In Barangay Dipilat, Vintar, Ilocos Norte, river fishing is more than a way of catching food. It is a tradition the community hopes to continue for generations.
By taking only what they need and thinking about the future of the river, the community shows how sustainable fishing can help ensure that there will still be something to catch tomorrow and a tradition for the next generation to inherit. After a day in the water, everyone gathers to cook and share the day’s catch.
For this episode of Lokal, we spend the day fishing with locals and learn about the practices they are using to help protect the river and preserve their way of fishing.
