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    Iloilo fisherfolk, coastal LGUs oppose commercial fishing in municipal waters
    Sornito, Ime (Panay News, Inc., 2025-01-31)
    The provincial government, through the Provincial Agriculture Office (PAgrO), is compiling position papers from coastal municipalities, fisherfolk groups, and other concerned parties to formally oppose the Supreme Court (First Division) ruling allowing commercial fishing vessels to operate within the 15-kilometer municipal water zone. PAgrO head Dr. Ildefonso Toledo confirmed that submissions have started arriving at his office and are expected to increase in the coming days. He warned that allowing commercial fishing in municipal waters would severely impact small-scale fisherfolk, who rely on these areas for their livelihood.
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    Renewed vow to revive Visayan Sea
    Yap, Tara (Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation, 2017-07-24)
    The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the provincial governments of Cebu, Iloilo, Negros Occidental, and Masbate have renewed their commitment to revive the Visayan Sea. A covenant on the commitment was signed by BFAR National Director Eduardo Gongona, Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor Sr., Negros Occidental Gov. Alfredo Marañon Jr., and representatives of Cebu Gov. Hilario Davide III and Masbate Gov. Antonio Kho during the 2017 Visayan Sea Summit in Sicogon Island in Carles town last Saturday.