Tag: Coastal Communities

  • Daram, Samar: A Beacon of Hope in Reducing Fish Harvest Losses

    In a significant stride towards sustainable fishing, the coastal town of Daram in Samar has been spotlighted as a national exemplar for minimizing post-harvest losses in the fishing industry. A substantial investment of PHP249.89 million has been earmarked to bolster economic prospects for the coastal communities of this region. Gloria Estenzo Ramos, Vice President of…

  • Leyte’s Visayas State University Opposes Commercial Fishing in Local Waters

    In a bold move to protect local marine ecosystems and the livelihoods of small-scale fishermen, the Visayas State University (VSU) satellite campus in Tolosa, Leyte, has publicly opposed a Supreme Court ruling. The decision, which allows commercial fishing vessels to operate within the 15-kilometer municipal waters, has sparked widespread concern among various stakeholders. The university’s…