A PROJECT PROPOSAL

1. PROJECT TITLE: SOLAR FISH DRYING

2. PROPONENT:
Type
Name
Address:

: Fisherfolk Association
: ASOSASYON HAN PARAGBULAD HA CATBALOGAN (APCAT)
: Catbalogan City

3. CONTACT PERSON:
3.1 Name/Position : Mr. Diosdado Carisma
Association President
3.2 Address
: Catbalogan City
3.3 Phone Number : None
3.4 E-mail address : None
4. BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS: TWO MILLION PESOS (PhP 2.00 M)
5. FUND SOURCE:
5.1 Requested funds from DA PhP 2.0 Million
5.2 Counter part funds 5.3 Funds from other sources .. 5.4 Total. PhP 2.0 million
6.0 BACKGROUND/RATIONALE
The Philippine government in its development plan indicated fisheries together with
agriculture as the solid components of the economy. Fisheries function as a bridge between sea
and land and as tools for possible sustainable rural development, environmental monitoring, and
national security (Matusda and Lim, 1988). Furthermore, it provides economic opportunities,
business, employment, foreign exchange earnings and foreign exchange savings, and research
development.
The poverty incidence of families in Samar for the first semester of 2015 as reported by
National Statistics Authority recorded at 41.8%, being the highest among the six provinces in
Region VIII. The agriculture and fishery sectors are the most affected groups on this aspect.
With the present situation, the fishery industry must aspire to improve its performance, as
well as develop techniques and adopt workable strategies to improve the lives of fisherfolks among
coastal communities. The fishery industry likewise must strive to become an active partner in
effecting economic development efforts in order to attain the food security agenda of the
government at the turn of the century and onward.
7.0 OBJECTIVES
7.1 To improve the economic conditions of the targeted beneficiaries through an
intervention program in post-harvest fisheries.
7.2 To introduce an alternative fish drying method to the beneficiaries through the
adoption of the solar dryer in the production of dried fish and other fishery products.
7.3 To produce processed fishery products that meet the standards of safety and quality.

8.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

8.1 Project Logical Framework (attached sheet)

8.2 Location. The project will be implemented in the City of Catbalogan, particulary at
Barangay Payao, considering the availability of adequate area for drying and processing.
8.3 Beneficiaries. There will be 25 targeted project beneficiaries (Barangay Payao (5),
Guinsorongan (8) and Bunu-anan (12). The beneficiaries are dried fish producers and suppliers and
fisherfolk in the barangays previously mentioned.
8.4 Component
The project components are the following:
8.4.1 Capability building Activities. These include attendance of beneficiaries to
seminars and hands-on training, particularly on Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP),
post-harvest processing technology, simple bookkeeping and project management.
8.4.2
Infrastructure Development Component.
This includes the
construction/rehabilitation of the various facilities (processing area, warehouse/storage, solar
dryers, and other facilities necessary for the project).
8.4.3 Processing/Production Component. This involve the actual post-harvest
processing and dried fish production. Fishery products to be processed include: mackerel (hasahasa), sardines (tamban), rabbitfish (danggit), squid (no-os), slipmouth (sap-sap) and others.
8.4.4 Marketing and Distribution. Processed produced will be sold locally, as well
as in Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, Bicol, Cebu, and even Metro Manila. The assistance of the
DTI as regards marketing and distribution shall be sought.
8.4.5 Monitoring and Evaluation. To ensure success of the project, a system of
monitoring and evaluation shall be in place. These include monitoring on production outputs,
financial status of the operation, as well as identifying gaps and problems encountered by the
beneficiaries relative to project implementation. Effective feedback mechanisms shall be installed
to address pressing concerns of the beneficiaries.
9.0 PROJECT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (attach sheet)
10.0 SUSTAINABILITY PLANS
The operation of the project managed by the association will be sustained. This could be
accomplished with the concerted efforts of the beneficiaries, the agencies involved, particularly
those who committed themselves in the planning and implementation phases.
To further sustain it, the following strategies will be implemented:
a. continuous education of the members of the association.
b. strengthened fisherfolk association and LGU partnership
c. strengthen linkages between the fisherfolk association with agencies and organizations
of similar product line of operation
11. SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT/EXPECTED BENEFITS
The following are the benefits expected from the project:
a. increase income and improved lives of the beneficiaries
b. generate employment in the community where the project is located
c. reduce post-harvest losses of fishery products
d. supply of safe and good quality processed products for wider area of distribution
e. maximize resources utilization
f. technology/good practices can be replicated in other coastal communities

LOGICAL FRAMEWORK OF THE PROJECT

(for the First Year of Project Implementation)
Project Title
: SOLAR FISH DRYING
Location
: Barangay Payao, Catbalogan City
Target Beneficiaries: 25 fisherfolk members of the APCAT
Objective
Statements

Specific
Activities
Capability
building
Activities:
Conduct
of
training
on
Current good
manufacturing
practices
(CGMP)

Output
Desired
(success
Indicators)

Means of Verification

100%
Certificates of
beneficiaries
attendance
completed
the training
session

Target
Completion
Dates

Assumptions

First
Knowledge
Quarter
desired
have
(Q1) of the been acquired
year

Training on
financial
management
and record
keeping
Hands-on
Training on
post-harvest
processing of
various fishery
products.
Training on
market
matching and
product
packaging
Construction
and
fabrication of
solar drying
facilities at the
identified site
Construction
of warehouse
and
processing
center
In the
site
identified
Production of
solar
dried
fish

