29/08/2026
The Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBh), led by Governor Aris Aumentado, reviewed the proposal of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region VII on August 28, 2026, to establish a Blue Port Facility in the Province of Bohol.
The proposal was presented by newly designated Bohol Provincial Fishery Office (PFO) Officer-in-Charge Gaymelo Lopez, together with Assistant Technical Coordinator Pamela Sulcano and Fisheries Infrastructure Engineer Cindy Leah Samijon.
Also joining the presentation were representatives from the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA), led by Liza Quirog and Mary Queen Atup, along with Atty. Alona Cristal of the Provincial Legal Office.
Under the BFAR Fisheries and Coastal Resiliency (FishCoRe) Program, the proposed World Bank-funded facility will include a Landing and Trading Area, Fish Processing Center, Cold Storage and Ice-Making Facilities, Bagsakan Center, Fisheries Training and Learning Center, Fisheries Product Center, Community Enterprise and Livelihood Facilities, and Sustainable Coastal Resource Management and Tourism Support Infrastructure.
The project is expected to strengthen fisheries productivity, improve post-harvest handling, create employment opportunities, enhance local food security, and support economic development, particularly in coastal communities.
The PGBh expressed its support for the initiative, underscoring the importance of strong collaboration between the National Government and Local Government Units in delivering responsive programs and services to Boholanos.
The initiative complements the PGBh’s commitment to building a smart, resilient, inclusive, and sustainable province, consistent with the Strategic Governance Roadmap and Bohol’s sustainable framework as the Philippines’ first and only UNESCO Global Geopark.