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Bishops’ stand on commercial fishing ruling welcomed
Former agriculture secretary Leonardo Montemayor yesterday welcomed the support of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), after at least 48 bishops expressed opposition to the ...
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Zambales fishermen get 100 motorized boats to support livelihood
IBA, Zambales, Philippines — Small-scale fishermen in nine coastal communities in Zambales were given 100 motorized fiberglass boats and fishing gear in a turnover ceremony held on Thursday ...
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Bishops oppose SC ruling, back small fishers
At least 50 bishops, including Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, the bishop of Caloocan and president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), strongly ...
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DA chief concerned over SC ruling on commercial fishing
MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Friday expressed concern over the decision of the Supreme Court allowing commercial fishing vessels access to municipal ...