High fuel costs and a forecast drought are squeezing small-scale fishers, many of whom already turn to construction work to get by. Read more »
Fisherfolk and seaweed farmers in Sorsogon have received more than P14 million worth of livelihood projects from the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). Read more »
A Singaporean diplomat told an Ateneo audience that a calm 2026 does not end the US-China contest. Our history shows what happens when the Philippines lets bigger powers decide where the fighting goes. Read more »
The sardine industry in Zamboanga City is calling for urgent government support as rising fuel costs continue to cut into production, raising concerns about potential impacts on the country’s overall fish supply. Read more »
Support measures are being rolled out in Bicol as the Department of Agriculture (DA) moves to help cushion the impact of rising economic pressures on the agriculture sector. Read more »
Rising fuel prices are forcing more Filipino fishers to stay ashore, threatening livelihoods and putting the country’s fish supply at risk. Advocates urge urgent government action to ease the burden and protect food security. Read more »
