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 AQD welcomed guests from
the Freshwater Fisheries Research Centre (FFRC) of the Chinese
Academy of Fishery Sciences (CAFS) last November 24.
The party was composed of FFRC Deputy Director Prof. Ge Xianping,
Chief of Research & Development Prof. Zhu Jian, and Chief of
External Relations Prof. Min Kuanhong.
The objectives of their visit were to discuss recent research
developments at FFRC and AQD; transfer of new research technologies;
and formulate strategies on the effective and efficient exchange of
knowledge between the two institutions. The FFRC guests were
particularly interested in carp culture.
After a courtesy call on AQD Chief Dr. Joebert Toledo, Deputy Chief
Dr. Teruo Azuma, and RD head Dr. Evelyn Grace Ayson; the guests also
met with RD senior staff Dr. Gilda Lio-Po, Dr. Fe Dolores Estepa,
Dr. Mae Catacutan, Dr. Ma. Junemie Hazel Ramos, Ms. Perla Eusebio,
and Ms. Didi Baticados at the OC Conference Room.
During the meeting, Prof. Ge remarked that of the 50 national
projects being implemented in China, only five were allotted for the
fisheries sector, particularly on tilapia, carps, flounders and
shellfish.
He also noted that FFRC has been very successful in genetically
improving varieties of carp, resulting to improved growth rate,
increased disease resistance, and improved flesh qualities.
After the meeting, the visitors were given a tour of AQD facilities
by Dr. Ayson, Dr. Edgar Amar, Ms. Baticados and Ms. Gwen Anuevo.
FFRC guests also toured BFS and had a meeting with BFS senior staff.
BFS Associate researcher Mr. Manuel Laron presented to the visitors
an overview of the Carp research and training activities at AQD
prepared by Dr. Ma. Rowena Eguia.
On that same day, the visitors had lunch with BFS head Engr. Emil
Aralar and proceeded to BFAR Tanay to meet with Dr. Adelaida Palma
who presented some information on carp production in the
Philippines.
On the second day of their visit in Manila, BFS associate researcher
Mr. Ruel Eguia accompanied them to the Laguna Lake Development
Authority where they were briefed on carp aquaculture in Laguna
lake.
They also visited the Frabelle Fishing Corporation (FFC) fish
processing plant in Navotas which is one of the major companies
involved in bighead carp aquaculture in Laguna lake.
Lastly, they had dinner with FFC President Mr. Francis Tiu-Laurel
Sr, his daughter Ms. Faye Bernardo, and their staff together with
AQD Chief Dr. Toledo, TID head Mr. Renato Agbayani, Dr. Eguia, Dr.
Nerissa Salayo, and Mr. Eguia.
Micronesian administrator
Mr. Donald David, an administrator of the Office of Fisheries and
Aquaculture in Micronesia, toured AQD last November 9. Mr. David
visited first the hatchery and laboratory facilities in TMS after
his courtesy call to TID head Mr. Agbayani.
After which, he toured DBS and some private hatcheries within the
vicinity. Mr. David was also briefed by Technology verification
section head Mr. Rolando Gapasin about DBS projects.
Malacañang staff
Assistant Executive Secretary of Budget and Corporate Affairs Ms.
Lynn Moreno (also a panelist of SEAFDEC’s budget review) together
with other Malacañang staff dropped by TMS last November 11 after
attending the Career Executive Service Conference at Sarabia Manor
Hotel in Iloilo City.
The visitors inquired about the trainings and other relevant
services offered by AQD during their courtesy call to the AQD Chief
and the Training and Information Division head.
They later toured the hatcheries and laboratories in TMS.
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