The Philippines celebrates the wonders of the country's agriculture every year through different national month-long celebrations and festivals. From rice to fish, there is a lot to celebrate and appreciate around the country.
Presidential aspirant and Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso (File photo) MANILA - The party-list system is no longer responsive to the needs of the marginalized and has to be revisited, presidential aspirant Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso said. In an interview Wednesday at his campaign sortie in Marikina City, Domagoso said the system seemed to be working for the rich and not the poor. "Ang nangyayari ngayon, ang mga nagiging party-list ay mga mayayaman na, hindi na 'yung mga sector na nangangailangan talaga ng tulong (What is happening now is that the party-list system has become a party-list for the rich and not for the sector that truly needs help)," Domagoso said. "Eh pano ngayon 'yung mga magsasaka, mga mangingisda, mga urban poor, paano sila (How about the farmers, the fishermen, the urban poor)?" Republic Act 7941 or the Party-List System Act was signed into law to promote proportional representation in t
The Philippines is known for its diverse marine ecosystem. Many fisherfolks have tapped into this rich resource to provide food for their fellow countrymen and earn an honest living. But despite the rich marine life, municipal fishermen are among the most under-recognized groups in the country.