Life at sea is perilous, especially for fisherfolk, who do not have the means to properly monitor weather conditions. Many of them merely rely on the moon, the sun and the wind to predict changes in weather. This innovation benefits 300 fishermen from fishing communities Barangay Aplaya, Barangay Butas na Bato and Barangay Paltic. Dingalan Mayor Shierwin Taay expressed gratitude for having his municipality chosen as the second beneficiary after Sariaya, Quezon. Its success motivated the proponents to expand the service to Dingalan, given the high typhoon incidence in the province.

Source: Manila Times June 13, 2021 17:29 UTC