APARRI, Cagayan: The United States government and Impl. Project Philippines on Wednesday launched a fisherfolk cooperative in this town as part of a P22.4 million ($400,000) US-funded program to support resilient fishing communities in the country.
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Nina Lewis, United States Embassy Public Engagement Program Officer, presents US government-donated equipment to Rashep Valencia, president of the Aparri fisherfolk collective, during the cooperative’s launch at the Aparri Municipal Hall in Cagayan province on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. The equipment will sustain the recipients’ livelihood and improve their efficiency and safety while at sea. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Nina Lewis, United States Embassy Public Engagement Program Officer, presents US government-donated equipment to Rashep Valencia, president of the Aparri fisherfolk collective, during the cooperative’s launch at the Aparri Municipal Hall in Cagayan province on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. The equipment will sustain the recipients’ livelihood and improve their efficiency and safety while at sea. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
The US Embassy in Manila said that the Aparri fisherfolk cooperative has 26 members who will benefit from strengthened coordination in fishing activities, improved physical security and low-interest loans that will enable the members to finance essential needs such as boat repairs.