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No need to amend fisheries code, implement instead
By Nidz Godino
"We must first comprehensively and fully implement key reforms that were introduced by Fisheries Code... on top of this list is science-based, ecosystem approach to managing our depleting fishing grounds through Fisheries Management Areas where management efforts are just starting," Oceana Philippines acting vice president Rosa Liza Eisma-Osorio, 25-year-old Fisheries Code must be comprehensively implemented not amended to address issues affecting fisherfolk and country's aquatic resources.
In his second State of the Nation Address, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. called on Congress to amend Fisheries Code to incorporate and strengthen science-based analysis and determination of fishing areas.
FMJ, agriculture secretary, stressed amending law will "guarantee sustainable development of our fisheries sector in harmony with environmental balance."
But conservation group Oceana stressed 1998 Fisheries Code as amended by Republic Act 10654 in 2015 does not need to be reviewed because it already provides science-based, participatory, and transparent mechanism to sustainably manage fisheries.
She also urged government to prioritize implementation of transparency measures critical in combating illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, specifically installation of vessel monitoring measures on commercial fishing vessels.
Fishers stressed amending code will definitely benefit big-fishing firms.
Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources earlier proposed compromise on Section 16 of RA 10654 which defines jurisdiction of local government units, and Section 18 which effectively opens use of municipal waters areas covered within 15 kilometers from coastline to commercial fishing activities.
-Osorio said proposed amendment is "short of foresight needed to stop further depletion of major fishing grounds inside municipal waters" and can affect all fishing sectors.
Ruperto Aleroza, chair of Artisanal Fisherfolk Council, said proposals did not undergo required consultation with small-scale fishers and local governments.
"We've already heard from commercial fishers they want to enter municipal waters that are primarily reserved for municipal and artisanal fishermen…we will not allow them," said Ruperto Aleroza, chair of the Artisanal Fisherfolk Sectoral Council.
Fisherfolk group Pamalakaya called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to hold dialogue with small-scale fishers to understand their reasons for objecting to proposed Fisheries Code amendments.
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