Fisherfolk dependent on shellfish gathering in the two Davao Region areas affected by red tide have been given alternative livelihood options, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). Balite Bay in Mati City and Sta. Maria in Davao Occidental have been declared positive for red tide toxin in the latest BFAR advisory. “BFAR already extended interventions to fisherfolk and what we are doing now is we help them based to their capabilities,” Raul C. Millana, BFAR-Region 11 division head for fish production and support services division. Some have been offered work in fish farms while others were given fiber glass boats and fishing paraphernalia.

Padillo, M. M. (2019, April 11). Fisherfolk affected by red tide given alternative livelihood. BusinessWorld, p. S1/10.