The skyrocketing prices of fuel are driving fishermen in this province out of business due to the huge expenses they incur on each fishing trip. Andy Abata, 53, a fisherman from the island village of Cabalitian here, said they started limiting their operations due to the expensive diesel prices and the depleting catch. "We no longer go on fishing trips on a daily basis. We have to cut back on our operations, especially now that there’s not much to catch and fuel price is so high,” Abata told the Inquirer.

Luzon fishers groan as fuel prices surge. (2022, June 23). Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. A8.