Based on the 2021 data from the PSA, the poverty rate among farmers reached 30 percent while the rate for fisherfolk was higher at 30.6 percent.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/09/11/lowest-paid-pinoys-belong-to-poorest-classes-psa/

Dr. Jesrelljane Amper delivers the results of their study about the impacts of Covid-19 on smallscale fisherfolk in Danajon Bank.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/12/03/rich-waters-empty-tables/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rich-waters-empty-tables

In October last year, the group said that fisherfolk had either abandoned their livelihood and found alternative jobs or reduced their fishing activities as their meager income made it challenging for them to recover ever-rising production costs.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1723012/alarm-raised-over-3-year-continuing-decline-in-harvests-fish-catch

Several farmers, fisherfolk and indigenous peoples have been manning a barricade since February 18 to prevent mining trucks containing nickel ore from entering a private port.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/04/23/bishops-elevate-appeal-against-palawan-mining-ops-to-marcos/

The Chinese vessel eventually abandoned the Filipino fisherfolk at sea, stoking a diplomatic dispute between the two countries.

Source: https://globalnation.inquirer.net/215863/hontiveros-wants-ph-to-raise-before-un-chinas-harassment-of-filipino-fishers

This came after fisherfolk, specifically in Zambales, expressed fear that their source of livelihood, fish catch, might be affected by the “Balikatan” exercises where a large portion of the province’s usual fishing grounds would be a “no-sail zone.”

Source: https://globalnation.inquirer.net/213354/no-fishers-will-be-harmed-amid-balikatan-exercises-afp

To date, Kadiwa total sales have reached to more than PHP415 million, benefitting farmers, fisherfolk and other businesses.

Source: https://balita.com/pbbm-vows-continuous-delivery-of-basic-goods-aid-amid-inflation/