Gov’t aid sought for disaster-stricken Ilocos farmers, fishermen

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur—Amid the region’s economic crisis and a string of natural disasters, the Solidarity of Peasants Against Exploitation (STOP Exploitation)-Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) Ilocos has called for immediate government assistance for farmers and fishermen. In a recent statement, the group urged the government to provide comprehensive aid, compensation and rehabilitation, saying farmers