ma‟am I was only informed today because if ma‟am Damian. I only know few. My child is
in the list at my in-law. I „am not a member but child only) However, few (20%) of them
stated that they are in the lists of BFAR or DA. This entails that there should be information
dissemination so that most (80%) of the women fisher folks will be aware if they are members
on the different agencies.
In terms of the membership of women fisher folks’ family, a great of majority (67%) of
them are not in the lists of BFAR or DA. In relation to this is the statement of Respondent H,
“Asawa ko lang ang kabilang bfar/da… ako sa 4ps”. In addition, few (20%) husbands of the
women fisher folks are said to be in the list while few (13%) of their sons or siblings are also
said that in the list. This is an indication that there are still numbers of fisher folks that are not on
the list as members on the government agencies particularly BFAR and DA. In line with this is
the statement of Respondent C where she said “Yong kapatid ko lang na lalake” (My brother
only).
In terms of 4Ps membership, a great majority (67%) of women fisher folks are not also a
member of 4Ps. Respondent D stated “Hindi ako kabilang sa 4ps” ( I‟m not a member of 4ps)
and Respondent J stated “not a meber of 4ps” While, many (33%) of them are members of 4Ps.
Respondent K said “Member ako ng 4ps” (I‟am a member of 4ps) . This implies that there are
still some fisher folks who were not granted some benefits or financial assistance coming from
the government.
Awareness of Women Fisher Folks about their Organization, Fish Wardens and Membership
in Organization
Majority (53%) of the women fisher folks are aware of their organization in their
community which is called SAMARA Fisher folk. This implies that they were informed about
the existence of the organization of fisherfolks. This result is corroborated with the statement of
Respondent K “Meron po, timpuyog fisherfolk association. 100 plus po kaming lahat dun ung
asawa ko po ung naka myembro. Mga 10 lang ang mga kababaihan” (Yes, there is, there‟s
what we call Timpoyog Fishefolks Association. There‟s a hundred plus of members, my
husband is the one who is a registered member. There‟s only 10 women) While many (47%)
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