ANTIQUE – Authorities have recently apprehended two fishing boats engaged in illegal fishing in the waters of Barangay Sibay in the municipality of Caluya.
The fishing boat’s personnel were unregistered and were using active fishing gear, in violation of Republic Act 8550, or the Fisheries Code of the Philippines, which is further amended by Republic Act 10654.
The operation on Saturday morning, Oct. 21, aimed at curbing illicit fishing activities that pose a threat to marine ecosystems and local fisheries, was a collaborative effort between the Philippine Coast Guard, the Philippine National Police, the Department of Agriculture, and the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of Caluya.
“This incident emphasizes the importance of constant vigilance and cooperation among various government agencies to combat illegal practices that threaten the country’s environmental and economic well-being,” read part of the statement of MDRRMO-Caluya./PN
