Fishpond development in Laguna de Bay (1982).
In 1973, when fishpen culture of milkfish had just begun, 4,800 has. of the lake surface area were occupied by fishpens and fishcages. The technology which was originally for the small fishermen, attracted instead several businessmen and entrepreneurs because of promising high yield and profits. The area of fishpen increased rapidly to as high as 35,000 has. in 1983 or 1/3 of the lake surface. In addition, stocking of fishpens was not regulated. This resulted in several problems, such as, reduction of open lake for traditional fishermen and navigation difficulties.
The huge investment cost involved in putting up a fishpen and the opportunities it offers, caught the interest of big capitalists at the expense of small fishermen. Thus, the fishpens in the lake area are now controlled by big businessmen whose residences are outside of the lake basin.
The clamor now of the small fishermen is the dismantling of big fishpen owned by corporations, the owners of which are politicians, retired military personnel and other influential persons with strong connections to the government. Fishermen associations are pushing for the proper allocation of the allowable area to include fishermen cooperatives.
The clamor now of the small fishermen is the dismantling of big fishpen owned by corporations, the owners of which are politicians, retired military personnel and other influential persons with strong connections to the government. Fishermen associations are pushing for the proper allocation of the allowable area to include fishermen cooperatives.
je suis tout à fait d'accord.
Posted by: max | October 04, 2006 at 02:23 AM
Again, very nice shots... my fave's the second pic :)
Posted by: drawing with light | September 29, 2006 at 06:23 PM
Nice symmetry to these.
Posted by: anton | September 29, 2006 at 04:21 PM
glad to see this closer, i normally see from the window of the airplane during landing in NAIA.
Posted by: iskoo | September 29, 2006 at 11:54 AM
interesting story as always. fishcages look like piece of art or sculpture...beautiful lines and form here:-)) nice capture!
Posted by: outdoorexposure | September 29, 2006 at 11:50 AM
interesting story as always. fishcages look like piece of art or sculpture...beautiful lines and form here:-)) nice capture!
Posted by: | September 29, 2006 at 11:49 AM
isn't it always the way, more interesting (sad) information
Posted by: johnz | September 29, 2006 at 11:40 AM
This is the same with all businesses here, e.g. the politician's own the local bus companies thats why it was so hard to get the go ahead for the North Rail project.
Posted by: Mike Dougan | September 29, 2006 at 10:50 AM
I like the second picture.
I was just wondering; are the milkfishes imported to other countries as well?
(:
Posted by: Kyels | September 29, 2006 at 08:58 AM
Well, this is a good thing to remember. I will never eat milkfish imported from the Philippines again! No wonder these bangus are so big! They're the ones cleaning the bay!
Posted by: Ces | September 29, 2006 at 08:05 AM
Nice work... I choose the last picture!
Michael
Posted by: 19 Seconds Of Spring | September 29, 2006 at 05:58 AM
This is getting better all the time. Keep 'm coming.
Posted by: pieterbie | September 29, 2006 at 05:31 AM
looking your blog I can discover Philippines
Posted by: fabrizio | September 29, 2006 at 04:55 AM
Tena koe ehoa
Sounds like your source is doing everything but actually documenting or speaking of the underhand business dealings and governmental corruption of this souring resource venture.
Perhaps a good thing in case of political retribution Sidney?
The legacy of man is written in the pages of history, those who struggle are monumental martyrs of humanity while, those who conquer and defeat everyone and everything at all cost are founders.
The means by which each "Martyr" and "Founder" get to where they eventually end up is, the important aspect that is of real importance to the evolution of societies and humanity.
What do people with power want? More power!
Posted by: ndiginiz | September 29, 2006 at 04:14 AM