Tag: marine ecosystems

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Japan Boosts BARMM Fishery Sector with $4.7 Million Grant

    In a significant move to enhance the sustainability of fishing and aquaculture in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), the Japanese government has committed a grant of USD4.7 million, equivalent to around PHP273 million. This initiative, set to commence in April and span two years, aims to support approximately 4,000 small-scale aqua farmers…

  • 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…