The Department of Agriculture (DA) seeks increased capacity utilization of various tuna canneries nationwide to generate more jobs, attract new investments and bolster food security in the country. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, speaking at the National Tuna Congress, highlighted key strategies to strengthen the industry that include the adoption of a national tuna management plan, sustainable management practices, combating illegal fishing activities and the reconstitution of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) technical working group on tuna fisheries.

Campos, O. V. (2024, September 5). DA pushes national tuna management plan. Manila Standard, p. B1.