'Blue economy' framework seen as marine sector aegis • Jovee Marie N. de la Cruz
LAWMAKERS said the Philippines should have a “blue economy” as a framework to protect Philippine maritime resources and the livelihood of fishermen. Rep. Jose Francisco “Kiko” B. Benitez of Negros Occidental said the House Committee on Economic Affairs has already approved the proposed Blue Economy Act, or House Bill (HB) 8893, a priority bill of