Debunking the Fisheries Code: Small fishers lament heavy fines, loss of livelihood
Small fishers complain of extortion from local governments based on the Fisheries Code.
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Small fishers complain of extortion from local governments based on the Fisheries Code.
The alliance Pamalakaya presented the Fishers’ Agenda to electoral candidates.
KALIBUTAN By CLEMENTE BAUTISTA Recently, Republic Act 10654 or the Amended Philippine Fisheries Code was passed, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) was completed only this September. Behind the policy reform are mostly big commercial fishers,...
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