Tag: fisherfolk
Fisherfolk group in Sorsogon concludes ‘Season of Creation’ with photo and...
The event aimed to raise awareness about ongoing environmental destruction in Sorsogon and its impact on local communities
Philippine group blames destructive projects, unregulated fishing for depleted fish stocks
PAMALAKAYA criticized the ongoing fishing regulations that they claim disproportionately harm small-scale and subsistence fishers
Fisher group decries PH Army harassment of Zambales fishers
“The military should have no business with Pamalakaya’s members and the organization’s legitimate activities,” said Pamalakaya
Laguna fisherfolk face livelihood threat from floating solar project
The group emphasized the need for a balance between renewable energy development and the rights of local communities.
Church group starts fund drive for relief of oil spill-affected areas
The funds raised will be used for the relief and clean-up efforts not just in Mindoro but also in other dioceses affected by the tragedy
Troubled waters: Residents say dredging project used to mine black sand
Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba Sr. adamantly denied that the contractors are mining black sand in the town of Aparri
Troubled Waters: Fisherfolk suffer poor catch as gov’t dredging project begins
A project meant to help restore a major river in Aparri has wreaked havoc on the livelihood of local fisherfolk
Fisherfolk union warns against joint energy exploration with China
Pamalakaya said the proposed venture will only “institutionalize and further the Chinese plunder” of the country's marine and energy resources
Greens, fisherfolk call for review of gov’t reclamation projects
In a letter, the group requested the Environment department “to bring utmost attention to reclamation issues”
Fisherfolk hold protest action against lifting of open-pit mining ban
The protesters said the government’s decision to allow open-pit mining operations will severely affect rivers, seas, and marine biodiversity
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