Through this FGD, the women fisherfolks and government agencies
representatives’ participation identified several issues, concerns and conflicts related
to their current situation before and during the COVID-19 pandemic that required
immediate attention and solution. Moreover, the FGD has also implied several
efforts needed to be implemented in the near future, all of which focused on
establishing an organization for women fisherfolks.
The other FGD was conducted at Barangay Malpitic, City of San
Fernando, Pampanga. It was attended by residents of Barangay Malpitic and
government officers/service providers from City of San Fernando, Pampanga.
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