The United States government and its partner non-governmental organization in the Philippines have launched a pro-fisherfolk program in Cagayan Valley as part of its initiative to support resilient fishing communities. ManilaBulletin
The program to establish a fisherfolk cooperative will offer loans to at least 26 fishers based in Aparri with low interest rate to enable them to finance their essential needs, such as boat repairs.
"Beneficiaries will also receive training and equipment that will help them improve their catch and enhance their capacity to monitor marine poachers," the US Embassy in Manila said. For her part, Nina Lewis, the embassy’s program officer, said the US is "proud" to work with the Filipino fishers.
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