10/17/2023 0 Comments Citra speed upThe Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) formally inaugurated boats it had funded for 148 displaced fishermen and fish processing workers on August 10 at General Santos City.ĭOLE allotted P2.04 million to build primary fishing vessels and their accompanying pump boats, locally known as pakura. Worker-beneficiaries interviewed by Rappler said they want long-term reforms in the fish exporting industry, including ensuring safe working conditions for handline fishermen. MANILA, Philippines – Displaced fishermen and fish processing workers in the country’s tuna capital are getting boats from the government, but they want more than livelihood assistance.
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