International non-government organization, Oceana, welcomes the long-overdue appointment of a permanent Secretary of Agriculture and extends its hands in partnership for the full enforcement of fisheries laws and regulations and mainstreaming science-based, participatory, transparent and accountable fisheries governance under Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. “It is our fervent call to the new secretary to strengthen the reforms for evidenced-based, transparent and sustainable management in addressing the challenges faced by the fisheries sector including overfishing, declining fish production and worsening poverty in the fisherfolk sector and coastal communities.”

Oceana, fisherfolks urge agri secretary to enforce fisheries protection laws. (2023, November 13). Daily Guardian, pp. 2, 11.