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Two fishermen in Calaguas Island are now getting a boost from OVP’s Mag Negosyo Ta ‘Day (MTD) program.
As early as four o'clock in the morning, while many remain soundly asleep, fishermen in the coastal communities of Vinzons, Camarines Norte, are already preparing their motorized banca and fishing gear to set sail, hoping for the ocean’s abundance.
For Enrique Boter, fishing does not guarantee a steady income. There are periods of abundance and lean seasons, especially during typhoons. Fishermen are also barred from sailing during the off-season due to rough waters.
Because of this uncertainty, Enrique takes on other jobs as a sideline, including labor work, just to sustain his family’s daily needs.
To help ease their burden, the Office of the Vice President (OVP), through the Mag Negosyo Ta ‘Day (MTD) program, provided an additional ₱15,000 in venture capital for their livelihood.
According to Enrique, the amount enabled him to purchase essential fishing equipment.
Another beneficiary is Randy Verdadero from Calaguas Island—one of the farthest island communities in Camarines Norte. According to him, he has been in the fishing industry for two decades.
“Nasiyahan po kami dahil nakabili kami ng mga kailangan sa pangingisda. Nag-improve naman po ang kita,” he said. (We were grateful as we were able to purchase the things we need for our livelihood, and our income has improved.)
Life at sea remains far from easy for Filipino fishermen. Every day, they face the vast and often unforgiving ocean—braving strong winds and waves while carrying the hope that despite the risks, they will return home with enough catch to provide for their families.
Still, with continued support from programs such as OVP’s Mag Negosyo Ta ‘Day (MTD), many fishermen remain hopeful that their hard work will lead to more stable and sustainable livelihoods.
For Enrique Boter, fishing does not guarantee a steady income. There are periods of abundance and lean seasons, especially during typhoons. Fishermen are also barred from sailing during the off-season due to rough waters.
Because of this uncertainty, Enrique takes on other jobs as a sideline, including labor work, just to sustain his family’s daily needs.
To help ease their burden, the Office of the Vice President (OVP), through the Mag Negosyo Ta ‘Day (MTD) program, provided an additional ₱15,000 in venture capital for their livelihood.
According to Enrique, the amount enabled him to purchase essential fishing equipment.
Another beneficiary is Randy Verdadero from Calaguas Island—one of the farthest island communities in Camarines Norte. According to him, he has been in the fishing industry for two decades.
“Nasiyahan po kami dahil nakabili kami ng mga kailangan sa pangingisda. Nag-improve naman po ang kita,” he said. (We were grateful as we were able to purchase the things we need for our livelihood, and our income has improved.)
Life at sea remains far from easy for Filipino fishermen. Every day, they face the vast and often unforgiving ocean—braving strong winds and waves while carrying the hope that despite the risks, they will return home with enough catch to provide for their families.
Still, with continued support from programs such as OVP’s Mag Negosyo Ta ‘Day (MTD), many fishermen remain hopeful that their hard work will lead to more stable and sustainable livelihoods.
Hindi madali ang buhay ng mga Pilipinong mangingisda. Araw-araw, hinaharap nila ang mga panganib sa dagat—sinusuong ang malalakas na alon at hangin, bitbit ang pag-asang sa kabila ng mga ito ay may maiuuwi silang huli upang maitaguyod ang pangangailangan ng kani-kanilang pamilya.
Sa bayan ng Vinzons, Camarines Norte, alas-kwatro pa lamang ng madaling-araw ay naghahanda nang pumalaot ang mga mangingisda, kabilang na rito si Enrique Boter.
Aminado si Enrique na hindi tiyak ang kita sa pangingisda—may mga panahong sagana ang huli at mayroon ding mga panahong halos wala, lalo na tuwing masama ang panahon. Bukod dito, pinagbabawalan din silang pumalaot tuwing off-season bunsod ng mapanganib na kondisyon sa karagatan.
Dahil sa mapanghamong sitwasyong kinahaharap ng mga mangingisda, kabilang sila sa mga pinagkalooban ng ₱15,000 na karagdagang puhunan ng tanggapan sa ilalim ng Mag Negosyo Ta ‘Day program (MTD).
Ayon kay Enrique, nakatulong ang karagdagang puhunan upang makabili siya ng mga kinakailangang kagamitan sa pangingisda.
Benepisyaryo rin ng programa si Randy Verdadero—na dalawang dekada nang mangingisda. Aniya, malaking bagay para sa mga mangingisda ang ganitong suporta dahil nagbibigay ito ng oportunidad upang mas mapabuti ang kanilang hanapbuhay.
“Nasiyahan po kami dahil nakabili kami ng mga kailangan sa pangingisda. Nag-improve naman po ang kita,” saad ni Randy.
Sa bayan ng Vinzons, Camarines Norte, alas-kwatro pa lamang ng madaling-araw ay naghahanda nang pumalaot ang mga mangingisda, kabilang na rito si Enrique Boter.
Aminado si Enrique na hindi tiyak ang kita sa pangingisda—may mga panahong sagana ang huli at mayroon ding mga panahong halos wala, lalo na tuwing masama ang panahon. Bukod dito, pinagbabawalan din silang pumalaot tuwing off-season bunsod ng mapanganib na kondisyon sa karagatan.
Dahil sa mapanghamong sitwasyong kinahaharap ng mga mangingisda, kabilang sila sa mga pinagkalooban ng ₱15,000 na karagdagang puhunan ng tanggapan sa ilalim ng Mag Negosyo Ta ‘Day program (MTD).
Ayon kay Enrique, nakatulong ang karagdagang puhunan upang makabili siya ng mga kinakailangang kagamitan sa pangingisda.
Benepisyaryo rin ng programa si Randy Verdadero—na dalawang dekada nang mangingisda. Aniya, malaking bagay para sa mga mangingisda ang ganitong suporta dahil nagbibigay ito ng oportunidad upang mas mapabuti ang kanilang hanapbuhay.
“Nasiyahan po kami dahil nakabili kami ng mga kailangan sa pangingisda. Nag-improve naman po ang kita,” saad ni Randy.