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Due to the devastation caused by Typhoon Odette in December last year, Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar warned that 60,000 metric tons (MT) of small pelagic fish will be needed to meet demand in the first quarter of 2022.

Dar also announced the signature of the Certificate of Necessity to Import on Tuesday, following an examination that revealed considerable damage and decreased fish productivity, particularly for galunggong (round scad), sardines, and mackerel.

Dar stated during a Laging Handa public briefing that they are striving to address the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources’ forecast of a 119,000 MT fish supply shortage in the first three months.

“We’re expanding the aquaculture sector to close gaps in fish production and improve our catch in a sustainable way,” he said.

The fishing sector suffered a total value loss and damage of PHP4 billion after “Odette” hit the country on December 16 and 17, 2021.

As global petroleum and fish feed prices rise, the DA predicts increases in fisheries and aquaculture input costs.

“As always, we’re finding the delicate balance between ensuring consumer seafood security and assisting our fish producers,” Dar added.

Following “Odette,” the DA set aside PHP50 million from its PHP1 billion Quick Response Fund to distribute marine diesel/gasoline engines, fiberglass fishing boats, and relief commodities such as canned tuna, sardines, and frozen fish.

A total of PHP35 million in interventions was also delivered to the impacted areas.

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