Tag: Small-Scale Fishermen
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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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