Balikatan Drills Disrupt Livelihood of Zambales Fisherfolk

Added: 2026-05-06

[00:00:00]Fishermen in Zambales say their livelihoods are being disrupted as fishing areas are temporarily closed during the Philippines US Balakatan military exercises. From April 26 to 29, sea restrictions will affect 21 coastal villages across six towns, limiting fishing and other activities. Fisherfolk leaders say even a few days of suspension can mean significant income loss, especially as rising fuel prices already cut into their earnings.