^

Freeman Metro Cebu

In Talisay City, Plaint filed against Bantay Dagat head

Brenda Batuto - The Freeman

CEBU, Philippines - A fishermen’s group filed yesterday morning a complaint against the chief of Fishermen Sea and Ecological Care (FISECA) in the offices of Councilors Antonio Bacaltos, Jr. and Doroteo Emit.

Bacaltos is the chairman of the committee on environment in the city council with Emit as member of that committee.

Alfreda Cabusas, who claims to be the president of Fisher Folks Association Inc., claimed that FISECA’s chief,  Arturo “Jun” Aras, has done nothing to stop illegal fishing in the city.

She claimed that dynamite fishing has become rampant and could endanger the Bangus Fish Cage project given to them by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), which is located near the FISECA headquarters in Barangay Cansojong.

Cabusas alleged that dynamite fishing almost takes place every day.

She said her association is seeking the help of the two councilors to solve the problem.

Bacaltos and Emit said they will investigate the report.

The two councilors also said that illegal fishing should be stopped.

According to Bacaltos he has already heard complaints about illegal fishing in the past.

Emit said it is likely that after the investigation the city council will come up with a resolution that would deal with illegal fishing.

On other hand, Aras who has been acting as FISECA’s head for the past six months now, denied the allegation against him and said that six fishermen have been apprehended for trawl fishing but only six of the men were turned over to the mayor because the others have been allowed to go.

He said fishermen caught breaking rules will be fined and their gadgets seized.

Aras said illegal fishermen play cat and mouse with FISECA.

Aras suspects there is politics behind the complaint. (FREEMAN)

ALFREDA CABUSAS

BACALTOS

BACALTOS AND EMIT

BANGUS FISH CAGE

BARANGAY CANSOJONG

BUREAU OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES

COUNCILORS ANTONIO BACALTOS

FISHER FOLKS ASSOCIATION INC

FISHERMEN SEA AND ECOLOGICAL CARE

FISHING

JR. AND DOROTEO EMIT

  • Latest
Latest
Latest
abtest
Recommended
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with