Proponent:
Ulysses M. Montojo
Duration:
January 2017 to continuing
Assessment of cadmium in economically important scallop species in the Visayan Sea, Central Philippines
Proponent:
Flordeliza D. Cambia
22
Duration:
January 2018 to December 2019
1,764,705.00 To assess the post-harvest losses of economically important fishery commodities in the Philippines
Post-harvest losses determined
Continuing project for CY2020
880,226.40 To assess cadmium contamination in scallops, Bractechlamys vexillum in the Visayan Sea.
1. Baseline information concerning cadmium contamination in scallops, B. vexillum in the Visayan Sea.
2. Risk associated with the consumption of B. vexillum in support to policy formulation.
Manuscript writing on process
23
Assessment of Phatogenic Bacteria in Manila Bay Aquaclture Farms
Proponent:
Ulysses M. Montojo
Duration:
January 2016 to continuing
3,000,000.00 1. To estimate the nutrients being loaded or discharged by the aquaculture farms into Manila Bay.
1. Estimated amount of N, P and Sulfate loading from Aquaculture Farms to Manila Bay.
Continuing project for CY2020
2. The project aims to assess levels of fecal coliforms in water, and E. coli contamination in bivalves from Manila Bay.
2. Information Generation
24
FISHCODES: DNA
Barcoding services in support of the development and implementation of fisheries management plans
Proponent:
Mudjekeewis D. Santos
Duration: January 2014 to continuing
787,386.00 To provide taxonomic identification using DNA barcoding
1. DNA profiles of submitted samples used in analysis
2. Archived and stored reference tissue samples
3. Filed DNA barcoding report for submitted samples used in analysis
Continuing project for CY2020
25
26
Operationalization of NFRDI-IRL towards ISO 17025
Proponent:
Flordeliza D. Cambia
Duration:
January 2016 to continuing
Operationalization of the Philippine Journal of Fisheries
Proponent:
Mudjekeewis D. Santos
Duration: January 2015 - continuing
5,491,679.80 To upgrade the technical capability of NFRDI integrated laboratory
ISO 17025 compliant laboratory
Continuing project for CY2020
1,472,368.00 To continue the publication of The Philippine Journal of Fisheries to showcase articles on studies in the field of fisheries and aquatic science particularly fisheries biology, aquaculture, post-harvest fisheries, status of marine fisheries and habitats, fisheries management, policies and tools, and fisheries technology.
Published articles from NFRDI and other research Institutes research outputs
Continuing project for CY2020
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