17/08/2026
August 17, 2026
The City Agriculture Office (CAO), together with the Bantay Dagat, conducted fishery law enforcement activities covering the coastal areas of Poblacion, Comawas, Mangagoy, and Labisma using a thermal drone.
The operation, with the call sign “Angkol Sam,” resulted in the apprehension of three (3) fishing boats and six (6) violators, composed of five (5) males and one (1) female, found using three (3) types of illegal/destructive fishing gears.
All apprehended individuals were given appropriate warnings. However, the unlawful and destructive fishing gears were confiscated and placed under custody for proper disposition in accordance with applicable fishery laws, ordinances, and regulations.
The activity was conducted to strengthen fishery law enforcement, deter the use of illegal and destructive fishing methods, and protect the City's coastal and fishery resources.