Cong. Lord Allan Velasco lauds DOTR port projects in Marinduque

Laylay Port. Further development to improve trade in the area.

The projected completion of five port projects in Marinduque will soon be realized with news coming from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) conveyed to Marinduque Congressman Lord Allan Velasco.

Velasco commended the efforts made by the DOTr in coordination with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Marinduque District Office as agencies tasked with the bidding and implementation process of said port projects. 

One at Polo Island and another port project in Biga (Sta. Cruz) .
Photo: Daniel Emir Tumanon

A total of P 95-million has been allocated under the supervision of the two agencies to bring the much needed infrastructures for ports projects, specifically in barangays Polo and Biga in Santa Cruz, barangays Suha and Marlangga in Torrijos, and barangay Laylay in Boac.

View from Suha where tourism industry will be improved with the needed port infra;
as well as in Marlangga (Torrijos)

Velasco is positive that "these ports will help our barangays who mainly depend on fishing for livelihood by improving trade in their areas". 

He is hopeful that "the completion of these ports can also help supplement the province’s major port in Balanacan to enhance the local tourism industry in Marinduque".