Romualdez Pledges Support to Enhance Philippines' Cold Chain System
Reelected Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez promises to back the government's efforts to modernize and expand the cold chain system in the Philippines. This initiative aims to benefit fisherfolk nationwide by reducing transportation and production costs. Romualdez's commitment follows President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's inspection of the General Santos Fish Port Complex and emphasizes the importance of innovative and modern facilities to support fishermen.
The government’s initiative to modernize and expand the country’s cold chain system aims to improve the livelihood of fisherfolk nationwide. Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez pledged support from the lower chamber for this infrastructure development. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr recently inspected the General Santos Fish Port Complex, which is crucial for the tuna industry. The Department of Agriculture's projects at the port include the expansion and improvement of GSFPC Package II and the construction of the GSFPC cold storage.
Romualdez emphasized that the increase in fish ports and cold storage facilities will reduce transportation and production costs for fishermen. He assured that Congress will support the construction of more innovative and modern facilities. President Marcos stressed the importance of modern fish ports and expanded cold chain facilities in Region XII (Soccsksargen) to preserve the quality and safety of perishable goods like food, vaccines, and medicines. He also promised reduced production and transportation costs for fishermen.
According to the source: Inquirer.net.
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