Filipino fisherfolk among 'poorest of the poor'
A four day gathering was recently held by the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization and one of the key studies revealed that Filipino fishermen are among the 'poorest of the poor' despite the country's rich marine resources.
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Buyers and sellers busy at work at one of the fish markets in the Navotas Port Complex west of Manila.
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- id:1065018
- date:21 February 2012
- dimensions:12.91 x 8.64 in. (3872 x 2592 px)
- dpi:300dpi
- file size in memory:28.71 MB
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A four day gathering was recently held by the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization and one of the key studies revealed that Filipino fishermen are among the 'poorest of the poor' despite the country's rich marine resources.
Details
- id:1065018
- date:21 February 2012
- dimensions:12.91 x 8.64 in. (3872 x 2592 px)
- dpi:300dpi
- file size in memory:28.71 MB
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