Marcos inspects rehabilitated fish port in Pangasinan

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President Ferdinand Marcos visited the newly rehabilitated Sual fish port in Pangasinan, which cost P600 million and was developed by the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority. During his visit, Marcos interacted with personnel from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources who are operating in the West Philippine Sea, some of whom had recently encountered incidents involving the Chinese Coast Guard. The upgraded fish port includes several modern facilities such as a cold storage unit, processing areas, market halls, and administrative buildings. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel stated that Marcos aims to enhance all national fish ports to manage surplus catches effectively, stabilize fish prices, and reduce losses for fishermen. The Sual fish port, originally established in the 1990s, now has updated infrastructure to support both domestic and international seafood markets.

Bias read (Center): The article provides a balanced account of the event, focusing on the physical improvements made to the fish port and the potential economic benefits for fishers. It mentions the president's involvement and the planned expansion of similar projects across the country, but does not exhibit overtly sl