Manila, June 9 -- The Philippine Statistics Authority in Davao Region (PSA-11) reported that regional fisheries production in the first quarter of 2025 reached 16,126.40 metric tons (MT), marking a 17.8 percent increase from the 13,694.99 MT recorded in the same period last year.

The fisheries sector in the region comprises four subsectors: commercial, marine municipal, inland municipal and aquaculture.

"These statistics primarily serve as input for compiling the performance of agriculture and national accounts. The data sets are also crucial for policymaking and program implementation aimed at developing the fisheries sector," the agency said in its report dated June 4.

Among the provinces, Davao Oriental's production notably increase...