High fuel costs and a forecast drought are squeezing small-scale fishers, many of whom already turn to construction work to get by. Read more »
Fisherfolk and seaweed farmers in Sorsogon have received more than P14 million worth of livelihood projects from the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). Read more »
Thirty fisherfolk and coastal residents in Alaminos City are earning extra income through Project RESHORE while helping restore damaged mangroves at Bued Mangrove Eco-Park. Read more »
Preparing Filipino workers for changing industries is becoming a bigger focus of the DOLE, as the agency expands cooperation with businesses and other government institutions to create more employment opportunities. Read more »
Flood resilience is a central component of the New Manila International Airport (NMIA) project in Bulacan, with its developer saying the development was planned around the province’s long-standing flooding risks. Read more »
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is preparing to add more aircraft to its fleet as two AgustaWestland AW109E Power helicopters from the Philippine Air Force undergo preparations for transfer, strengthening the agency’s ability to respond to emergencies across Philippine waters. Read more »