Items
Accomplishment Report
completed
and
delivered on
time
100%
completed

Accomplishment Report

Product
Production report
processed
meet
the
desired
quantity and
quality

Second
Quarter
(Q2)
Second
Quarter
(Q2)

Documents for
fabrication
is
complete

Materials
required
complete
delivered
time

Third
& Processes
Fourth
properly
Quarter
observed
(Q3 & Q4)

are
and
on

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Objective
Statements

Specific
Activities
Marketing of
produce

Monitoring
and
Evaluation

Output
Desired
(success
Indicators)
Desired
target
income and
profit
achieved
Complete
data have
been
obtained;
feedback
have been
provided

Means of Verification

Financial reports

Target
Completion
Dates

Assumptions

Third
&
Fourth
Quarter
(Q3 & Q4)

Distribution
strategies were
appropriate;
Products are of
good quality
Regular
and
continuous
monitoring;
problems/issues
resolved

Progress
report/monitoring/evaluation Year-round
reports

Note: Succeeding operations will be devoted to the production of dried fish, and possible expansion of
production areas and volume.

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BREAKDOWN OF BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS
Quantity

2
4
1
1
1
1
4
2

Unit

Description

units
units
unit
unit
unit
unit
pcs
units

EQUIPMENT
Chest Freezers
Plastic sealer
Vacuum sealing machine
Motorcycle with side carriage
Weighing scale
Digital weighing scale
Stainless working tables
Electric fan
Sub-Total

10
5
20

pcs

10
10

pcs
Pcs.

Supplies and Materials

Plastic tubs
Plastic drums, 200 l capacity
Garden hose
Knives
Plastic trays (perforated)
Styrophore boxes
Assorted kitchen utensils
Calculator
Emergency lamp
Flashlights
Bolo
Trash bins
Plastic pails
Plastic basins
Miscellaneous
Sub-Total

Estimated
Unit Cost
(PhP)

Estimated
Total Cost
(PhP)

50,000
1500
75,000.00
70,000.00
1500.00
1500.00
12,000.00
1500.00

100,000.00
3,000.00
75,000.00
70,000.00
1500.00
1500.00
48,000.00
3000.00
302,000.00

1200.00
1760.00
100

12,000.00
8800.00
2000.00
300.00
10,000.00
4000.00
1000.00
400.00
2400.00
1160.00
600.00
500.00
2800.00
3000.00
5000.00
53,960.00

1,000.00
400.00

Cost of capability building activities

Rehabilitation of processing center and
warehouse
Project monitoring and administrative expenses
2

units

SOLAR DRYERS
Cost for dried fish production to include
raw materials (fresh fish, transport and
marketing cost, and other labor
expenses
GRAND TOTAL:

300,000.00
300,000.00
100,000.00
227,011.87

454,023.74

490,016.26
PhP 2,000,000.00

Remarks

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BASELINES AND ASSUMPTIONS
A. Raw materials Requirement for 1 unit solar Drier
Raw material
Quantity required
Danggit (rabbitfish)
5 banyeras
No-os (Squid)
175 kgs
Mackerel (pinikat)
4 banyeras
TOTAL
Note: 1 banyera is estimated @ 30 kilograms

Unit price
PhP 2,800
120.00/kilo
2,000.00

Total Cost
PhP 14,000.00
21,000.00
8,000.00
PhP 43,000.00/DAY

Unit price
PhP 500.00/kg
650.00/kg
200.00/kg

Total Cost
PhP 30,000.00
26,000.00
9,600.00
PhP 65,600.00

B. Finished Product (Dried fish) Produced Daily

Raw material
Danggit (rabbitfish)
No-os (Squid)
Mackerel (pinikat)
TOTAL

Quantity produced
60 kgs
40 kgs
48 kgs
148 kgs

C. Prices of raw materials (fresh fish)

2.1 Fresh Danggit -.. PhP 2,800/banera (35 kilograms/banyera)
Volume of dried fish produced = 12 kilograms @ PhP 500-650/kilo
2.2 Squid (no-os)..PhP 4,200/banyera (35 kilograms/banyera= 120 Pesos /kilo
Volume of dreied squid produced = 8 kilograms @ 650-750 pesos/kilogam
2.3 Herring (tamban) . PhP 2,000/banyera
Volume of dried herring produced= 15-20 kilos @ PhP 80-100/kilogram
2.4 Slipmouth (sap-sap) PhP 1,000/banyera (30-35 kilos per banyera)
Volume produced = 15-20 kilos @ PhP 80-100/kilo
2.5 Anchovy (dilis) .PhP 800/banyera (30-35 kilograms/banyera)
Volume produced = 10 kilograms @ Php 100.00/kilogram
2.5 Mackerel (hasa-hasa-pinikat) PhP 2,000/banyera (30-35 kilograms/banyera)
Volume produced = 12 15 kilograms @ Php 200.00/kilogram
2.6 Mackerel (hasa-hasa-small size) .. PhP 1,500/banyera (30-35 kilos/banyera)
Volume produced = 20 kilograms @ PhP 90-100>00per kilogram
3. Market Destination
3.1 pick-up on site
3.2 Eastern Samar, Northern Samar, Bicol Province, Bohol, and Cebu
4. Seasonality of Raw Materials
4.1 Rabbitfish (danggit) year round
4.2 sardines, slipmouth, anchovies all year-round
4.3 peak season April-June (abundant raw materials; hence price is low)
4.4 Lean months October January (price of raw material is high)
4.5 Squid (dark phase of moon) ----- 3 6 banyeras/day is available at source
(days with moon) 1 3 banyeras/day supply of raw materials