By Dr. Rafael D. Guerrero III The Philippines is endowed with more than 400,000 hectares of inland waters consisting of lakes, marshes, rivers and reservoirs. In such waters abound freshwater fishes, mollusks and crustaceans. Inland waters are part of the country’s municipal waters which include...
Saying the Mindoro oil spill was avoidable had concerned government agencies strictly enforced maritime protocols, a fisherfolk group said the owner of the motor tanker (MT) Princess Empress should be held liable as well as concerned agencies that will be found negligent in allowing the said vessel...
As the ongoing dredging activities in the Southern part of Manila Bay continues to "affect" the municipal capture fisheries, a group of fisherfolk will be seeking for a dialogue with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) officials to present the adverse impacts of such on...
A progressive fisherfolk group warned Friday, Feb. 10, that the planned establishment of “fisherfolk settlement areas” could lead to “massive” displacement of local fisherfolk and their families. Fisherman (Pixabay) In a press statement, the fishers’ group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has warned against those that will try to encroach the Philippine waters that it will "vigilantly" monitor any developments in the West Philippine Sea, especially after the recent in-person discussion between President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and...
Lay down your security plan to protect the West Philippine Sea against foreign aggressors, particularly China, a fishers' group challenged the newly appointed National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año on Sunday, Jan. 15. West Philippine Sea (FILE PHOTO FROM AFP) In a statement sent to the press,...
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...
