27/03/2026
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Basilisa, Dinagat Islands โ As declining fish catches continue to affect coastal communities in Barangay Sering, the Department of Labor and Employment โ Province of Dinagat Islands Field Office (DOLE-PDIFO) turned over a โฑ2 million eco-tourism boat project to the Sering Fisherfolk Association (SFA) on March 24, 2026, at Pagkawasan Beach in Barangay Coring, Basilisa, Province of Dinagat Islands, to provide the community with an alternative source of livelihood.
Funded under the DOLE Integrated Livelihood Program (DILP), the project is designed to generate sustainable income while promoting community-based eco-tourism, environmental protection, and local economic resilience.
Mejune Yosores, president of SFA, expressed sincere gratitude to DOLE and its partner agencies for the assistance extended to their association. He emphasized that the project would significantly help improve their livelihood and create opportunities in eco-tourism beyond fishing.
SFA members have long relied on fishing as their primary source of income, with farming as a secondary livelihood. However, years of declining fish catches caused by overfishing, climate change, and environmental degradation, have significantly reduced their earnings.
The turnover comes as the Dinagat Islands gain popularity as a tourist destination for its natural attractions. With island-hopping and sea transport services increasingly in demand as an alternative livelihood, some members of the association have started earning additional income by renting out motorized boats.
DOLE-PDIFO Head Engr. John Ritche A. Tangpos highlighted the importance of strong collaboration and commitment among partners and stakeholders to ensure the projectโs success. He said the project is expected to serve as a model for future community-based livelihood programs and promote environmental stewardship and long-term development in the province.
The turnover was attended by members of the SF and local officials from LGU-Sering. Representatives from partner government agencies also expressed support, including Dinagat Provincial Government, Department of Trade and Industry, Philippine Coast Guard Dinagat Islands, and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.