ZAMBOANGA City Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar has convened the Task Force Pantalan to tackle measures to prevent proliferation of illegal ports in this city.
This, as Salazar has ordered the implementation of strict measures to prevent illegal activities utilizing the ports.
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) reported that there are 66 private ports and 22 government ports in the city.
However, Salazar said that only 11 of the 66 private wharves are registered and with permits based on the records from the City Agriculturist Office.
She said these are those operated and own by local canning and fishing firms.
She said these ports owned by canning and fishing firms are located in the following areas: Universal, Permex, and Jordan in the village of Ayala; PMI and NZUE in the village of Baliwasan; RJA in the village of Bolong; AMR, and Universal in the village of Cawit; Bigfish in the village of Recodo); Nancy in the village of Sangali; and, YL in the village of Talisayan. (Bong Garcia/SunStar Philippines)