VISION

An institution of excellence in sustainable fisheries development and management providing quality services to its stakeholders. (Excellence in fisheries management and quality services to its stakeholders.

MISSION

• To contribute in achieving food security for the Filipino people and improve quality of life of fisherfolk through rational and equitable utilization of fisheries and aquatic resources;
• To empower fisheries stakeholders enabling them to adapt to changing environmental conditions and global trade and regional fisheries management regimes;
• To improve productivity of fisheries and aquaculture within ecological limits.

CORE VALUES

Trustworthy, Principled, Transparent, Honest, Credible, Competent, Accountable, Dedicated, Committed, Service-oriented, Respect for clients and co-workers, Self-reliant, Courteous, Industrious, Discipline, Caring, Team Player, Resilient, Excellence, Creative, Initiative, Pioneering, Think tank, Resourceful, Proactive, Predictability, Standardized

GOALS & OBJECTIVES

• Poverty alleviation and the provision of supplementary livelihood among municipal fisherfolks;
• Improvement of productivity of aquaculture and seaweeds industry within ecological limits;
• Modernization of fishery sector by transforming it from a resource-based to a technology-based industry;
• Equitable access on small fisherfolks to assets, resources, services and post-harvest facilities; and
• Promotion of people empowerment by establishing mechanisms for the participation of people’s organization, non-government organizations, and cooperatives in decision making.