Tawi-Tawi Governor Yshmael “Mang” I. Sali, together with some members of the Provincial Government of Tawi-Tawi, met with Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – Zamboanga Fish Port Complex (PFDA-ZFPC) Port Manager Ignacio M. Yao to discuss the possible establishment of the Tawi-Tawi Integrated Fish Port and Facilities (TIFPF) in Tongsinah, Bongao, August 4 to 5, 2021. 

During the two-day visit, both parties talked about pre-construction requirements which include preparations and procedures to have an efficient fish port operation and management, just like what PFDA-ZFPC embodies. 

In response, Tawi-Tawi LGU ensured full cooperation to have the flagship project realized soon and make Bongao a sub-regional industrial center for marine resources providing work and business opportunities and contributing to provincial and regional economic growth.

TIFPF is a priority infrastructure project of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)’s government for the year 2021.

The provincial government’s visiting team includes Board Members Mr. Sabuddin N. Abdurahim; Mr. Sukarno U. Asri, MD; Mr. Abduljamil S. Ishmael, PhD; and Mr. Allan A. Ahamad, Engr. Wahab Bakil, Atty. Jan S. Jumianjang, and Engr. Borris-Zanzibar Kadil. 

(Mark Angelo N. Perez – Public Information Division with reports and photos from Mary Felice M. Cirilo – PFDA - ZFPC)