Who gets to fish in municipal waters—and who gets left behind? This Philippine Environment Month, we spotlight the growing backlash to a recent Supreme Court ruling that opens municipal waters—the first 15 kilometers from shore, long reserved for small-scale fishers—to large commercial operations. Advocates warn the decision threatens marine ecosystems, undermines local governance, and […]
Tag: food security
“Food security is one of our most basic concerns . Without it we endanger everything else that is vital to us – from political stability to social justice”. This urgent reminder from UP Vice President for Public Affairs Jose Dalisay, Jr. kicked off the Media Luncheon on Food Security for Sustainable Development held at UP […]