PAMALAKAYA trooped Chinese Consulate to protest ‘coast guard law’

“China can’t just order its naval forces to shoot anyone that they consider as foreigners to the maritime waters that they illegally claim. This legislation would heighten the antagonistic approach of Chinese militias against Filipino fishers conducting economic activities within our own fishing grounds. It deserves a strong condemnation and defiance not only from the Filipino people but also from the people of the claimant countries of the South China Sea,” Salvador France, Secretary General of PAMALAKAYA said during the protest.

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Fishers’ group promotes fresh produce at “Bagsakan” solidarity and agri-fishery fair

“Walang katotohanang may shortage ng tilapia, dahil halos hindi na nga ito maibenta ng mga mangingisda sa dami ng supply. Sa pagdedeklara ng DA na may kakulangan sa tilapia, nangangamba kaming maging batayan ito para mag-angkat. Sa importasyon, laging talo ang mga maliliit na mangingisda dahil lalong bumabagsak ang presyo ng produkto namin,” Ronnel Arambulo, PAMALAKAYA leader in Laguna de Bay said during the Bagsakan event.

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