Announcements

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Laboratory Facilities for Advanced Aquaculture Technologies (LFAAT) of SEAFDEC/AQD requests external clients to observe the following supplemental guidelines on sample submission and releasing of test reports for laboratory testing/analytical services: Acceptance of samples will be at the main gate of the Tigbauan Main Station. The guard-on-duty will call the concerned laboratory staff for the client’s testing/analytical service needs. Proximate analysis/freeze drying – (Loc 1112/1115) Atomic Absorption Analysis/Rotavap – (Loc. 1112) Soil and Water Analysis – (Loc 1112/1115) Microbiological testing/electron microscopy – (Loc 1112) Sample receiving/test report releasing) – (Loc. 1116) General & other concerns – (Loc. 1111) Transactions with laboratory staff will be done through the phone to determine whether the sample may be …

In light of the growing concerns on COVID-19, please be informed that the scheduled biddings are canceled. Stay safe everyone. Reference No. Description Pre-bid conference briefing Deadline of Submission of Bids Approved budget Download 2020-006 Construction of the road extension (150 meters) from Milkfish Hatchery going Nanga Pumping Station including drainage and sidewalk 10:00 AM, 23 March 2020 10:00 AM 27 March 2020 PHP 5,758,347.33 2020-005 Construction of high voltage switchgear enclosure with roofing (labor only) 10:00 AM, 24 March 2020 10:00 AM 27 March 2020   PHP  65,868.30 For those who intend to join the bidding, please take note of the following: Interested bidders must submit a letter of intent to join the bidding process. Eligible bidders or their authorized …

The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) in Tigbauan, Iloilo, an international research institution, is in urgent need of an IT TECHNICIAN to be assigned at its Management Information Systems (MIS), Performance Management. Qualifications:   Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology or any IT related course, TESDA National Certificate (NC) 2 passer Preferably: With at least one (1) year related work experience is an advantage Should have good scholastic records Able to understand networking topology and switches Knows how to install and troubleshoot operating system and software Has basic knowledge of electronics With a strong sense of initiative, innovation, and analytical problem-solving ability Flexible, diligent, honest, reliable, knows how to multi-task, can deliver even under pressure and has …

The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) in Tigbauan, Iloilo, an international research institution, is in urgent need of a CARPENTER to be assigned at its Engineering Section, Administration and Finance Division. Qualifications:   High School level with three (3) years relevant work experience TESDA National Certificate (NC) 2 passer Preferably: Physically fit With strong sense of initiative, innovation, and analytical problem-solving ability Must be able to multi-task, hardworking, honest, reliable and has good work ethics Summary of duties to be performed: The position is expected to provide carpentry repair maintenance services of all Department buildings and housing complex interiors such as but not limited to fabrication/assembly/installation of tables, chairs, dividers, doors and bookshelves and painting and repainting of walls, …

We would like to announce that SEAFDEC/AQD’s FISHWORLD museum-aquarium and visitor center is temporarily closed effective immediate, until further notice. This is in light of the growing concerns of COVID-19 in the Philippines. This temporary closure is in accordance with Presidential Decree No. 922 “Declaring a State of Public Health Emergency Throughout the Philippines.” FishWorld is implementing this safety measure to do its share in limiting the spread of the virus by avoiding the conduct of mass gatherings including field trips and tour visits. Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe. For more information, please contact: FISHWORLD through email (fishworld@seafdec.org.ph) and phone (63-33 330 7032).

In light of the growing concerns around COVID-19 in the Philippines, SEAFDEC/AQD will be postponing all training courses scheduled in March and April 2020 until further notice. The postponement is in accordance with the Presidential Decree No. 922 “Declaring a State of Public Health Emergency Throughout the Philippines.” SEAFDEC/AQD is implementing this safety measure to minimize inconveniences to training participants and proactively mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Thank you for your understanding. For your concerns, please contact: Training Section through email (training@seafdec.org.ph) and/or phone (63-33 330 7033).

The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) in Tigbauan, Iloilo, an international research institution, is in urgent need of an INFORMATION ASSISTANT (Project-based) to be assigned at its Library and Data Banking Services Section, Training and Information Division. Qualifications: Graduate of Bachelor of Library and Information Science Preferably: A licensed Librarian Should have good scholastic records With experience working in the library, specifically on digitization, OCR, metadata, indexing, and institutional repositories Excellent written and oral communication skills Flexible, diligent, honest, reliable, meticulous, patient, knows how to multi-task, can deliver and work under pressure and has good work ethics Summary of duties to be performed: This position is responsible for providing assistance to SEAFDEC on digitization of its publications and …

The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) in Tigbauan, Iloilo, an international research institution, is in urgent need of a PLUMBER to be assigned at its Engineering Section, Administration, and Finance Division. Qualifications: High School level with three (3) years of relevant work experience TESDA National Certificate (NC) 2 passer Preferably: Physically fit With a strong sense of initiative, innovation, and analytical problem-solving ability Must be able to multi-task, hardworking, honest, reliable and has good work ethics Summary of duties to be performed: The position is expected to provide plumbing maintenance services to all Department and housing complex buildings such as but not limited to monthly water meter reading at the staff houses and regular backwashing of freshwater supply …

The Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) in Tigbauan, Iloilo, an international research institution with career development opportunities in urgent need of a RESEARCH TECHNICIAN for its Breeding and Seed Production Section, Research Division. Qualifications:   Diploma in Fisheries or related field Preferably: With one (1) year or more related work experience particularly in fish culture Willing to be assigned in both field and laboratory A BS degree holder in Fisheries or Biology or related course is an advantage, but not required Must have good working attitude, honest, hardworking, knows how to multi-task and has good work ethics Summary of duties to be performed: The position is responsible for the stocking and feeding of pompano; cleaning of nets; providing assistance …

SEAFDEC/AQD’s Manila Office and Binangonan Freshwater Station have new 8-digit telephone numbers. This is in accordance with the National Telecommunications Commission’s directive, that all telephone numbers with area code (02) will migrate from a 7-digit to an 8-digit number.

Come and visit SEAFDEC/AQD’s exhibit booth in the upcoming 12th Philippine National Shrimp Congress on 20-22 November 2019 in Bacolod City. For those interested to attend the event, the registration form can be downloaded here: Registration Form – 12th Philippine National Shrimp Congress

Fishworld is now officially open again after repairs were completed ahead of schedule. Visitors may come Mondays to Fridays from 8AM to 5PM. For bookings, you may call (033) 330-7032.

The Aquatic News Index is an initiative of the SEAFDEC/AQD Library to improve the accessibility of current and historical news articles on aquatic science and to preserve them in digital form.

The database was launched during the Book Launching ceremonies as part of SEAFDEC/AQD’s 45th anniversary celebration on 12 July 2018.