LINGAYEN, PANGASINAN – The groundbreaking ceremony for the Pangasinan Bangus Breeding and Hatchery Facility is set to take place on January 31, 2026 in Barangay Arnedo, Bolinao with Governor Ramon V. Guico III leading the event.
Joining the governor in the historic event are Vice Governor Mark Ronald DG. Lambino and Provincial Administrator Manuel O. Luis, Jr., Bolinao Mayor Jesus F. Celeste and 1st District Representative Arthur F. Celeste. The guest of honor and speaker will be Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr.
The PhP238.9 million project, supported by the World Bank, aims to boost the local bangus industry by producing over 100 million bangus fry and 48 million larvae annually. In addition, the facility will benefit around 39,399 fisherfolk, 63 bangus nursery operators, and one bangus satellite hatchery operator in 17 municipalities in Pangasinan.
Earlier, Governor Guico emphasized that the project will help address the shortage of bangus fry in the country, which currently relies on imports from Indonesia. The facility will not only increase production but also provide training and innovation opportunities for small-scale nursery operators and fisherfolk associations.
The groundbreaking, spearheaded by the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist, will feature a blessing and the laying of documents in a time capsule.
(Ruby F. Rayat | PIMRO)
