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The commitment comes to life in “Padagos, Bulan,” a community-based sustainability initiative in Bulan, Sorsogon.

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A farmer’s group on Wednesday decried the lack of government aid to fisherfolk, saying that there are fewer and fewer of them going out to sea. 

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Small fisherfolk have halted operations as diesel prices surge, with groups warning of rising production costs.

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The municipal governments of Balaoan, Bangar, Caba, Santol and Sudipen in this province have provided fuel subsidy to farmers, fisherfolk and tricycle drivers and operators to help them cope with the high cost of petroleum products.

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Coast Guard seeks help finding six fishermen missing in Davao Oriental waters.

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The government has expanded the implementation of the P20-per-kilo rice program to fisherfolk in Luzon.

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Missing at sea, two elderly fishermen were found clinging to their capsized boat nearly a day later.

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Over 180 Filipino fisherfolk were trained in a United States-supported program to expand their knowledge on sustainable fishing practices and strengthen their ability to assert their maritime rights in the South China Sea.

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Small fisherfolk have halted operations as diesel prices surge, with groups warning of rising production costs.

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The Department of Agriculture is revamping how farm loans are delivered, rolling out a digital lending system aimed at getting financing into the hands of farmers, fisherfolk, and small rural enterprises faster – often at the exact moment they need capital for planting, harvesting, or expanding production.

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The municipal governments of Balaoan, Bangar, Caba, Santol and Sudipen in this province have provided fuel subsidy to farmers, fisherfolk and tricycle drivers and operators to help them cope with the high cost of petroleum products.

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Coast Guard seeks help finding six fishermen missing in Davao Oriental waters.

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The government has expanded the implementation of the P20-per-kilo rice program to fisherfolk in Luzon.

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Missing at sea, two elderly fishermen were found clinging to their capsized boat nearly a day later.

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Over 180 Filipino fisherfolk were trained in a United States-supported program to expand their knowledge on sustainable fishing practices and strengthen their ability to assert their maritime rights in the South China Sea.

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