The human chain symbolizes the strong opposition of fisherfolk and various environmental groups on the ongoing reclamation projects in various parts of the country.
MANILA - A human chain was formed by hundreds of fisherfolk, environmentalists, church people, students, members of academe, and other advocacy groups on Wednesday at Roxas Boulevard in Manila.According to Fernando Hicap, Pamalakaya National Chairperson, the human chain symbolizes the strong opposition of fisherfolk and various environmental groups on the ongoing reclamation and dredging projects in various parts of the country especially along Manila Bay.
“Ang panawagan natin sa araw na ito, sa pamamagitan ng sama-sama at human chain, ang tawag natin na ideklara na maglabas na ng Executive Order na isuspend na ng tuluyan ang lahat ng reclamation hindi lang sa Manila Bay kundi sa buong bansa,” Hicap said. They said fisherfolk in Cavite are now experiencing loss of income due to the environmental impacts of reclamation.“Sa kabuhayan nila halos 90 percent yung nawala, nao-obliga na mangisda at napipilitang maghanap ng trabaho. Wala namang makuhang trabaho kundi mga sideline sideline yung mga pamilya nila namamasukan para maglaba yung mga lalaki kung saan saan na lang napupunta,” Hicap said.
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