Malabon fishermen get 20 boats from BFAR, DOLE

MANILA, Philippines — Members of four fisherfolk groups in Malabon yesterday received 20 motorized boats from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources as well as the Department of Labor and Employment.

Mayor Jeannie Sandoval led the turnover of the boats at the city’s amphitheater.

The beneficiaries are residents of Barangays Tañong, Hulong Duhat, Concepcion and Ibaba, according to Luziel Balajadia, who heads the city’s public employment and services office.

Balajadia said the boats, which are made of fiberglass-reinforced plastic, were created by Malabon fishermen who underwent training with BFAR.

“They created the boats for about 20 days, receiving P610 per day as salary under DOLE’s Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers or TUPAD program,” the city government said.

The fishermen also received 40 fishing nets.