Fisherfolk livelihood tied to West Philippine Sea amid disputes, says Archbishop Villegas

GMA Network - Oct 25, 2026

Beyond legal principles and politics, the dispute of the West Philippine Sea is affecting the livelihood and sustenance of fisherfolk who ride the waves on flimsy bancas and are up against the Chinese armed vessels and powerful ships, said Lingayen Dagupan Bishop Socrates Villegas.

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