Fisherfolk and civil society groups filed a petition on Thursday challenging the Supreme Court’s (SC) ruling declaring the 15-kilometer municipal water zone unconstitutional. The zone, legally reserved for small-scale fisherfolk, has been opened by the SC decision to commercial fishing corporations, prompting concerns from affected groups. The petitioners argued that the decision harms the 87 million Filipinos who rely on pelagic fish for food.

Murcia, A. (2025, January 3). Opening of municipal waters to commercial fishing questioned. Daily Tribune, p. A2.