Ebdane: Zambales fishers need level playing field

MASINLOC, Zambales — Aside from safe access to traditional fishing grounds like Bajo de Masinloc or Scarborough Shoal, Zambales fishermen also need a level playing field so they can compete with foreign fishers that venture into the West Philippine Sea, said Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr.

Ebdane said local fishers should be able to acquire bigger boats and better fishing equipment, and, in face of the security problem at Bajo de Masinloc, find alternative fishing grounds where they can continue to ply their trade safely.