El Niño Takes Toll on Filipino Fishers' Health and Livelihoods
Record-high temperatures due to El Niño are severely impacting fisheries in the Philippines. Fisherfolk are suffering from skin ailments and heatstroke, with reduced fishing hours. An environmental group urges the government to provide alternative livelihoods and strengthen social protection.
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