TECHNICAL NOTES This Fisheries Situationer for the third quarter of 2016 presents the data on volume and value of production of fisheries during the period. It contains information on the current situation by major species of the three (3) fisheries subsector, namely: commercial and municipal fisheries, and aquaculture. It serves as output of the four (4) fisheries surveys regularly conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The surveys are: Quarterly Commercial Fisheries Survey (QCFS), Quarterly Municipal Fisheries Survey (QMFS), Quarterly Inland Fisheries Survey (QIFS) and Quarterly Aquaculture Survey (QAqS). The QCFS gathers data on volume of unloading on sample traditional landing centers of the subsector. The sample landing centers were selected using stratified simple random sampling method. A structured survey form, QCFS Form 1, is used. Five (5) key informants per landing center are the respondents to the survey. The information being gathered are volume of unloading and price per kilogram of top 31 species and those under the others category. In addition, data are collected from the administrative records of non-traditional landing centers such as those that are managed by the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), local government unit (LGU) and private. The survey is conducted in 59 provinces. The QMFS is undertaken in similar manner as commercial fisheries in terms of sampling design, data collection and species coverage. However, interview is conducted on sample municipal traditional landing centers using QMFS Form 1. Data gathering activities from administrative records are conducted for PFDA and LGU managed landing centers, whichever is applicable. There are 67 provinces covered for this undertaking. The volume of catch of inland fishing households are obtained through the QIFS. Simple random sampling was employed in the selection of sample inland fishing household. QIFS Form 1 is utilized to obtain data from household head or any knowledgeable member of the sample household. The survey form captures the volume of catch and price of 34 inland species in 76 provinces. The QAqS provides the volume and value of production for the aquaculture subsector. There are 13 aquafarm types namely: brackishwater fishpond, pen and cage; freshwater fishpond, pen and cage; marine pen and cage; oyster; mussel; seaweed; rice fish and small farm reservoir (SFR). For each aquafarm type, municipalities belonging to the cumulative share of 80% to total aquafarm area were taken as samples. For each sample municipalities, 8 - 5 sample aquafarms were selected. The respondents are the owner, operator and/or caretaker of the sample aquafarms. The survey covers 17 species in 82 provinces. July – September 2016 | FISHERIES SITUATIONER Prior to the conduct of the surveys, orientation/briefing of field staff and SRs are conducted to discuss the accomplishment of the survey forms and data collection procedures. Field staffs are assigned to supervise the entire operations. To ensure the accuracy of gathered data, spot checking and back-checking were done in selected provinces. As a form of quality control, there are three (3) levels of data review, which are provincial, regional and national. Data are checked as to accuracy, completeness and consistency during each stage. The process involves thorough data analysis with information and indicators like historical data, weather conditions, pests and diseases, government programs, policies and regulations and other auxiliary data. The data sets are classified according to the Philippine Geographic Classification Code (PSGC). July – September 2016 | FISHERIES SITUATIONER HIGHLIGHTS Volume of Production by Subsector and by Species, Philippines, July-September 2015-2016 During the third quarter of 2016, total fishery 3 FISHERIES production displayed a down trend of 3.77 percent 2 compared with the same period of the previous 1 year. This may be attributed to the decreased in 1.07 0 production for municipal fisheries (-9.39%) and -1 aquaculture (-3.68%). By species, seaweed (-2.57%, -2 carp (-0.92%), yellowfin tuna (-0.77%) and percent -3 (3.77) roundscad (-0.30%) contributed in the decline of production. -4 2015 2016 Commercial fisheries expanded its output by 3 COMMERCIAL FISHERIES 2.68 percent to 272.72 thousand metric tons during 2 the period from 265.59 thousand metric tons a year 2.68 1 1.96 ago. More unloadings in General Santos fish port 0 was noted. In Zamboanga Peninsula, abundance of -1 big-eyed scad, crevalle, Indian mackerel and tuna -2 species resulted to more catch. In addition, active percent safeguarding by Bantay Dagat personnel -3 contributed in the prevention of encroachment of -4 2015 2016 transient fishing vessels. (Table 1) MUNICIPAL FISHERIES Municipal fisheries production decreased by 2 9.39 percent during the third quarter of 2016, 0 registering to 283.73 thousand metric tons from (1.59) 313.14 thousand metric tons of the same period -2 last year. Of the volume, 85.1 percent came -4 from unloadings in municipal landing centers while the rest were caught from inland bodies of water. -6 (9.39) percent Lesser fishing activities were noted in most regions -8 as rough seas brought about by southwest -10 monsoon that prevailed during the period. 