BFAR experts meet Mariveles fisherfolk

BFAR experts meet Mariveles fisherfolk

Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR R3) experts visited last week a group of fishermen in Mariveles to find out what the agency can do to help them improve their catch and other valuable fishing tips. The BFAR visit is part of the agency’s scoping and validation for the Livelihood and Enterprise Grants under […]

Roman seeks to end “5-6” lending

First District Representative Tony Roman III has filed the Blue Finance for Small-Scale Fisherfolk Act (HB 4856), a measure that seeks to end the exploitative “5-6” lending schemes burdening fishermen and instead provide them with access to just and affordable capital. Roman said the bill aims to uplift small fisherfolk, whom he called “the heroes […]