Philippines Fisheries Output Climbs 2% in Q2 Driven by Marine and Municipal Sectors
Philippine fisheries production rose 2% to 1.03 million metric tons in the second quarter, driven by stronger output from marine and municipal fishing, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Aquaculture, however, saw a 4.7% decline.
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