National Federation of Small Fisherfolk Organizations in the Philippines
With the funds raised by Pamalakaya from donors and fishing rights youth advocates, 145kg of tilapia were bought directly from the small fisherfolk of Binangonan, Rizal in Laguna Lake with 100kg of rice, were distributed to 200 urban poor families in Brgy. Old Capitol Site in Quezon City and volunteers from the urban poor community in Area 17, Brgy. UP Campus.
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Some of the fisherfolk beneficiaries from Brgy. Maliksi III and Talaba II of the relief distribution organized by Pamalakaya, from the Amihan peasant women organization and fishing rights youth advocates.
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“We assert by rights a government support in a form of economic aid and livelihood subsidy. It should not be less than P10, 000 for each of the poor fishing family who is reeling from the devastating impacts of the pandemic and the strict quarantine,” Bobby Roldan, PAMALAKAYA Vice Chair for Luzon said in a statement.
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On November 21 World Fisheries Day, Pamalaya held a relief mission for the Taal lakeside fishing community in Talisay town, Batangas affected by typhoons Quinta and Rolly, as part of Tulong Anakpawis and Sagip Kanayunan.
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PAMALAKAYA storms DA to demand release of calamity fund for typhoon-hit fisherfolk Manila, Philippines – The militant fishers’ group Pambansang[…]
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“These are not just figures in reports; these are families, our food security front liners, and our fellow Filipinos. Strong typhoons after another struck and devastated coastal communities in the region, home to tens of thousands of fisherfolk. Considered as among the poorest sector in the country, these fishers lost almost everything they had. Although massive relief efforts helped these families to survive, they need long-term aid in a form of livelihood support to help them get back on their feet and resume their journey to fish,” Fernando Hicap, PAMALAKAYA National Chairperson said in a statement.
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