The role of the fisherfolk is important in assuring food security in the country, and so Ronnel Arambulo of Pamalakaya said that the needs of the fishermen must be given priority.
Big fishing vessels, reclamation push fisherfolk deeper in poverty
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Group condemns another Chinese ‘hit-and-run’ incident on PHL waters
“We strongly condemn this collision incident in our territorial waters involving our Filipino fishermen and a Chinese vessel. We call on the authorities to expedite the search and rescue operations for the missing fishing crew and, as much as possible, must be returned to their families safe.”
Fisherfolk group calls for ratification of int’l labor pact
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com MANILA — The Philippine government should do its best to protect the rights of the country’s 300,000 fishing industry workers. This was the statement made by the Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) last week to President Benigno Aquino III as Pamalakaya chairman Fernando attended an international…
La Union Fisherfolk Continue to Fight for Their Livelihood
By JOAN GARCIA Bulatlat.com Agoo, LA UNION — Manong George has been a fisherman all his life. Fishing is not just his primary source of income but also his family’s source of food. Despite the natural dangers of fishing, fisherfolks also have to contend with the restrictions being imposed by commercial vessels. Manong George said,…
Militarization Stalks Fisherfolk Protesting Oil and Gas Exploration
Since the fisherfolk have begun opposing the oil and gas exploration activities of NorAsian Energy Ltd, an Australian company, along the shores of Argao and Sibonga, the military has intensified their operations in the are, tearing down posters, confronting leaders and members of the local fisher folk organization, and interrogating village officials regarding the activities…