A group of local fishermen expressed concerns that the Supreme Court’s ruling on commercial fishing could result in the loss of the majority of their fishing grounds. In a statement, the Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) shared that the latest high court ruling poses a danger to the food security of small communities. “This means that only a smaller portion of municipal waters will remain accessible to local fishermen, threatening both their livelihoods and local production,” the group’s statement reads.

Eguia, A. D. (2025, January 4). Fishermen warn of losing grounds after SC ruling. Daily Tribune, p. A3.