• GILBERT P. BAYORAN
Fishermen in 11 local government units in Negros Occidental received 30 units of fiberglass boats and boat repair materials, from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, which was distributed to them on February 22 at the Panaad Park in Bacolod City.
Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson, assisted by BFAR representative Jill Abeto, distributed 30 units of 20-footer Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) boats, and 132 sets of boat repair materials to the identified fisherfolk beneficiaries from Sipalay, Victorias, Talisay, Bacolod and San Carlos, and the towns of Binalbagan, E.B. Magalona, Hinoba-an, Cauayan, Hinigaran, and Ilog.
The assistance is part of the BFAR Region 6 Rehabilitation and Recovery Program of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, whose beneficiaries are victims of the recent typhoons that affected the fisherfolk and caused damage to their livelihood.
The FRP boats are complete with engines and other accessories while the boat repair materials include marine plywood, copper nails, marine epoxy, and marine paints.
Lacson thanked the fisherfolk sector for their contribution to food security in the province, and urged them to prioritize their safety, especially when there are typhoon announcements, a press release from the Capitol said.*
