Fishers’ group condemns killing of 2 farmers in Catanduanes, demands accountability from military and police

“This brutal atrocity is brought about by the fascist mindset of the military and police. They are engrossed in deep paranoia, as they clearly know that they are hated by the people, thus, they immediate response is to pull the trigger without the necessary verification. We condole with the bereaved families and demand justice for the victims,” HIcap ended.

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BFAR urged to execute Supreme Court Mandamus, reject Bulacan airport project

“The BFAR is politically, legally, and morally obliged to protect Manila Bay’s marine biodiversity and ecology against any destructive types of activities, especially reclamation which is long proven to be disastrous not only to the environment, but also to the socio-economic rights of the fisherfolk. BFAR should carry out at any cost the SC order by issuing a public statement rejecting reclamation, or an administrative order strengthening the protection of marine conservation areas against reclamation in Manila Bay,” Fernando Hicap, PAMALAKAYA National Chairperson said in a statement.

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