Manila, July 13 -- To boost local production in coastal communities in Davao del Sur, the Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday said it has invested nearly PHP190 million for the establishment of two modern municipal fish ports.

These projects are part of the government's modernization efforts for fisheries infrastructure under the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA), in line with the food security agenda of the Marcos administration.

In a statement, DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said modernization will protect Filipino fishers by minimizing post-harvest losses.

"Modern fish ports are investments in food security," Tiu Laurel said, following their inspection at the ongoing fish port projects in Malalag and Sta...