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San Fernando

DA and LU Meet on Agri-Fishery Port Project

ELYU Herald Staff 02 Jun 2026, 06:30

La Union Governor and DA Undersecretary discuss P2-billion Poro Point Agri-Fishery Port plan in San Fernando.

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According to the PGLU, Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary Arrey Perez met with La Union Governor Mario Eduardo C. Ortega on May 29, 2026, in San Fernando City to discuss plans for an Agri-Fishery Port at Poro Point. The meeting focused on the proposed project’s development and its potential impact.

The planned Poro Point Agri-Fishery Port aims to attract investors and strengthen the agriculture and fisheries sectors in La Union. Undersecretary Perez reviewed the initial project plan and provided recommendations for its construction.

Representatives from the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA) presented their proposed construction plan. The port is planned for a four-hectare area within the Poro Point Freeport Zone, with an estimated P2 billion allocated for its three phases.

Once operational, the port is expected to facilitate the sale of various products, including fish, rice, fruits, corn, coffee beans, sugarcane, and fertilizers. Governor Ortega directed involved agencies to collaborate for efficient project implementation, balancing economic growth with environmental protection.

Various stakeholders and partner agencies, including the Provincial Government of La Union, Construction Industry Arbitration Commission, Department of Development Region I, and Poro Point Management Corporation, attended the meeting and expressed their support. Discussions from this meeting are expected to be presented to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for further action.

SOURCE: PGLU