National Federation of Small Fisherfolk Organizations in the Philippines
“Just because it’s natural doesn’t mean it is necessary and priority to restore the bay’s ecosystem. Planting of coconut palm trees along the shores reflects the government’s thrust on Manila Bay rehabilitation which is solely based on external beautification, rather than restoration of its marine and fishery resources,” Fernando Hicap, PAMALAKAYA National Chairperson said in a statement.
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“While it may be an ultimate nightmare for Mr. Duterte, for Filipinos and human rights defenders, it is a critical step towards recovering many counts of Duterte’s crimes against humanity that stemmed from his bloody war on drugs among other policies that fuel grave human rights abuses. The ICC investigation on Duterte’s human rights violations only covers the tip of the iceberg, as scores of high crimes including political killings remain unreported before the international court.
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“We don’t see any problem with rooting for 1Sambayan’s candidates regardless of political affiliation as long as it is a complete turnaround of Duterte’s policies. Basically, we don’t want another leader who would kowtow to China or to any foreign powers at the expense of our national sovereignty and territorial integrity. Likewise, our preferred next set of leaders should have high regard for human rights and democratic freedom, not another strongman posturing who would only continue Duterte’s fascist policies,” Fernando Hicap, PAMALAKAYA National Chairperson and former Anakpawis Party-list representative said in a statement.
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“It is unlikely that we would be able to retrieve our waters from China, not especially under the puppet regime of Mr. Duterte who keeps on kowtowing to the Asian superpower. It would be easier to diplomatically and decisively assert our sovereign rights if a President is not subservient and could stand up to foreign aggressors,” Ronnel Arambulo, a PAMALAKAYA leader said during the fluvial protest in Botolan, Zambales.
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“The Supreme Court mandamus is crystal clear – to rehabilitate Manila Bay and restore its use for fishery resources development and recreational purpose. Reclamation was never mentioned in the mandamus. The DENR should be made to answer on why it keeps on issuing environmental clearances to destructive reclamation projects,” Fernando Hicap, PAMALAKAYA National Chairperson said.
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“Dredging-related stressors such as movement of solid particles, habitat loss, discharging of toxic contaminants, and noise pollution inflict damage to marine biodiversity. It can cause trauma and even death to fish species that thrive in the bottom of the sea. Consequently, it has a huge impact to the livelihood of small fishers who would endure decrease of fish catch,” Fernando Hicap, PAMALAKAYA National Chairperson said in a statement.
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