Philippine Association of Crab Processors, Inc.

22/07/2024

𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆❗️❗️❗️

We are still on the lookout for a new Program Director to work with the Association here in Cebu!

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Fisheries Science, Marine Biology, Environmental science or related field. Master's degree may be preferred.
2. Previous experience in Fisheries management, marine conservation or sustainable seafood initiatives is essential.
3. Experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and program development in the context of fisheries sustainability projects is valuable.
4. A solid understanding of fisheries science, marine ecology, sustainable fishing practices and seafood certification is necessary.
5. Knowledge on relevant policies, regulations and international agreement related to fisheries agreements related to fisheries sustainability is also important.
6. Leadership skills, strong communication skills, strategic planning, and decision-making abilities.
7. Experience in planning, implementing and evaluating fishery sustainability projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Serve as the focal person for the organization
2. Work with the Board to define the association’s goals, timeline, operations and budget.
3. Identify funding sources and coordinate applications
4. Engage with government agencies to promote sustainable fishery policies, regulations and management.
5. Develop, manage, and monitor field projects to promote crab sustainability. Projects include data collection/stock assessment, information campaigns, stock enhancement, adoption of ecologically sound gears and capacity building
6. Collaborate and build partnerships with government, academe, research institutions, and NGOs
7. Develop proposals, work plans, roadmap, etc.
8. Lead project reporting on sustainability programs.

To apply, interested applicants shall submit the following requirements:

1. Letter of Expression of Interest addressed to:
Mr. Joseph Nelson Bascones, PACPI-President/
Mr. Ken Choi, PACPI- Chairman
2. Updated Personal Data Sheet (PDS)
3. Comprehensive and Updated Curriculum Vitae

13/12/2023

PACPI headed and conducted three (3) days of Trainers’ Training on the Localization of the Blue Swimming Crab – National Management Plan and Community Development in the Visayan Sea were held on December 7-9, 2023, at Sofia’s Beach Resort, Sta. Fe, Bantayan, Cebu.

The event aimed to share our strategies and milestones for implementing and establishing the Fisheries Improvement Projects (FIP) that our partner can adapt – the NGOs for Fisheries Reform (NFR)- INSPIRE Project under the USAID – Gerry Roxas Foundation . The INSPIRE Project is composed of different Non-Government Organizations that are strategically located in the Visayan Sea, namely, SIKAT, PRRM Negros, ZSL, CERD, and Tambuyog Development Foundation. Representatives of exporting companies who are members of PACPI and the local suppliers in Bantayan also attended the training.

The Municipality of Bantayan, Cebu , is amongst the Blue Swimming Crab Model Villages in the Visayan Sea, where the Fisheries Improvement Project or FIP of PACPI is focused. The FIP in Bantayan empowers the crab fishing community to promote behavioural change towards sustainable fishing and traceable seafood that complies with the global seafood market trends and requirements. With the strengthened governance and the active cooperation of the different actors in the supply chain – fishers, landing site owners, local processors, and exporters, the BSC industry in Bantayan is flourishing.

The program was closed with the MOU signing of the partnership between PACPI and the NFR-INSPIRE Project, witnessed by the Gerry Roxas Foundation- Deputy Chief of Party, Mr. Noel Barut. The goal of this partnership is to promote and increase the compliance of the fishing community in the registration (vessel, fishers, and gears) and food safety licensing of the local picking stations, including mapping the BSC resources in the Visayan Sea.

14/11/2023

ISAAA Inc., in partnership with the Philippine Agriculture and Fisheries Biotechnology Program, and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Region VII will hold the hybrid event "Pinoy Biotek Seminar: Stock Enhancement of Blue Swimming Crab" on November 24, 2023, at 9:00 AM (GMT+8). The registration is now open on Zoom. The seminar will discuss:

• Market Potential of Blue Swimming Crab
• Improved hatchery protocol for stock enhancement of blue swimming crab
• Recommendations and possibilities for further research of the project

Register for free at bit.ly/2023CrabPh.

13/11/2023

URGENT HIRING!
Deadline of Submission: November 20, 2023
Please email us your application letter and CV at [email protected]

PACPI is a Non-Profit Organization composed of crab processors in the Philippines. Our goal is to have a sustainable blue swimming crab (Portunus pelagicus) fishery in the country. We implement projects and activities following the three sustainable fishery principles of Marine Stewardship Council:
(1) Ensure the productive capacities of resources are maintained at high levels and are not sacrificed in favour of short-term benefits;
(2) To assess and restrain the impacts of the fishery on the environment; and
(3) Ensure that there is an institutional and operational framework for implementing Principles 1 and 2, appropriate to the size and scale of the fishery.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Graduates of Fisheries, Marine Biology, Biology and environment-related courses
2. Preferably with 2years community organizing experience in fishing communities
3. Proficient in MS Office suite
4. Good verbal and written communication skills
5. Strong organizational and analytical skills
6. Detail-oriented and must be able to multi-task

Job Description:
1. Assists, facilitates and conducts meetings, FGDs, and capability development seminar workshops in the community, including its minutes
2. Collaborate with the LGU, the local supply chain actors, and other stakeholders to work in promoting BSC sustainability and localising the management measures
3. Provides general administrative support and technical assistance to fishery sustainability projects
4. Assists in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects/activities
5. Write scientific/technical reports related to the Blue Swimming Crab (BSC) Sustainability projects/activities
6. Facilitates the financial and administrative works related to the project implementation
7. Files/Data retrieval and organising
8. Assists in the preparation of motions, policies and procedures
9. Collect field data that is fundamental for the implementation of the Fisheries Improvement Project
10. Speaks the dialect of the area of assignment
11. Performs other duties and functions as may be assigned

Note: Only short-listed will be contacted.

09/11/2023

Join us for an enlightening discussion on the sustainability of blue swimming crabs, led by the passionate speaker, Ms. Lebeth Rodrigues.

In a world where our environment faces increasing challenges, it's crucial to understand the importance of preserving the delicate balance of coastal ecosystems. Blue swimming crabs are not only a delicious part of our culinary heritage but also a keystone species in these environments.

Let's come together and explore innovative solutions for sustaining our blue swimming crab populations, ensuring a healthier environment and the continuation of our cherished seafood traditions.

22/07/2023

PACPI together with LGU-Bantayan, Cebu participated in the 3 days (July 20-22, 2023) Philippines Association of Marine Science (PAMS) 17th National Symposium held in Batangas State University-The National Engineering University, Batangas City.

Three research papers from the Blue Swimming Crab "Portunus pelagicus" Thai-style Hatchery- a collaboration project with Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry- Bantayan Chapter, AFOS Foundation, and LGU-Bantayan were successfully presented to the community of marine scientists.

25/05/2023

20/04/2023

31/03/2023

𝐅𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭!

The UPV Graduate Students in Fisheries Association warmly invites you to an online FISHour this March 31, 2023. Our upcoming session is about the dissertation of Ms. Rizalyn Gonzales (Ph.D. in Fisheries Candidate) entitled "𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐏𝐨𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐲". The discussant for this session is Atty. Roma Joy Jordan (UPV-GRASFA, IFPDS Representative).

To register for the event, click this link: https://forms.gle/KV4qfVpuiH3x1Som7

To get your zoom credentials use this link:
https://bit.ly/FISHour-Gonzales

We are ecstatic to see you this Friday so we can have a fruitful discussion! 🐟🦐