Day: January 10, 2025
Overfished and Under Threat: BFAR Fights to Protect Municipal Waters from Commercial Exploitation
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is raising alarms over the Supreme Court’s (SC) decision to allow commercial fishing in municipal waters, pointing to a growing body of evidence that overfishing is threatening the sustainability of the nation’s marine ecosystems and the livelihoods of small-scale fishermen. Recent studies have painted a grim picture
SWS: 4 in 10 Filipinos Support Impeachment of VP Duterte
A recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey reveals that four in ten Filipinos, or 41%, support the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte. Conducted between December 12 and December 18, 2024, and commissioned by Stratbase, the survey highlights the nation’s divided stance on Duterte’s controversial tenure. The survey found that 35% of respondents oppose the
