Tag: commercial fishing
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New BFAR Director Elizer Salilig Poised to Boost Support for Small-Scale Fishers
In a recent development from Manila, optimism surrounds the appointment of Elizer Salilig as the new director of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). Bicol Saro Party-list Representative Brian Raymund Yamsuan, who chairs the House Committee on Aquaculture and Fisheries Resources, expressed his belief that Salilig’s passion and dedication will significantly aid over…
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Leyte’s Visayas State University Opposes Supreme Court Ruling on Commercial Fishing in Municipal Waters
In a bold move to protect local marine ecosystems and the livelihoods of small-scale fishermen, the Visayas State University (VSU) satellite campus in Tolosa, Leyte, has publicly opposed a recent Supreme Court decision. The ruling allows commercial fishing vessels to operate within the 15-kilometer municipal waters, a zone traditionally reserved for smaller, local fishers. The…
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Leyte’s Visayas State University Opposes Commercial Fishing in Local Waters
In a bold move to protect local marine ecosystems and the livelihoods of small-scale fishermen, the Visayas State University (VSU) satellite campus in Tolosa, Leyte, has publicly opposed a Supreme Court ruling. The decision, which allows commercial fishing vessels to operate within the 15-kilometer municipal waters, has sparked widespread concern among various stakeholders. The university’s…
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Antique Vice Governor Urges Supreme Court to Reconsider Commercial Fishing in Municipal Waters
Antique Vice Governor Edgar Denosta has made a heartfelt plea to the Supreme Court to reassess its ruling that permits commercial fishing vessels to operate within the 15-kilometer municipal waters, traditionally reserved for small-scale fishermen. In a recent interview, Denosta expressed concerns that the decision could lead to the depletion of fish stocks and severely…
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New Bill Aims to Secure Exclusive Fishing Rights for Small-Scale Fishers in Municipal Waters
In a move to support small-scale fishers, Cagayan de Oro City 2nd District Representative Rufus Rodriguez introduced House Bill 11383 on February 3, 2025. The bill seeks to amend the Fisheries Code of 1998 by granting exclusive fishing rights to small fishers within municipal waters, extending 15 kilometers from the shoreline of coastal local government…
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Agriculture Department Challenges Supreme Court’s Decision on Commercial Fishing in Local Waters
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA), represented by the Office of the Solicitor General, has filed a motion with the Supreme Court to reverse a ruling that permits commercial fishing boats to operate in municipal waters designated for local fishers. The DA’s motion emphasizes the need to safeguard the livelihoods of small-scale fishers and…
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Cebu Municipality and Environmentalists Urge Supreme Court to Reassess Commercial Fishing Ruling
In a significant move, the municipality of Sta. Fe on Bantayan Island, Cebu, together with environmental advocates, has petitioned the Supreme Court to reconsider its recent decision that supported a commercial fishing company’s right to operate in municipal waters designated for local fishermen. The petition, spanning 28 pages, was filed by Sta. Fe’s Mayor Ithamar…
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Cebu Municipality and Environmentalists Urge Supreme Court to Reassess Ruling on Commercial Fishing Rights
In a significant legal move, the municipality of Sta. Fe on Bantayan Island, Cebu, together with environmental advocates, has petitioned the Supreme Court to reconsider its recent decision that supported a commercial fishing company’s right to operate in waters designated for local fishermen. The appeal, lodged on Thursday, challenges the court’s affirmation of a Malabon…
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Cebu Municipality and Environmentalists Seek Supreme Court Reversal in Fishing Rights Case
In a significant legal move, the municipality of Sta. Fe on Bantayan Island, Cebu, together with environmental advocates, has petitioned the Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling that supported a commercial fishing company’s right to operate in waters designated for local fishermen. The appeal, lodged on Thursday, challenges a decision that upheld a lower court’s…
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