In order to speed up the rehabilitation of the fisheries sector in typhoon-affected areas in Eastern Visayas, the Bureau of Fisheries and Acquatic Resources (BFAR) has introduced a program called Ahon: 10,000 bangka para sa 20,000 pamilya”.
This is to ensure that fishermen could resume their fishing and start anew after their boats were destroyed by the super typhoon.
Nazario Briguera, Information Officer of BFAR Central Office said, during an interview with him over PIA’s Power Fm, that the project is an initiative of the government to provide support to the source of the livelihood of the fisherfolks to get back on their feet again.
To date, at least 3, 015 fishermen from Samar, Eastern Samar and Leyte have availed of the immediate assistance from the government by way of providing materials for the repair of boats.
After repairing the boats, distribution of the fishing gears and engines to the fishermen/beneficiaries will follow.
Of the 10, 000 targets, 5, 000 will go to the fishermen in the region, Briguera said.
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