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on 24-10-2007 14:00
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Finally after the soft opening two weeks ago, the Pagadian City Fish Port was officially opened last October 23, 2007 by the city Government led by Honorable City Mayor Samuel S. Co together with other city officials, employees and fish brokers, PCFP employees and other guest to include the local media.
In his opening message, Mayor Co said that with the opening officially of the Pagadian City Fish Port, problems and concern regarding the administration of the said edifice will be smoothly administered and this will surely become one of the economic enterprise of the city government. Before it was officially opened, a mass was officiated by San Pedro Parish Minister Rev. Fr. Dodong Jumau-as participated by the city officials and guests. The main program was opened by City Mayor Samuels S. Co and followed by other speakers who in one way or another had shared joy and challenges for the success of the said economic enterprise. Governor Auring Cerilles who was ably represented by Board Member Nonong Fucoy, while Congressman Tony Cerilles of the 2nd District was also represented by Board Member Revi Sumalinog who said that, “with the Fish Port officially opened, the fisherfolks of the 2nd district will be benefited”. In his opening message, Mayor Co stressed that safety measures had been added by the Fish Port Management to have 24 hours delivery of fresh, clean and safe fish to the consumers. Mayor Co added that, the P115-M fish port is for the people of Pagadian, and this should be supported by the Pagadianons. In an separate press conference with the city mayor, Co further elaborate that this economic enterprise can be compared to other national government such as the Philippine Fish port Development Authority (PFDA), however fees cannot be compared though that there are special fees added to maintain the port. “as of this time we cannot possibly be compared this Fish Port like in General Santos City, Sarangani province and even, our nearest competitor, the Tukuran Fish Port, in our effort to have an income because in the first place it is owned by the city government thru its economic enterprise division.” If those fish ports are low in fees, as of this time we have to operate it with so much concern in order to be progressive in its operation, well, on the matter of the increase in fish price, it may be, but we have some special concerns that are not found in those fish ports. But definitely, it will be the same pricing ” He said. Security of the Fish Port is now augmented with the help of the 904th PNP Maritime Police under SPO4 Opao and the City Agriculture-Fishery Division in order to solve the problem of thief, extortion, and even “bugsik” the term for asking fish direct from fishing vessels. As of today, 18 “mamugsikay ang nadakpan sa atong fishery law officers, their equipments are in our position and their small boats” ,However for human consideration they will not be penalized for now, we give them warning not to do it again.” The Mayor said.
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