Fuel hike worsens Zambales fishing woes

2026-03-16 - 20:44

SAN ANTONIO, ZAMBALES—Fisherfolk sailing to the West Philippine Sea (WPS) are worried that rising fuel prices will further strain their livelihood, adding to the pressure they already face from the presence of the China Coast Guard (CCG) in the area. Ryan Jacinto, 43, a fisherman from Subic who regularly travels to the WPS, said higher