#WhatsHappeningInSouthEastAsia: Humanity Trampled Upon by Governments

Wazzup Pilipinas!

What's wrong with the governments of Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines? Why is everything so bad?

What is happening to South East Asia?

Is this the work of the Corona or Covid-19 virus? Is the pandemic becoming a pandemonium?

A new law is declared in Indonesia, but we have no idea what the law actually said cause there are 5 versions of it, with the 812 pages claimed to be the final one, get thinner because there's a change of paper size.

Since yesterday, Indonesia has held several demonstrations against the government which enacted laws that harm the people

Same thing is happening in Thailand and the Philippines.

We Filipinos experience the same way as our neighboring countries experienced with this kind of abuse of authority. Sending lots of love and prayers for both Thailand and Indonesia.

The people who've sworn to serve and protect their country are doing the opposite. they are abusing their power. they aren't listening to us. we need to be louder.

Best clowners goes to:
Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines

Congrats on becoming the funniest government in 2020! Thousands of people get arrested, kidnapped, even died as ur rewards. Well done!!

Please take a moment to learn about what’s going on in Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone fighting for their rights and freedom. Please stay safe!

It's a sin to close your eyes when you already know what happened. please pray for us, thais, and indonesians who are fighting for our rights against the government. 

The world needs to know what's happen now!!

Police start to take action on protester, i see human but no humanity. Its getting worst, for everyone who fight, please stay safe.

I don't mind to be a slave for my own country, 

BUT I WILL NEVER, I REFUSE TO BE A SLAVE FOR THIS INJUSTICE, INCOMPETENT, AND CLOWNERY GOVERNMENT!!

Freedom of speech is a Human Right.

We stand with Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia.

We stand for Justice!

We all need real Democracy! Violence is not an answer !

🇮🇩🇹🇭🇵🇭

Let's hold hands together for a better future

DON'T BE AFRAID TO SPEAK UP. 

This is so heartbreaking, as if the virus is not only killing humans, but also humanity.

#WhatsHappeningInIndonesia  

#WhatsHappeningInThailand

#WhatsHappeningInPhilippines https://t.co/0vNKfsuHtG  

"People should not be afraid of their governments. Only governments should be afraid of their people." -V for Vendetta

#WhatsHappeningInIndonesia
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Filipino Small-Scale Tuna Fishers Eligible for Prestigious International Ecolabel

Wazzup Pilipinas!

The municipal fisher organization Philippine Tuna Handline Partnership (PTHP) officially began its journey towards earning the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Ecolabel on the 3rd of October, 2020, with its Announcement Comment Draft Report (ACDR) uploaded to the MSC website.

The PTHP works specifically within the Philippine Small-scale Yellowfin Tuna Handline Fishery. Members of the PTHP deal exclusively in Yellowfin Tuna, or Thunnus albacares, which is among the Philippines’ main fishery exports.

The MSC Ecolabel is widely recognized as being among the strictest marine ecolabels in circulation. The presence of the MSC ecolabel on fishery products is an assurance that it was sourced and harvested sustainably.

Due to the strict guidelines of the MSC, as well as the high costs and capital requirements that go into both the evaluation process and in maintaining the label’s strict requirements, only mostly industrial and commercial fishing and processing companies have been able to obtain the MSC ecolabel so far. The PTHP organization would be the first small-scale fisher operation in the Philippines to obtain the MSC ecolabel, should they pass the evaluation process.

Small scale handline fishing is seen as a sustainable solution to existing overfishing problems. The gear used in small scale handline fishing is highly selective compared to other fishing gears, which makes them more environmentally friendly in comparison.

The milestone comes after almost a decade of support from the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Philippines’ Partnership Program Towards Sustainable Tuna (PPTST) in helping the PTHP meet the stringent requirements of the prestigious ecolabel. 

The project has been spearheaded by WWF-Philippines, together with WWF national offices in Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Together with the WWF network in this effort is New England Seafood, Inc., Waitrose Ltd., Sainsbury’s, Marks and Spencer, Bell Seafood, Swiss Coop and Seafresh, who have supported the PTHP and other handline fishers across the globe since 2014. WWF-Germany, together with Swiss Coop, Bell Seafood and Seafresh, has funded the effort since 2011. Public sector bodies such as the Development Bank of Germany (DEG), the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and LGUs in Mindoro Strait and Lagonoy Gulf also lent their support to the program.

The PTHP’s bid for MSC certification is a direct result of an effective multi-stakeholder partnership between the public and private sector and civil society, both local and international. The milestone is representative of many stakeholders coming together to empower small-scale fishers through the PTHP.

“This is an incredible opportunity for our small-scale fishers. In an industry that is dominated by big commercial interests our fishers are making  stand for themselves by telling the world that there is, indeed, space for small-scale, sustainably sourced seafood,” said WWF-Philippines Project Manager Joann Binondo. Binondo has worked closely with the fishers of the PTHP since 2011. Through WWF-Philippines, she has trained them as sustainable fishers, ready to meet the guidelines of the MSC.

Small scale tuna fishers will have access to high-end export markets across the world as well as better returns on their fishery products through the MSC, further explains Binondo. Trends in sustainability in developed markets have put a premium on sustainably sourced seafood. 

The Philippine Small-scale Yellowfin Tuna Handline Fishery earning MSC status would also serve as a business case for sustainably-sourced, small scale seafood.

“This isn’t just about the ecolabel. This is about our fishers choosing sustainability, something that they did of their own accord. That is part of the message we want people to see - that our fishers are capable, and their seafood is the best,” added Binondo.

WWF-Philippines will now be handing the reins of the certification process entirely to the PTHP for the MSC full assessment process. The MSC, among other fishery stakeholders, will be assessing the organization based on its ability to meet the requirements established by the MSC. The WWF network will play a supporting role as an MSC key stakeholder.

Jen Barangan: I'm no longer a flight attendant

Wazzup Pilipinas!

“Effectively today October 16, 2030. I'm no longer a flight attendant. I just lost a job that I dearly love.

It might be the end of my time with Cebu Pacific, but it doesn’t mean it can’t be the start of yours. When this pandemic ends and we are all clear to travel again, the skies will need you and it is now your turn to follow your dreams”- Jen Barangan

When Jen Barangan is trending, you know she really is a good influence to her subrcribers and followers. 

Jen inspired so many aspiring flight attendants. We all know that she will fly again! We are all rooting for her! Everything happens for a reason and this could be a preparation for something bigger. 

Another door will be open for you, that's for sure  a much better one. And that door will be the answer to the question WHY? 

Whatever happens, thank you for sharing your journey as a flight attendant. One big virtual bear hugs for you. Thank you for all the inspirations and motivations. Fight! 

Your job as a FA might have ended, but I know for sure that it has not broken your wings. Continue to fly high; I know you will.

Sometimes these rough paths we take are just a few steps to an endless smooth ride to whatever gift God has prepared for us.

A very tight hug for you, Jen. You will surely soar higher in His precious time because you are naturally amazing in all aspects.

“I did not expect you to lift me up when Im down. I just expect you to be on my side while im trying to lift myself up" - Jen Barangan

This is definitely the reality that we are all struggling. Holding back my years now.

Do you know why I love her? Because she's so pure and kind. Imagine, even though she's having a living nightmare, she's still pushing us to achieve our dreams. She's still motivating us even though she's the one who really needs it right noe. Thank you again, Jen. Until our next take off!