Marcos vows to boost fisheries sector, modernize post-harvest systems

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured fisherfolk in General Santos City of the government's full backing for the modernization of the fisheries sector, highlighting its critical role in national food security and economic growth.

- By ARGYLL CYRUS GEDUCOS

During his visit to the General Santos Fish Port Complex (GSFPC) yesterday, the President said his administration is determined to upgrade cold storage capacity, strengthen the cold chain system, and build more agricultural and fish ports to preserve catch quality and increase the income of fisherfolk.

“Gagawin namin ang lahat para bubuhayin natin ang industriya ng fisheries dahil pagka pinag-aaralan namin ang mga pangangailangan sa kinakain ng Pilipino, napakahalaga sa diet ng Pilipino ‘yung isda, seafood (We will do everything to revive the fisheries industry because when we look at the Filipino diet, fish and seafood are essential),” he said.