Small-scale fisherfolk, lodged among the poorest in society, are pleading with lawmakers to tackle a bill seeking to restore their exclusive rights to fishing grounds nearer the shore, or where they and their smaller boats can safely operate. They called on the House of Representatives to take up House Bill No. 5606, or the proposed “Atin ang Kinse Kilometro” Bill, when it resumes session on Nov. 10.

Justice for small fisherfolk [Opinion]. (2025, November 3). Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. A7.