Plaridel, Quezon

Siain Port

From Copra Trade to Community Pier in Plaridel

PUBLISHED January 7, 2018

PHOTOS | WORDS BY MARIANO SAYNO

Siain Port is one of those places that doesn’t announce itself loudly. It’s a long pier stretching into Lamon Bay, shaped by decades of fishing life, former trade activity, and everyday routines that continue quietly along the coast. What you see today is a working community space—functional, weathered, and deeply tied to local livelihoods.

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Every time I walk toward Siain Port, the first thing that hits me is the line of the pier itself—long, straight, and stretching into Lamon Bay like it’s pointing somewhere beyond the horizon. It’s simple, almost understated. Fishermen move at their own pace, nets laid out, fish drying in the sun, conversations carried by the sea breeze. You know what? It doesn’t try to impress, and that’s exactly why it works.

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Siain sits in a coastal barangay of Plaridel, sometimes loosely referenced alongside nearby Buenavista, and for years it has served as a practical gateway between land and sea. Mapping sources place it roughly between 13.95–13.97°N and 122.02–122.28°E, but standing here, coordinates feel less important than the rhythm of daily life unfolding along the jetty.

ABOVE: Siain Port is a lively hub for fishermen, where they prepare, dry, and sell local delicacies like tuyo and bislad, offering a taste of traditional Filipino flavors to visitors and locals alike.

This pier wasn’t always as quiet as it is today. Local accounts point to a time, particularly from the mid-20th century through the 1970s and 1980s, when Siain Port handled copra shipments and supported more significant commercial activity. It played a modest but meaningful role in regional trade, before gradually shifting toward what it is now—a port focused on fishing, small cargo, and community use. That transition feels visible in the structure itself: sturdy, weathered, and adapted rather than replaced.

What Defines Siain Port

The pier is a mix of concrete and wood, extending cleanly into the bay. From a photographer’s perspective, it’s almost textbook—strong leading lines, open skies, and human activity spaced naturally along the frame. There’s a small lighthouse or marker nearby, subtle but helpful for scale, and open areas where fish are sorted or dried right on the pier. It’s rustic, functional, and quietly photogenic.

ABOVE: Siain Port in Plaridel is a beloved landmark that holds deep sentimental value for the locals, offering visitors a chance to explore its charming old pier walkway

Despite its low profile, Siain Port appears in official port listings, including Philippine Ports Authority materials. Port registries even recognize it under the code PHSIN, which tells you something important: this isn’t just a forgotten structure. It’s still part of the wider regional port network. Recent procurement and maintenance references suggest ongoing attention from authorities, even if large commercial traffic remains limited.

Fishing Life and Coastal Ecology

Fishing defines the pace here. Local writeups mention a wide variety of catches—tanigue, banlug, bulihos, and many more—sometimes described as “over a hundred types,” more as a reflection of lived experience than formal surveys. What matters is that the pier is active. Boats come and go close to shore, fish are processed right where they’re landed, and the port continues to support everyday livelihoods.

As a photographer or researcher, this is where the story deepens. The pier isn’t staged. It’s worked. And that honesty shows in every frame.

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What Defines Siain Port

Fishing Life and Coastal Ecology

Access, Movement, and Practical Notes

A Quiet Working Port

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ARCHITECTURE HERITAGE

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NATURAL & MAN-MADE ATTRACTIONS

FESTIVALS & EVENTS

LOCATIONS
PROVINCES

ARCHITECTURE
HERITAGE

CHURCHES
FAITH

NATURAL & MAN-MADE
ATTRACTIONS

FESTIVALS &
EVENTS