Four sea ports in Bohol’s 2nd District are poised for development within the year, according to a report released on Monday, July 12, 2021.
Rep. Erico Aristotle Aumentado revealed that Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) Bohol Ports Manager James Gantalao showed him the master development plans of Getafe and Talibon towns, as well as barangays Tapal and Poblacion, both in Ubay town during a consultative meeting on Tuesday, July 5, 2021, at the latter’s office in Tagbilaran City.
Aumentado said that when completed, these projects will bring greater economic activity and progress in these said areas.
Physical works on the sea ports will start later this year. For starters, the Getafe port gets P265 million, while Tapal wharf gets P185 million.
Moreover, Tapal Wharf can accommodate bigger barges and container ships that also call on the ports in Leyte and Mindanao – and passenger ships.
Aumentado noted that Cokaliong Shipping Lines is keen to serve the northern part of Bohol.
Not wanting to be left out, Aumentado said Mayors Dave Duallo of Buenavista and Eugene Ibarra of Clarin also requested for additional funds to complete their respective municipal ports. PPA can provide assistance to municipal ports through special arrangements with the local government unit (LGU) officials, the solon explained.