President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Saturday clarified that the government will not impose a fishing ban and that his previous comment was on the possible restriction in breeding areas.
“Hindi maganda ang pagkapaliwanag ko. Hindi fishing ban ang pinag-usapan ko,” Marcos said in a media interview during a rice distribution in Iriga City, Camarines Sur.
Marcos recently emphasized the need to address overfishing and boost the country’s fish population and aquaculture in the country.
“Ang sinasabi ko, kung saan ‘yung breeding area ng isda, huwag tayong mangingisda doon para dumami ‘yung isda,” he added.
The President added that any move should not impede on the livelihood of fisherfolk.
“Pero walang fishing ban. Hindi naman — walang hanapbuhay ang tao. Padadamihin nga natin ‘yung isda. Dahil kausap ko kanina ‘yung mga mangingisda, sabi nila talagang nabawasan na ‘yung huli nila,” explained Marcos. —Jiselle Casucian/ VAL, GMA Integrated News
