Poor and marginalized Albay fisherman can now look forward to a more sustainable livelihood after their provincial government provided them vital fishing gear. The Albay office in Makati City said their provincial government recently distributed fishing equipment to over 200 sustenance fishermen under its CRABS++ program as part of its continuing fight against poverty particularly in coastal village. CRABS stands for the four main islands of Albay along its Pacific coast-Cagraray, Rapurapu, Batan and San Miguel - where a special poverty alleviation program was pioneered by Albay Gov. Joey Salceda.

Albay fishers get support. (2012, October 23). Manila Standard, p. A6.