Fishpond development in Laguna de Bay (1982).

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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. 

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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.

[drawing with light]

Again, very nice shots... my fave's the second pic :)

[anton]

Nice symmetry to these.

[iskoo]

glad to see this closer, i normally see from the window of the airplane during landing in NAIA.

[outdoorexposure]

interesting story as always. fishcages look like piece of art or sculpture...beautiful lines and form here:-)) nice capture!

interesting story as always. fishcages look like piece of art or sculpture...beautiful lines and form here:-)) nice capture!

[johnz]

isn't it always the way, more interesting (sad) information

[Mike Dougan]

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.

[Kyels]

I like the second picture.

I was just wondering; are the milkfishes imported to other countries as well?

(:

[Ces]

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!

[19 Seconds Of Spring]

Nice work... I choose the last picture!
Michael

[pieterbie]

This is getting better all the time. Keep 'm coming.

[fabrizio]

looking your blog I can discover Philippines

[ndiginiz]

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?

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