Fishers seek probe into Taguig reclamation projects ‘as flood control’

MANILA, Philippines — A fishers’ group backed a probe into “unauthorized” reclamation activities in Taguig City’s portion of Laguna de Bay, saying the projects disguised as flood-control measures have displaced communities and threatened the lake’s ecosystem. In a statement on Tuesday, Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) said the projects violate the “socio-economic

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