The Naval Forces Central (Navforcen) vowed a stricter campaign against all forms of illegal and destructive fishing in Tañon Strait, the country’s largest marine protected area. In a joint maritime enforcement activity Wednesday, Navforcen warned that regular arrests will be made, and also vowed to protect small-time fishers and law enforcers. “Tañon Strait is a big area. We need the help of all stakeholders and we can assure that Navforcen’s presence will always be felt in Tañon Strait,” said Lt. Commander Nomer Bilbao, operations head of Navforcen.

Cordova, C. D. (2018, December 13). Navy vows stricter campaign vs illegal fishing in Tañon Strait. Manila Bulletin, p. 9.