THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has approved a budget of P50 million for the construction of a modern fish landing and trading facility in Barangay Bonbon. This project is set to bolster the city’s fisheries sector.
Funded through the General Appropriations Act and the Department of Budget and Management, the initiative aims to enhance fish handling, storage, and trading operations.
Construction is scheduled to begin within the year, promising a significant boost for local fisherfolk and seafood traders.
A DA technical team has already started collecting data to evaluate the project's feasibility.
Yesterday, June 24, stakeholders gathered at the Bulua Fish Landing Area to discuss engineering plans and design considerations.
Participants included representatives from the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority, Coshwa President Irene Floro and her team, and Mary Sean L. Molig, acting general manager of City Economic Enterprises and Business Development Administration.
The proposed facility will have a capacity of three metric tons per day, aligned with the city’s annual fish volume.
Its design includes several key amenities, such as an ice plant (developed through a public-private partnership), cold storage facilities, a digital price monitoring system, wastewater treatment and recycling systems, an administrative building, a food court, a seafood dining area, ample parking for various vehicle types, and a solar power system for sustainable energy.
Addressing community concerns, the design process is actively considering traffic management and odor control measures.
A task force will oversee daily operations to ensure the smooth functioning of the system.
Additionally, a Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Public Works and Highways is underway for the installation of weighing scales at the site, which will further streamline fish trade processes.
This project aims to empower fisherfolk, improve the fish supply chain, and promote sustainable practices in the city’s fisheries sector.
With these developments, Bonbon is poised to become a key hub for seafood trading, not only in the city but also in the region.
