Cong. Rommel Rico T. Angara joins PFDA representatives led by Ms. Gina Reyes, Mayor Aurora Taay, Vice Governor Patrick Angara, Provincial Administrator Shierwin Taay, and members of the Sangguniang Bayan during the groundbreaking ceremony for the ₱95.26-million Dingalan Fish Port, 10-MT Ice Plant, and Ice Storage Facilities in Dingalan, Aurora on May 28, 2026. The project aims to strengthen the local fisheries sector and improve the livelihood of fisherfolk in the municipality.
By: Jason De Asis
DINGALAN, Aurora — The municipality of Dingalan officially broke ground on Thursday May 28, 2026 for the construction of a new fish port and 10-metric ton (MT) ice plant and ice storage facilities aimed at strengthening the local fishing industry and improving the livelihood of fisherfolk in the area.
The ₱95.26-million project is being implemented through the partnership of the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Dingalan and the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), with support from the national government.
The planned facility will include a fish port with a trading hall and office, an ice plant and ice storage facilities, a powerhouse equipped with a solar panel system, and three public toilets designed to support fishing operations and market activities in the municipality.
Cong. Rommel Rico T. Angara said the project seeks to address the needs of local fisherfolk by providing proper storage and preservation facilities for fish products, reducing post-harvest losses, and improving the overall efficiency of fish trading in Dingalan.
The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Cong. Rommel Rico T. Angara, PFDA representatives led by Ms. Gina Reyes and her team, Mayor Aurora Taay, members of the Sangguniang Bayan, Provincial Administrator Shierwin Taay, Vice Governor Patrick Angara, barangay officials, and fisherfolk from various communities in the municipality.
Local leaders described the project as a result of close coordination between the LGU and national government agencies to bring sustainable development projects to Dingalan’s coastal communities.
The fish port and ice plant project is expected to boost the municipality’s fisheries sector and generate long-term economic opportunities for residents dependent on fishing and related industries.
Mayor Aurora Taay also thanked all stakeholders and community members who supported the initiative, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in achieving inclusive growth and development in Aurora province.