FHPS Team2024-10-152024-10-1520212021FHPS Team. (2021). FGD for fish processing plant rehabilitation in Bicol conducted. Fisearch: Official newsletter of the National Fisheries Research and Development Institute, 3(2), 5. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14310/1672362-90372362-9037https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14310/167A focus group discussion was conducted to rehabilitate and strengthen the BFAR RFO V Fish Processing Plant (FPP) last June 23, 2021, at the BFAR RFFC Compound, Bula, Camarines Sur. Matters related to establishing the FPP system, policy, and operation to function as a common service facility engaged in toll packing or manufacturing of canned sardines and other value-added products were discussed. This activity targets to increase the number of vibrant, dynamic, and globally competitive fishery-based MSMEs through catering business start-ups among capital deficient entrepreneurs and marginal fisherfolk cooperatives and associations. Once in place, the facility will help increase food production, generate employment, and propel socio-economic and inclusive growth in FMA 7.PDFengFishery processing plants--LCSHCanned sardines--LCSHAgriculture, Cooperative--LCSHNewsletter ArticleSDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic GrowthSDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and ProductionSDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and InfrastructureIRC00048IMC000359