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Fisherfolk in Palauig, Zambales who have been struggling with the high fuel prices have received aid from the GMA Kapuso Foundation.
Fishing is one of the top sources of livelihood in Palauig, with 2,900 fisherfolk in the town, according to a report on “24 Oras” on Monday.
Fisherman Jerry Radona said he used to start work at 5 a.m. and finish before 12 p.m. Now, to raise more funds, he finishes work by 3 p.m.
“We used to consume three hundred pesos worth of fuel, but now because it has doubled, it becomes nine hundred pesos, that is our daily consumption,” he said.
Froilan Algaba handles lobster, which he also exports and sells in Manila. He is also not safe from the high amount of spending in his day to day.
“For tracking, the problem is that the fee has also increased. The fare for each trip has gone up by three hundred pesos,” he said.
Amid the town’s plight, the GMA Kapuso Foundation brought their Operation Bayanihan with the 69th Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army, who helped give food packs to 450 fisherfolk in various barangays.
“Thank you very much. At least we received something from the GMA Kapuso Foundation.”
For those who wish to support the GMA Kapuso Foundation’s projects, donations may be made via Metrobank, Land Bank, BDO, Bank of Commerce, UnionBank, PNB, Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Lazada, Shopee, and Palawan Pay. Visit the for more information.
