Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado issued an executive order on January 23, directing municipalities to assert their jurisdiction over municipal waters and to enact ordinances protecting small fishermen's livelihoods. The order follows a Supreme Court decision that permits commercial fishing within the 15-kilometer municipal water zone, potentially harming small-scale fishermen. Bohol maintains its existing ban on commercial fishing and active gear within this zone, prioritizing the rights of marginal fishermen.
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.Amanda Lago/Rappler'Marginal fisherfolk shall be given preferential rights in the utilization of municipal waters in keeping with national policy,' Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado says in a January 23 executive order
“Although none of the city and municipal governments of Bohol are parties to the said Mercidar case, if the same becomes final and executory, it could pave the way for commercial fishing operators to enter into Bohol’s municipal waters, just as anywhere else, thereby directly competing with marginal fishermen and adversely affecting their fish catch and livelihood,” the order read.in Bohol, next to agriculture, according to the provincial government.
While small fishers have preferential rights over municipal waters, local governments have the power to allow commercial operators to fish in this zone.
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