The Philippine fishing industry contributes to the country’s economy in a big way.
Millions of Filipinos are employed in the fishing sector – in municipal, aquaculture, and commercial fishing. The bodies of water surrounding the country also provide people opportunities to catch fish and eat them.
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority in 2020, “the total volume of fisheries production estimated at 4,403.71 thousand metric tons was reduced by -0.3% from the previous year’s record. Volume of production from municipal fisheries and aquaculture recorded decreases, while commercial fisheries registered improvement during the year.”
To better understand the West Philippine Sea’s value to the country in terms of food security and economic stability, Rappler, in partnership with the USAID Fish Right Program, will hold a roundtable discussion on October 15, at 2 pm. This will also be held in observance of World Food Day on Sunday, October 16.
Read more:
https://www.rappler.com/moveph/roundtable-discussion-west-philippine-sea-food-security-fish-right