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Fishing boats donated to local community

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On Monday I attended the turnover ceremony as the National Union of People’s Lawyers handed over five (5) fishing boats they were donating to fisherman affected by SuperTyphoon Yolanda and the oil spill of Powerbarge 103.

The fishing boats will provide a sustainable income source for a co-operative of fisherman living in Barangay Tanza, Estancia, Iloilo.

Walking down the beach as the boats are blessed by Father Nolan C. Machan.
Walking down the beach as the boats are blessed by Father Nolan C. Machan.

Congressman Neri Javier Colmenares led the ceremony and made the official handover. The Congressman is a representative from the Bayan Muna Party List but he is also the President of the National Union of People’s Lawyers.

Congressman Neri Javier Colmenares is interviews by the local press. He completed his PhD at the University of Melbourne.
Congressman Neri Javier Colmenares is interviews by the local press. He completed his PhD at the University of Melbourne.
To open the ceremony the five (5) boats are blessed by Father Nolan C. Machan. Matt Kennedy also attended the ceremony.
To open the ceremony the five (5) boats are blessed by Father Nolan C. Machan. Matt Kennedy also attended the ceremony.

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