Tindagat is a fisher-to-market online partner that supports local fishers in Lubang by giving them opportunities for additional income and providing innovative ways to enhance and sell their goods.
Fueled by a passion for small-scale fishers and responsible consumption, Tindagat created a digital marketplace that streamlines the value chain between producers and consumers. The fishers of Lubang now earn an increased stable income compared to that of the standard value chain. With the help of Tito Jaime Oyao, Tindagat’s Lubang counterpart, the community has also been taught fish processing and financial literacy to improve their livelihood.
As advocates of responsible fishing, Tindagat’s partners use low-impact methods such as line fishing to minimize bycatch and habitat damage. One of its main services known as Top SeaCrate provides consumers with a basket of seasonal catches containing high-quality seafood while protecting the ocean ecosystem of Lubang.
With the help of Better Seafood Philippines, Tindagat aims to improve its services for local fishers and help promote Lubang’s responsibly sourced products to a wider market.
