600,000-strong Indian peasant union expresses support to Cavite fisher-folk against gov’t order to dismantle mussel farms and fisheries structure
“We denounce the Philippine government for ordering such inhumane act, especially under this pandemic. It is devoid of respecting fishing rights, and even humanity. It intends to destroy sources of food and livelihood. The Duterte government has only exposed itself to the world that it is cruel and obtuse of basic socio-economic and cultural rights, and fundamental needs of a human being. We seriously call for the revocation of the said order and for the government to respect the right to work, food, shelter, and adequate standard of living of the small fisherfolk sector in the Cavite province,” said P. Chennai, APVVU Secretary of National Coordination, Chairperson of APC and Executive Committee Member of PCFS.