- Two 40-footer refrigerated container vans were turned over to the Bohol provincial government on April 14 by the Department of Transportation and the Philippine Ports Authority
- The reefer vans are meant to help local fishermen preserve their catch before delivery to markets
- The turnover followed inauguration of the new Passenger Terminal Building in Tagbilaran Port
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) turned over today (April 14) two 40-footer refrigerated container vans to the provincial government of Bohol under the “Palamigan ng Bayan” program.
Transportation Secretary Tugade presented the cold storage facilities to Bohol Governor Arthur Yap, in the presence of other Bohol LGU officials, after inauguration of the new Passenger Terminal Building in Tagbilaran Port.
The “Palamigan ng Bayan” program was launched by DOTr in partnership with PPA to help local fishermen preserve their catch before delivery to local markets and other areas.
On 12 March 2021, the DOTr, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Energy signed a tripartite Memorandum of Agreement that strengthened and expanded implementation of the program.
Under the MOA, the three agencies will formulate and implement policies and activities necessary to ensure program; establish standard operating procedures for a coherent coordination mechanism; ensure stability of price and affordable supply of agri-fishery products in support of the food resiliency program of the DA; develop new and emerging technologies for the agri-fishery sector in collaboration with research and development institutions and other stakeholders; and provide technical and other support services to local farmers and fisherfolks; and encourage the continuing technology innovation.
The “Palamigan ng Bayan” is also part of efforts of the DOTr Maritime Sector to bolster government response to the economic crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
