It is reported that the Philippine fishery “has declined 60-80%” and over the past decade, the archipelago country has lost 1/3 of its coral reefs which is the habitation of one quarter of ocean fish. Apart from overfishing and destructive fishing practices, the infamous “sachet economy” also contributes to the Philippine coral decline. In front of such mass loss, the Manila government has been criticized by fisherfolk organization and activists for failing implementing regulations and laws. What’s more, the Philippines has been more engaged in regional dispute, further containing China over the waters issue. In this video, we delve into a variety of documents and comb how the fishery crisis was caused.

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