Philippine fishermen's group expresses strong displeasure over government's plan to import 35,000 tons of fish

Philippine fishermen’s groups expressed strong dissatisfaction with the government’s plan to import 35,000 tons of fish. According to the “Philippine Star” report on August 21, the National Federation of Small Fishermen’s Organizations (Pamalakaya), a Philippine fisherman’s group, expressed strong dissatisfaction with the government’s plan to import 35,000 tons of fish from October 1, 2023 to Expressed strong dissatisfaction with imports of 35,000 tonnes of pelagic fish (including round trevally, fateye trevally, skipjack, moonfish and mackerel) on December 31, pointing out that imports have led to lower prices for local fish (especially round trevally) , poses a threat to the livelihood of small fishermen. Every year from November to February of the following year, the Philippines implements a three-month moratorium on round trevally in major fishing grounds such as Visayas, Bicol, Batangas and Palawan. .The fisherman's group has always advocated strengthening local production ...