Life at sea is perilous, especially for fisherfolk, who do not have the means to properly monitor weather conditions. Many of them merely rely on the moon, the sun and the wind to predict changes in weather. The lack of scientific basis to keep the fishermen protected from hazardous situations when sailing prompted Globe, the National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI), and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to collaborate and launch ISDApp in Dingalan, Aurora. This innovation benefits 300 fishermen from fishing communities Barangay Aplaya, Barangay Butas na Bato and Barangay Paltic.

Fisherfolk in Dingalan, Aurora equipped with livelihood tool. (2021, August 21). The Manila Times, p. B11.