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Philippines: Big fishing threatens small fishermen

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Chantal Eco in La Union, Philippines
February 19, 2025

After a recent Supreme Court ruling allowed commercial fishing in municipal waters, experts warn of fish stock depletion. Small-scale fishermen fear their livelihoods are at risk.

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