Bacolod City Mobilizes Support for Fisherfolk After Typhoon
The Bacolod City Council has taken decisive action to help local fisherfolk recover from the devastating impact of Typhoon Tino. During a session on Friday afternoon, November 8, 2025, councilors approved a resolution calling for immediate assessment and assistance for coastal communities whose livelihoods were severely damaged by the recent storm.
Coordinated Government Response
Councilor Caesar Distrito, who authored the measure, explained that multiple city offices have been tasked with determining the full extent of the damage. The resolution specifically urges the City Cooperative and Livelihood Development Office (CCLDO), City Agriculture Office (CAO), City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), Department of Social Services and Development (DSSD), and the Liga ng mga Barangay to work through the Office of Mayor Greg Gasataya.
These agencies are now conducting comprehensive assessments of damaged fishing boats, fishing accessories, and sea structures. The coordinated effort aims to provide timely support to affected fishing families who have lost their primary source of income.
Urgent Timeline for Assistance
The concerned offices have been given 15 days to submit a consolidated report detailing the damage assessment and recommending appropriate assistance packages. According to Distrito, this urgent timeline reflects the critical nature of the situation for families who depend entirely on fishing for their survival.
Recommended assistance may include repair kits for damaged boats, replacement of fishing gear, cash-for-work programs for clearing storm debris, and emergency financial aid to help families meet immediate needs while they rebuild their livelihoods.
"Many of our fisherfolk lost not just their boats but their only means of livelihood," Distrito emphasized. "This resolution seeks to coordinate all concerned offices to assess the damage and provide timely assistance so that they can rebuild their lives and return to sea as soon as possible."
The councilor stressed that the initiative represents more than just material support, noting that "This is not just about rebuilding boats, it's about restoring hope and sustaining families who depend on the sea." The City Government considers restoring the livelihoods of affected fisherfolk an urgent priority in the wake of Typhoon Tino's destruction.
