BULACAN – Fisherfolk group Pamalakaya has blamed former President Rodrigo Duterte for the decline in fish catch in Cagayan, citing Chinese-led dredging projects that have harmed marine life and local livelihoods. The group claimed that the dredging operations mask black sand mining, calling for an immediate halt to the activities, along with accountability for the damage caused.
“This is the direct result of Duterte’s betrayal. He allowed Chinese companies to dredge our rivers under the guise of rehabilitation, and now our fishers are the ones paying the price,” said Pamalakaya Secretary General Salvador France in a statement.
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