P60-M halaga ng tulong sa mga mangingisda sa West Ph Sea, ibinigay ng BFAR sa ilalim ng LAYAG-WPS program;
BFAR, kinondena ang pangingialam ng mga dayuhan sa pangingisda ng mga Pilipino sa WPS
BFAR, kinondena ang pangingialam ng mga dayuhan sa pangingisda ng mga Pilipino sa WPS
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00:00 BIFAR has also announced the request of some foreign fishermen in the West Philippine Sea,
00:06 like the cutting of the nets placed by these in the sea.
00:10 The agencies that are being assisted by the government are continuing to work to protect their livelihoods in fishing.
00:19 The details of Clayzel Fardilla's story, live. Clayzel?
00:27 That's why the Philippine fishermen are continuing to work to protect their livelihoods
00:32 by sharing and exploring the foreign countries in the West Philippine Sea.
00:37 The vastness of the West Philippine Sea seems to be getting closer to some fishermen.
00:46 Fausto said that many are already exploring the nearby waters of Zambales.
00:53 That's why they are going to Bajo de Masinloc, which is part of the West Philippine Sea,
00:59 to catch fish and catch fish.
01:02 But because of the Chinese who are invading our territory, they are losing their last fish.
01:09 I was awarded to an association of fishermen.
01:13 I also want to help my members of the hook and line.
01:20 They requested me to go to Escalboro.
01:24 We haven't been able to go there yet.
01:28 The Chinese cut our nets.
01:32 That's the report of our fishermen in Escalboro.
01:36 Some fishermen are being forced to leave Bajo de Masinloc.
01:41 The problem is...
01:43 The enemy there are the Vietnamese who are fighting for their lives.
01:49 We thought that we would be able to catch fish there.
01:54 But when we arrived there, the nets were gone.
01:57 And we were even able to see the boats.
02:02 The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources also condemned
02:05 the foreign countries' interference in the fishing of Filipinos in the West Philippine Sea.
02:11 We are not happy with the cut of the nets.
02:15 Especially the nets made by the Vietnamese.
02:20 We know their future.
02:24 If the government is doing something,
02:28 we will launch a project called the WPS.
02:35 Under the WPS, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
02:41 will provide free fishing boats like the 62-footer fishing boat.
02:47 They will also provide free fishing equipment
02:52 so that our fishermen can fish in the West Philippine Sea.
02:58 This is focused on giving livelihood interventions
03:02 so that we can expand the fishing capacity in the West Philippine Sea.
03:07 And so that we can make our fishing resources more affordable.
03:13 No matter how much tension there is, our mandate will not change.
03:18 Our mandate will not change.
03:19 We will not be affected by these issues.
03:22 The agency is aware of the insurance that the Filipinos
03:28 receive support from the government.
03:31 The BFAR will distribute around P60 million
03:35 to fishermen yesterday.
03:38 From Subic, Zambales, the fishermen immediately used
03:42 the boats and other fishing equipment
03:46 and went fishing in the West Philippine Sea.
03:49 They also fished and spread nets in the bays
03:53 that were filled by the BFAR.
03:55 At 3 o'clock in the early morning,
03:57 the fishermen brought it back.
03:59 They caught 1 kg of catfish, snapper and other fish
04:05 while the BFAR and PCG were watching the boat.
04:08 Because of the BFAR, our fishermen were able to fish
04:13 thanks to the assistance of the association.
04:18 We are talking about a lot of things here.
04:21 Unlike the boats, we only catch 1 kg.
04:24 That's the difference.
04:25 When you go home, you know that you caught a good fish.
04:32 You smile.
04:33 Your family will smile when they find out.
04:36 The BFAR is hoping to give more assistance
04:40 to fishermen in the coming months.
04:42 The fishermen will also install tracking devices.
04:46 This year, the BFAR will add two more multi-mission vessels
04:50 just like the boat we are using
04:54 to patrol and provide assistance to our fishermen
04:58 here in the West Philippine Sea.
05:01 They invested P2 billion for the West Philippine Sea.
05:05 They hope this will help the fishermen
05:08 to produce more fish
05:10 in the areas of the West Philippine Sea,
05:12 the Ilocos Region, Central Luzon and Mimaropa.
05:16 According to the BFAR,
05:17 because of the continuous patrolling,
05:20 distribution of assistance and good weather,
05:23 the number of fishermen in the West Philippine Sea
05:26 increased by 50 to 60%.
05:29 The number of fishermen in the West Philippine Sea
05:32 increased despite the tension in our territory.
05:36 Despite the Chinese government's
05:40 illegal use of the BFAR,
05:43 the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
05:45 will continue to distribute the BFAR to our fishermen.
05:50 Traditional fishing is the use of BFAR
05:52 to catch and distribute fish
05:57 that our Filipino fishermen catch in the West Philippine Sea.
06:02 That's all for now from Litas in Subic, Zambales.
06:05 Okay, Klezel, just one question.
06:07 It's hard to put our fishermen there
06:10 because you said there are foreigners who are asking for help.
06:13 They are just doing their livelihood in our territory.
06:17 Aside from the assistance they are using for their livelihood,
06:22 are our authorities constantly present?
06:25 For instance, maybe the Coast Guard?
06:27 So that our fellow Filipinos won't be harassed?
06:30 They are just doing their livelihood there.
06:33 Klezel?
06:34 Yes, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources,
06:40 they have three fishing vessels.
06:42 Five of them are patrolling the West Philippine Sea
06:47 to show the presence of the government
06:50 and to show their support to the Filipino fishermen.
06:54 Aside from that, the Philippine Coast Guard and AFP
07:00 are also working to make the West Philippine Sea secure.
07:05 Dianne?
07:06 Alright, thank you very much for the update, Klezel Fordilio.