Closed Fishing Season May Cause Price Hikes, Supply Issues, Fisher Group Warns
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Closed Fishing Season May Cause Price Hikes, Supply Issues, Fisher Group Warns

Pamalakaya, a Filipino fisherfolk group, warns that the country's upcoming closed fishing season could lead to artificial shortages and price hikes for fish, potentially impacting the public's staple food.

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