National Federation of Small Fisherfolk Organizations in the Philippines
“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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“All the DENR has to do is to acknowledge that this controversial beach nourishment project is actually a farce and is failing miserably. It even failed on its supposed objective to beautify, more so to rehabilitate Manila Bay as it is irrelevant to reducing the coliform levels of its waters. Moreover, the project has to be terminated to avoid further expenses,” Fernando Hicap, PAMALAKAYA National Chairperson said in a statement.
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“Legally allowing China to exploit our resources is tantamount to violation of our right to self-determination, and right to utilize national patrimony for national development. We remind the Duterte regime that China aggressively occupies 80% of our exclusive economic zone, robs our marine resources, and harasses our fishermen. How could you expect a country that has no regard for our sovereignty to respect this joint venture?” Fernando Hicap, PAMALAKAYA National Chairperson said in a statement.
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Fishers’ group urged Antiporda to resign over Manila Bay mess Manila, Philippines – “No amount of apologies can change the[…]
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“Wash out or wash in, it doesn’t matter. What’s certain is that the dolomite white sand would fade away somehow. DENR Undersecretary Antiporda should stop making a fool of himself defending the widely-criticized dolomite project.
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Fishers warn Cavite local execs against defying SC order on Manila Bay Manila, Philippines – The national fishers’ group Pambansang[…]
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