Palawan’s fishing ban sparks renewed fight over municipal waters

MANILA, Philippines — For years, municipal waters — the 15-kilometer stretch from the shoreline reserved by law for small-scale fishers — have sustained coastal communities across the Philippines. Recently, they have once again become the focus of a national debate. This time, the spotlight is on Palawan. With the passage of a landmark provincial ordinance banning all commercial fishing within its municipal waters, the country’s largest province has drawn a firm line that conservationists say other local governments must now follow, as a court ruling stirs uncertainty over long-standing protections. A sweeping local ban On March 26, Palawan Gov. Amy […]... Keep on reading: Palawan’s fishing ban sparks renewed fight over municipal waters

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