PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said on Saturday, September 23, 2023, that the government will not impose a fishing ban, clarifying his recent statement on the matter...
PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said on Saturday, September 23, 2023, that the government will not impose a fishing ban, clarifying his recent statement on the matter in a bid to address overfishing and boost the country’s fish population.
"In an interview with reporters in Iriga City, Camarines Sur, Marcos said there would be no fishing ban, only fishing restrictions, especially in breeding areas, to ensure an abundant supply of fish in the Philippines and to safeguard the income of fishermen. “Hindi maganda ang pagkapaliwanag ko. Hindi fishing ban ang pinag-usapan ko. Ang sinasabi ko, kung saan ‘yung breeding area ng isda, huwag tayong mangingisda doon para dumami ‘yung isda,” the President said.
"Pero walang fishing ban. Hindi naman — walang hanapbuhay ang tao. Padadamihin nga natin ‘yung isda. Dahil kausap ko kanina ‘yung mga mangingisda, sabi nila talagang nabawasan na ‘yung huli nila,” he added. Under Republic Act No. 10654, or the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998, the fishing season for certain kinds of fish in specific waters at different times of the year shall be imposed.SunStar website welcomes friendly debate, but comments posted on this site do not necessarily reflect the views of the SunStar management and its affiliates. SunStar reserves the right to delete, reproduce, or modify comments posted here without notice. Posts that are inappropriate will automatically be deleted.
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