The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) based in Tigbauan, Iloilo recently welcomed its new director in the person of Dr. Felix G. Ayson. A career fisheries scientist specializing in biotechnology, marine fish hatchery, and climate change, Dr. Ayson was selected based on the results of a search process facilitated by the Department of Agriculture. He was endorsed by Pres. Benigno Aquino III and his nomination were affirmed on June 29,2012, by the SEAFDEC Council.

SEAFDEC welcomes as new Chief. ( 2012, July 25). The Daily Guardian, p. 9.