illegal fishing vs Zambales steps up drive
ambales — Eight diesel-powered patrol boats worth P4 million were distributed in coastal towns to strengthen resources management and intensify monitoring of illegal fishing.
The towns of San Felipe, Cabangan, Botolan, Palauig, Candelaria, Masinloc, and Sta. Cruz each received a 200 horsepower, four-cylinder patrol boat from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
“Each patrol boat is equipped with safety and navigation equipment, including built-in Global Positioning System instruments, magnetic compass, radio transceivers, search lights, life jackets, and buoys,”Central Luzon DENR executive director Ricardo Calderon said.
The distribution of patrol boats is part of the six-year Integrated Coastal Resources Management Program being implemented in priority marine biodiversity corridors in seven coastal provinces of Zambales, Cagayan, Romblon, Masbate, Cebu, Siquijor and Davao Oriental.
”ICRMP aims to promote the sustainable management of the country’s coastal resources and increase the income of coastal communities,” Calderon said.
San Felipe Mayor Carolyn Farinas accepted the patrol boats on behalf of the local chief executives.
”We can now say goodbye to dynamite fishers and hello to a more beautiful province of Zambales,” Farinas said.
With Zambales’ 170-kilometer coastline, it is high time that local government units invest on patrol boats just as they would on ambulances and fire trucks, she added. Read More ...
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