SINGAPORE, 24 September 2026 – As part of the observance of the 2026 Maritime Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANAMo) this September under the theme: “Karapatan sa Karagatan, Sama-sama nating Alagaan”,  the Philippine Embassy in Singapore visited the Jurong Fishery Port on 12 September 2026.

Jurong Fishery Port, established in 1969, has long been a cornerstone of Singapore’s seafood industry. Built to modernize fish landing and distribution, it replaced older markets at Ellenborough Street and Beach Road, centralizing auctions and strengthening Singapore’s food security. For decades, it has served as the nation’s primary hub where 70–80% of Singapore’s commercial fish supply is landed, connecting regional suppliers to local markets and ensuring that fishmongers and supermarkets have access to fresh seafood.

During the visit, Embassy personnel received a comprehensive tour of the port’s facilities and operations, gaining insights into sustainable practices, the diversity of fish species, seafood heritage, and the livelihoods connected to the industry. The program, conducted by Mr. Kenny Lek, co-founder of Pasarfish, emphasized the importance of environmental sustainability in the seafood supply chain. He encouraged participants to explore alternatives to popular food fish, noting that a diversified palate helps reduce pressure on any single species. 

The MANAMo activity also highlighted the Philippines-Singapore maritime connection, reflecting their shared dependence on the sea for food, livelihoods, trade and connectivity, as well as their linkages within the regional seafood supply chains across Southeast Asia.

The visit culminated in a Filipino-style seafood salu-salo at the Ambassador’s Residence, featuring seafood purchased during the tour. Presented in the form of a communal boodle fight, the meal reinforced Filipino traditions of sharing food and community while promoting a stronger “sea-to-table” sustainability component.

Through this initiative, the Embassy underscored the message of MANA Mo 2026 that the benefits derived from the seas — food, livelihoods, trade, connectivity and culture — come with a corresponding responsibility to ensure that marine resources remain healthy and productive for future generations. /END