President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday led the inauguration of the upgraded Iloilo Fish Port Complex, an ₱885.1-million modernization and capacity expansion project spearheaded by the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA).
As the only PFDA regional fish port in the Visayas, the Iloilo Fish Port serves as a vital hub for fisheries trade and agro-fishery businesses in Western Visayas. With commercial leasing spaces and its natural harbor location ideal for inter-island trade, the port is poised to boost regional economic activity.
The Iloilo Fish Port Complex now supports over 1,400 fisheries industry players. Within its market hall are 21 licensed fish brokers with 369 helpers, 503 fish traders (viajeros) assisted by 344 aides, 66 overland suppliers, seven vessel operators, and 37 retailers supported by 74 staff—forming a fast-moving, integrated supply chain.
The port receives catch from the rich fishing grounds of Western Visayas, including coastal towns in Iloilo and nearby provinces like Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, and parts of Negros. ### (Photos by Jay Morales, DA-OSEC)
