Pamalakaya slams demolition of Bacoor fishermen’s floating houses
Fisherfolk group Pamalakaya has condemned the demolition of over 100 floating houses in Bacoor City, Cavite, alleging it's to pave the way for reclamation projects in Manila Bay, which will displace fishing families. They demand an explanation from the government.
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