The recent pledge by over 90 Philippine Navy reservists from the coastal towns of Iloilo to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in Western Visayas is a significant step in the region’s efforts to protect its marine resources. This commitment, articulated during their orientation on Marine Ecology and Fishery Laws in Estancia, is a timely response to a pressing environmental and economic challenge.

United front vs illegal fishing in WV. (2023, December 27). Panay News, p. 6.