Philippine Fisheries Development Authority – Lucena Fish Port Complex (PFDA-LFPC) inaugurated the new refrigeration facility for commercial operation at the PFDA-LFPC Grounds on November 30, 2023.

The new refrigeration facility is one of the components of the flagship rehabilitation and improvement project of the PFDA-LFPC and was also part of the pilot launching of the Check F.R.E.S.H. Campaign aimed at promoting the highest standards of food safety and sanitation using top-of-the-line facilities for commercial use.

This brand new infrastructure will open new doors for more clients and stakeholders inside the port. The refrigeration facility is part of the PFDA’s mandate of improving efficiency in handling and distribution of fish and fishery products by building post-harvest infrastructure facilities that will help enhance the quality of fishery products. 

PFDA Acting General Manager Atty. Glen A. Pangapalan and PFDA-LFPC Port Manager Custodio L. Balaoing, Jr. led the ribbon cutting, blessing, and ceremonial opening of the new refrigeration facility. They were joined by PFDA Assistant General Manager Ms. Iris R. de Vera and the rest of the PFDA Top Management, officials, port clients, stakeholders, industry partners, and representatives from the local government.

(Public Information Division)