Congressman Pacquiao, Sarangani Governor join hands with the Alcantara Group to help replenish Luzon Bangus stocks

MALAPATAN, Sarangani (June 13, 2011) – Rep. Manny Pacquiao, Alsons Aquaculture Corporation executive vice president Alex Alcantara (left) and Governor Migs Dominguez inspect Monday, June 13, part of the five million Bangus (Milkfish) fry to replenish Bangus stocks in Pangasinan and other areas in Luzon that were severely depleted by the recent fish kill. Governor Dominguez and Congressman Pacquiao are sending Bangus fry provided by Finfish Hatcheries based in Malapatan, Sarangani. Finfish Hatcheries along with Alsons Aquaculture Corporation form part of the aquaculture business unit of the Alcantara Group- the single biggest producer and processor of milkfish in the Philippines today- providing half of the country's bangus fry requirement. The two officials and the Alcantara Group will make sure that the packed fry are promptly transported to Luzon where they can arrive just in time to restock the Bangus population and help revive the milkfish industry in Pangasinan and other affected areas. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)