Tag: marine ecosystems
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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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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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