2015 2016 (Table 1) AQUACULTURE Harvests from aquaculture went down by 3 3.68 percent at 454.5 thousand metric tons from 2 the previous year’s level of 471.84 thousand metric 2.40 1 tons. Seaweed production declined in ARMM 0 Zamboanga Peninsula because of high cost of -1 planting materials and low buying price of traders. percent (Table 1) -2 -3 (3.68) -4 2015 2016 July - September 2016 | FISHERIES SITUATIONER 1 PRODUCTION OF MAJOR SPECIES Milkfish (Bangus) Total production of milkfish on the third quarter Milkfish: Volume of Production, of 2016 was 108.6 thousand metric tons. This Philippines, July - September 2014-2016 was up by 3.88 percent compared with its 2015 level. 110 108.60 Of the total milkfish produced, CALABARZON 108 104.54 and Western Visayas Regions contributed mainly 106 103.71 to the increase in production. 104 '000 '000 MT Increase in stocking density due to availability of 102 stocking materials was reported in Quezon. 100 Moreover, resumption of fishponds previously 2014 2015 2016 stop in operations also contributed to the Inincrease Western in production.Visayas, sufficient growth of natural food and good farm management resulted to high survival rate of species were noted in Aklan and Capiz. On the other hand, drop in milkfish production was experienced in MIMAROPA and Davao Regions. Temporarily stop operations of some farms in Mindoro Occidental because of limited supply and high cost of material inputs. Furthermore, some operators from brackishwater fishponds opted to harvest next quarter for good price. In Davao del Sur, production of milkfish declined by 7.81 percent because more operators shifted from grow-out to “garungan” culture i.e., juvenile size of milkfish, for better income. In addition, prices went down due to small sizes of harvested milkfish. Tilapia Tilapia: Volume of Production, Philippines, Tilapia production this quarter of 52.6 thousand July - September 2014-2016 metric tons, experienced a production setback of 3.47 percent. The highest decrease in tilapia production was 54.02 54.48 55 noted in CALABARZON where fish pens in Rizal 54 province were affected by hot weather 52.59 53 conditions during the previous quarter. '000 '000 MT 52 SOCCSKSARGEN reported decrease in area 51 harvested in Sultan Kudarat due to inadequacy 2014 2015 2016 and high price of tilapia fingerlings. Also, smaller sizes of species were harvested during the quarter. In Bicol Region, less area in operation was repo rted in Camarines Sur due to low water level brought about by prolonged hot weather conditions. In contrast, better tilapia production in Central Luzon as more freshwater fishponds in Nueva Ecija reported simultaneous harvesting while in Pampanga, early harvesting was accounted because of good price of tilapia in the market. Moreover, more catch from rivers and swamps as an aftermath of “habagat”. In Ilocos Region, more tilapia species called “mul-mul” were harvested and dispersed by BFAR. On the other hand, sustained demand for tilapia motivated farmers in ARMM particularly, Maguindanao to invest. July - September 2016 | FISHERIES SITUATIONER 2 Tiger Prawn Tiger Prawn: Volume of Production, Production of tiger prawn, at around 10,057 metric Philippines, July - September 2014-2016 tons, plunged by 7.50 percent from its 2015 same quarter level. 10.87 Of the total volume, 99.72 percent was produced from 11.00 10.64 aquafarms. 10.50 Shortfalls in tiger prawn production of Zamboanga 10.06 Peninsula, Central Luzon and Ilocos Region pulled down 10.00 '000 MT the overall output. 9.50 Reduction in area was consequently due to flashflood 2014 2015 2016 and rehabilitation of some fishponds in Zamboanga del Sur. Also, operators stocked less as there was scarcity in supply of prawn fry. In Pampanga, some prawn stocks were affected either with yellow head disease (YHD) or the low water salinity caused by “habagat” (frequent rains). In Bulacan, the sudden change in weather, that is extreme heat after sudden rains, resulted in mortality of stocks. In Pangasinan, high water temperature in fishponds accounted for slow growth of stocks, thus, smaller sizes harvested. Meanwhile, stocking density increased in Caraga and Northern Mindanao prompted by demand for export. Additional operators engaged in Agusan del Norte while in Lanao del Norte, the prevailing good weather conditions produced quality stocks. Also, in Quezon province in CALABARZON, good water salinity resulted in high survival rate of tiger prawns. The operators’ proper pond maintenance also lessened the incidence of soft-shelled virus. Roundscad: Volume of Production, Philippines, July - September 2014-2016 Roundscad (Galunggong) Roundscad volume of production continued to 54.15 55 52.35 perform negatively from 3.32 percent to 6.01 percent with an estimated output of 49.20 50 49,205 metric tons during the period.