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FISH Visayas Project Recognizes Development Partners and Beneficiaries

By Mary Ruth Ochavillo. Posted on JULY 02, 2025.

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Cebu City, Cebu – As part of the 2025 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW), the FISH Visayas Project paid tribute to its development partners and project beneficiaries during the Networking Night. The evening gala served not only as a celebration of milestones but also as a recognition of the invaluable cooperation that has propelled the project forward across Central Visayas.
 
Following the FISH Visayas Forum, the Networking Night honored Business Membership Organizations (BMOs), National Government Agencies (NGAs), Local Government Units (LGUs), and peoples organizations that played a critical role in the project’s implementation.
 
The FISH Visayas Project, implemented by AFOS Foundation in cooperation with its local and national partners, presented plaques of recognition to stakeholders whose collaboration enabled the delivery of inclusive, community-centered interventions in the region’s coastal and fishery sectors.
 
Recognized Partners and Beneficiaries
The awardees represent a wide spectrum of contributors—from chambers of commerce and government agencies to fisherfolk associations and academic institutions. These organizations helped strengthen fisheries-based livelihoods, supported micro and small enterprises, and championed sustainable marine resource management.
 
The awardees include:
Local Chambers and Cooperatives
  • Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc.
  • Bohol Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc.
  • Dumaguete Cathedral Credit Cooperative (DCCCO) Multipurpose Cooperative
  • Siquijor Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc.
National and Regional Government Partners
  • Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Region No. VII
  • Department of Science and Technology Region No. VII
  • Department of Trade and Industry Region No. VII
Local Government Units
  • Municipality of Alburquerque
  • Municipality of Pres. Carlos P. Garcia
  • City of Tagbilaran
  • Municipality of Ubay
  • Municipality of Bantayan
  • Municipality of Cordova
  • Municipality of La Libertad
  • Municipality of San Juan
  • Municipality of Siquijor
People’s organizations
  • Eastern Poblacion Fisherfolk Association (EPFA)
  • Western Unified Fisherfolk Association (WUFA)
  • Felomina Fisherman Association (SFFA)
  • Aguininghong Pundok sa Yanong Mananagat (APYM)
  • Kahugpungan sa Gagmay’ng Mananagat sa Saguise (KAGAMASA)
  • Ubujan Fishermen’s Association (UFA)
  • Barangay Guintaboan Fisherfolk Association (BGFA)
  • Cagting Small Farmers and Fishers Association (CSFFA)
  • Cuya Farmers and Fisherman Association (CUFFA)
  • Luyongbaybay Farmers Fishermen Association (LUFFA)
  • Sulangan Panitugan Planters Association (SPPA)
  • Pundok sa Pobreng Mananagat sa Bangbang (PPMB)
  • Kapunungan sa Mananagat sa Ibabao (KAMI)
  • Pilipog Fisherfolks Association (PIFA)
  • BUGSAY Mangingisda – Cantupa Chapter
  • BUGSAY Mangingisda – Martilo Chapter
  • BUGSAY Mangingisda – North Poblacion Chapter
  • BUGSAY Mangingisda – Pisong Chapter
  • BUGSAY Mangingisda – San Jose Chapter
  • BUGSAY Mangingisda – South Poblacion Chapter
  • Ihalason Fisherfolks Association (IFA)
  • Maite Resource Development Association (MRDA)
  • Caticugan Farmers and Fisherfolks Association (CAFFA)
  • Siquijor Inland Fish Groomers Association (SIFGA)
Dual Education and Training (DET) Partners
  • Salazar Colleges of Science and Institute Of Technology
  • College of Technological Sciences – Cebu
  • CITE Technical Institute, Inc.
  • Central Seafoods, Inc.
  • Phil-Union Frozen Food, Inc.
  • Siargao’s Bounty Seafoods Corp.
  • HJR International Corporation
  • Akai Foods, Inc.
  • It’s One ExImport International
 
Showcasing Impact Through Storytelling
 A highlight of the evening was the premiere of  “Stories of the Seas: A FISH Visayas Project Phase II Documentary Film.” The documentary provided a moving portrayal of the project’s reach and impact — which brought to life the voices, resilience, and transformation of coastal communities. 
 
The Networking Night underscored the FISH Visayas Project’s core philosophy: development thrives where partnerships are strong, communities are empowered, and goals are shared. As the project enters its extension phase, it continues to build on these vital relationships to create a lasting, sustainable impact across the region.
 
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The Networking Night aspires to achieve all result areas of the FISH Visayas Project.

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