Luzon fishermen groan as fuel prices surge

Fishermen in Masinloc town, Zambales province, prepare their boats, gears and supplies for an early fishing trip in this photo taken on May 29, 2022.

SUAL, Pangasinan (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): The skyrocketing prices of fuel are driving fishermen in this province out of business due to the huge expenses they incur on each fishing trip.

Andy Abata, 53, a fisherman from the island village of Cabalitian here, said they started limiting their operations due to the expensive diesel prices and the depleting catch.