The recent ruling of the Supreme Court (SC) against the 2005-Joint Marine Seismic Undertaking (JMSU) between the Philippines, Vietnam, and China in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) only gives the country more reason not to pursue the joint oil and gas exploration with China, a fishers'...
Starting the year with a visit to China, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos Jr. must not forget to assert the country's rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and demand an end to the intimidating presence of Chinese militia and large fishing vessels to Filipino fishers, a fishers' group...
Despite welcoming the temporary ban of some imported fish, a fisher group is urging the government to make it a permanent prohibition to help struggling fisherfolk in the country. A fisherman in Cavite (Manila Bulletin File Photo) According to thePambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng...
Some 354,905 registered fisherfolk in 24 provinces are expected to benefit from the Philippine Fisheries and Coastal Resiliency (FishCoRe) Project, which seeks to address the problems in the fishery sector, reduce poverty incidence, and ensure food security. In a statement, Malacañang said...
Local fishers were left with no choice but to look for alternative jobs apart from fishing amid the continuous fuel cost hike in the Philippines. A fisherman in Cavite (Manila Bulletin File Photo) Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) National Chairperson Fernando...
SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union - - The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Region 1 had started the distribution of fuel subsidy and cash aid to farmers and fishermen following the Commission on Election’s issuance to the agency of the clearance from the election spending ban. DA Region 1 Director...
Vice presidential candidate Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan said the immediate delivery of assistance to farmers and fisherfolk will be prioritized in a Robredo-Pangilinan administration. Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan (Photo courtesy of Team Kiko) Pangilinan made the remark during a...
As part of its “tigil-palaot” or fishing strike protest amid the big-time oil price hike in the country, fishers’ group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) suspended their fishing operations on Tuesday, March 15. The protests were simultaneously held in major...
Aspiring vice president Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan has demanded the immediate release of the P8-billion fuel subsidy to farmers, fisherfolk, and drivers allocated in the 2022 national budget amid the current surge of oil prices. Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan (TRoPa2022) "May pera sa...
Magsasaka party-list Rep. Argel Cabatbat called on the national government to begin the urgent distribution of fuel subsidies for farmers and fishermen amid the rapidly increasing prices of petroleum products. Magsasaka Partylist Rep. Argel Joseph Cabatbat (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) He is...
Affordable and quality food will help the world-renowned Boracay Island sustain businesses and livelihood of locals, aspiring vice president Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan said as he vowed to push the agenda if elected. Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan (Photo courtesy of the KIKO-LENI 2022)...
The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) has opened its first Agri-Hub in Central Luzon located in Rizal, Nueva Ecija as part of efforts to be more accessible to farmers and fishermen. In the next few weeks, the state-run bank is still targeting to open four more Agri-Hubs – located in Bago...
