College of Fisheries, MSU-Zamboanga Sibugay

19/09/2026

Shellfish Bulletin No. 22
Series of 2026
16 September 2026

Shellfish collected and tested from Dumanquillas Bay in Zamboanga del Sur; Tantanang Bay in Zamboanga Sibugay Province; Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar; and South Bais Bay in Negros Oriental are 𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 for Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP) or toxic red tide that is beyond the regulatory limit.

All types of shellfish and 𝑨𝒄𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒔 𝒔𝒑. or alamang gathered from these areas are 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄 for human consumption.

Fish, squids, shrimps, and crabs are safe for human consumption provided that they are fresh and washed thoroughly, and internal organs such as gills and intestines are removed before cooking.

03/09/2026

Join us in the 𝐓𝐁𝐓𝐈 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫!

We warmly invite everyone to a special webinar on 𝟭𝟲 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 at 𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 - 𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 via 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺 with the topic.

"𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐀𝐎 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥-𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 (𝐒𝐒𝐅) 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬" by 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗝𝗢𝗔𝗡 𝗚. 𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗥, 𝗣𝗵𝗗, Project Leader of the DOST-PCAARRD FAO-SSF Research Project, Executive Director of TBTI Philippines, and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs of UP Visayas

Registration is 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 and 𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗬. Just complete the registration form through this link: https://forms.gle/J1LSopCaqJw7jEwF9 or scan the QR code below.

We will send the Zoom Link and details to your email address used in the registration starting 4 September 2026. So watch out for it. 😉

See you there! Let's have another meaningful discussion about our country's small-scale fisheries!

21/08/2026

Mindanao State University-Zamboanga Sibugay proudly congratulates its various programs for successfully passing the AACCUP Preliminary Survey Visit (PSV) conducted on May 11–15, 2026, and are now officially Candidates for the Level I Survey Visit!

This milestone truly reflects the collective commitment, dedication, and hard work of our administrators, faculty, staff, students, and accreditation teams in advancing quality assurance and academic excellence for our stakeholders.

As we move forward to the next stage of our accreditation journey, we remain committed to continuous improvement and to upholding the standards in the delivery of quality education.

Congratulations to all degree programs! Onward to AACCUP Level I!

Empowering Minds, Enriching Communities

15/08/2026

03/08/2026

𝐀𝐁𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃

We are extending the Abstract Submission Deadline for the Third Philippine Small-Scale Fisheries National Symposium (PSSFNS 3) to August 15, 2026. This is your opportunity to share your research, innovations, creative works, and experiences that advance small-scale fisheries.

Theme: 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝑹𝒆𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝑺𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑼𝒑 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑫𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑺𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒍-𝑺𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒆 𝑭𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔

We invite researchers, practitioners, policymakers, students, and stakeholders to submit their abstracts and join meaningful discussions that promote sustainable fisheries and resilient coastal communities.

Symposium Dates: October 21–23, 2026�
Venue: Batangas State University – The National Engineering University, Pablo Borbon Campus, Batangas City

𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qWfialDOTqv7i7RyodAnTrEwOfwE9JbZ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100385847835789708035&rtpof=true&sd=true

𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wPUuF2XAruL5HooNS6KOZ-B7SQSwMPOe/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109923724247832167298&rtpof=true&sd=true

𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹: https://forms.gle/7rJgDGS6MHa8TaASA

𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀: https://docs.google.com/.../1d8vk5lm5.../edit

𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1odKvOmcQvV9ci4848p_OYLAV2Q0813Qs?usp=sharing

Visit the official symposium website for submission guidelines and the abstract submission portal: https://pssfns3.batstate-u.edu.ph/

03/08/2026

03/08/2026

𝗞𝗮 𝗔𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗹, a small-scale fisher from Bicol, gave his keynote message during the Fellowship Night of the 7th ExeCom of TBTI Philippines held last 30-31 July 2026 at Central Bicol State University of Agriculture, Pili Camarines Sur.

21/07/2026

Rest in eternal peace, Hon. Joebert D. Toledo.

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) extends its deepest condolences to the family, loved ones, colleagues, and the entire fisheries profession on the untimely passing of Hon. Joebert D. Toledo.

Hon. Toledo faithfully served the Commission and the Filipino people as a Member of the Professional Regulatory Board of Fisheries from January 7, 2022 to July 19, 2026. His dedication, integrity, and unwavering commitment to advancing the fisheries profession and upholding professional standards have left a lasting impact on the Commission and the profession he so passionately served.

The PRC honors his life and legacy with profound gratitude. His invaluable contributions and exemplary public service will be remembered with deep respect and appreciation.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.

20/07/2026

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