Pertaining to the specific program for women fisherfolks in accordance for
MCW, DILG admitted that there are no specific programs for women fisherfolks
however the office under CSO engagement program, included women
representatives were invited as participants in the conduct of the Retooled
Community Support Program (RCSP)- barangay Development planning of the target
barangays in the region. Nevertheless, LGU supported women fisherfolks through
provision of livelihood program.
Also, women fisherfolks are beneficiaries from the various GAD projects of of
the agency.
C.
Covid-19 Impact and program
Department of Agriculture has several programs developed and implemented
during ECQ. However, these programs do not only focus to the farmers and the
fisherfolks but to all people in the community. For instance, “Kadiwa-on-wheels
(mobile store or tabo)” it displays and sell agricultural (crops, fruits, and vegetables),
fisheries, meat, dairy, groceries, and other products. Fishery products are from
fisherfolks and sold through the assistance of BFAR. This program aims to help the
community to food security and likewise to the producers to sell their products in
safety and abides the required health protocols. Also, LGU provided “Cash for
Work” program: Mangrove Reforestation and Deployment of Artificial Reefs that
benefited to 50 fisherfolk.
For the less documented impact of the pandemic on the sector are the negative
impact of the sector in regards to milkfish production, low buying price of milkfish
and other fishery products and low income of fisherfolks.
C. Presentation of KII Results
On October 15, 2020 at around 2:00 o‟clock in the afternoon a virtual meeting
conducted by the Commission on Human Rights Caraga to present the KII results to the.
Present during the online meeting is Department of Local Government (DILG), Philippine
National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), and the Women
Fisherfolks of Punta Fisherfolk Seaside and Dwellers Association, Inc.
Summary of Discussion
During the KII, majority of the respondents shared the difficulties they faced during
the lockdown including food scarcity and food insecurity; loss of income and productivity
brought about by limited mobility, closure of markets, prohibition on fishing, less sales
because catch is sold at lesser prices, lack of other livelihood. These issues were brought up
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