Now on its 10th year, the SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries, Inc, will once again host the 10th National Tuna Congress come September 3-4, 2008 at the KCC Convention and Events Center, KCC Mall of Gensan, J. Catolico Sr. Avenue, General Santos City.

With the theme “Managing Our Tuna Resource: Exploring Opportunities & Alternatives”, this year’s event will focus on issues of resource management sustainability and fishing access, raising awareness on the effects of global warming and climate change, exploring the opportunities and challenges brought about by the market trends, including windows of opportunities for aquaculture and tuna farming, among others.

By holding this annual event, the congress has brought significant milestones in areas of policy advocacy such as the Philippines’ membership to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission, strengthening the industry’s competitiveness, enhancing the capabilities of the industry players for good handling and manufacturing practices and the passage of significant competitiveness policies such as the handline fishing law. All of these key accomplishments have greatly contributed towards the achievement of a sustainable and competitive Philippine tuna industry.

In this regard, we would like to invite you as participant to the said event. Please see attached registration form.

For the confirmation of your attendance, please feel free to contact the Congress Secretariat at telephone numbers (083) 552-9736; (083) 301-6543, or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . You may also visit our website at www.philtuna.org for online registration and for future announcements and other details.

Thank you so much and we look forward to your favorable response and usual cooperation.