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Mark Villaruz, Concepcion (2026)

30/05/2026

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Province of Iloilo

Municipality of Concepcion

SANGGUNIANG BAYAN

RESOLUTION NO. _____

Series of 2026

A RESOLUTION URGING THE BUREAU OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC RESOURCES (BFAR), THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (DA), THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES (DENR), AND OTHER CONCERNED NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO IMMEDIATELY ADDRESS THE UNITED STATES BAN ON PHILIPPINE BLUE SWIMMING CRAB FISHERIES AND TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO AFFECTED FISHERMEN, WORKERS, AND COMMUNITIES

WHEREAS, the United States National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) issued a negative comparability finding against Philippine blue swimming crab fisheries under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA);

WHEREAS, the report stated that the Philippines failed to establish adequate marine mammal bycatch monitoring, reporting systems, and sufficient mitigation measures involving endangered Irrawaddy dolphins;

WHEREAS, the blue swimming crab industry provides livelihood and income to thousands of small fishermen, crab pickers, plant workers, traders, and transport workers in coastal communities throughout the country;

WHEREAS, the continued implementation of the ban may result in reduced exports, declining crab prices, closure or reduced operations of processing plants, and loss of livelihood among affected communities;

WHEREAS, there is an urgent need for the national government to implement corrective actions, establish effective monitoring systems, and provide economic assistance to affected sectors;

RESOLVED, as it is hereby resolved, to strongly urge the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), the Department of Agriculture (DA), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and all concerned national government agencies to immediately address the compliance issues cited by the United States National Marine Fisheries Service regarding Philippine blue swimming crab fisheries;

RESOLVED FURTHER, to urge the immediate implementation of a comprehensive marine mammal bycatch monitoring and reporting program consistent with international standards;

RESOLVED FURTHERMORE, to request the national government to provide financial assistance, alternative livelihood support, and economic interventions for affected fishermen, workers, and communities dependent on the crab industry;

RESOLVED FINALLY, that copies of this Resolution be furnished to the Office of the President, BFAR, DA, DENR, concerned Congressional Offices, and other relevant agencies for their appropriate action.

28/05/2026

𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐄𝐂𝐇

𝐎𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔.𝐒. 𝐁𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬

Good day everyone.

As a member of this Sanggunian Bayan, I rise today on a matter of urgent public concern regarding the recent decision of the United States National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) denying the Philippines’ comparability finding for blue swimming crab fisheries under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.

This issue is not only about exports. This is about the lives and livelihood of thousands of Filipino fishermen, crab pickers, plant workers, traders, transport workers, and small businesses that depend on the crab industry.

The NOAA report clearly stated that the Philippines failed to establish an adequate marine mammal bycatch monitoring and reporting program, particularly involving the protection of Irrawaddy dolphins. Because of this, Philippine blue swimming crab fisheries were declared “not comparable” to U.S. standards, resulting in restrictions that now threaten one of the country’s important seafood export industries.

Mrs. Presiding Officer, the impact of this ban is severe.

In many coastal communities, especially in Igbon, Tambaliza, Bagongon, Malangabang, Polopina, Dungon and other Island Barangay’s small fishermen rely on crab fishing as their primary source of income. Many families now fear reduced buying prices, loss of market access, reduced operations of crab processing plants, and possible unemployment.

This is not only an environmental issue. It has become an economic and social issue affecting ordinary Filipinos who are already struggling with rising fuel prices, inflation, and unstable income.

What is painful is that the report itself recognized that the Philippines only recently started pilot monitoring programs and still lacks sufficient nationwide implementation. This shows that government action came too late despite earlier warnings and previous findings issued as early as 2025.

We support marine conservation and the protection of endangered species such as the Irrawaddy dolphin. However, environmental protection and protection of livelihood must go hand in hand.

Therefore, we call upon BFAR, DENR, DA, and all concerned national agencies to act immediately and decisively by:
1. Fast-tracking the implementation of a nationwide marine mammal bycatch monitoring program;
2. Providing immediate assistance and financial support to affected fishermen and workers;
3. Strengthening coordination with exporters, local governments, and fishing communities;
4. Establishing clear compliance measures and timelines to regain access to the U.S. market; and
5. Ensuring that small fishermen are not left carrying the burden of government shortcomings.

Mrs. Presiding Officer, our fishermen should not suffer because of delayed compliance and lack of preparation.

This representation stands in solidarity with our coastal communities and urges the national government to take urgent corrective measures before more livelihoods are lost and further economic damage is done to the Philippine crab industry.

Thank you.

𝙎𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙣 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙜-𝙪𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙜 𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙬𝙖, 𝙐𝙇𝙐𝙇𝙐𝙋𝙊𝘿 𝙆𝙄𝙏𝘼! 🤝

𝐒𝐁 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐔𝐙, 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨!

28/05/2026

𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 | 21st Regular Session of the 12th Sangguniang Bayan
May 25, 2026

The 21st Regular Session of the 12th Sangguniang Bayan formally commenced with the Privilege Speech of Mark Ruffin C. Villaruz, focusing on the growing concern over the United States ban on Philippine Blue Swimming Crab fisheries and its possible impact on local fishermen, crab workers, processing plants, and coastal communities dependent on the industry.

During the privilege speech, emphasis was given on the urgent need for immediate intervention from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and other concerned national government agencies to address compliance issues involving marine mammal protection and fisheries monitoring standards.

Ginpahayag man ang kabalaka para sa mga pamilya kag komunidad nga mahimo maapektuhan sang pagnubo sang presyo sang kasag, pagkawala sang pangabuhian, kag paghinay sang operasyon sang seafood processing plants.

As part of the session, a proposed resolution was introduced urging the national government to:
▪️ Strengthen marine mammal bycatch monitoring and reporting systems
▪️ Implement corrective and environmental protection measures
▪️ Provide financial assistance and alternative livelihood support to affected sectors

Following the privilege speech, the Sanggunian proceeded with the discussion of various resolutions and committee reports concerning civil society accreditation, SK budget validation, fuel agreements for LGU operations, barangay ordinances on public safety and sanitation, infrastructure measures, and agricultural and environmental initiatives including the Bamboo Nursery Establishment Project.

Padayon ang pagbinuligay sang aton Sangguniang Bayan para sa responsable nga pagpanginbulig kag padayon nga pag-uswag sang banwa sang Concepcion. 🤝🇵🇭🌊

𝙎𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙣 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙜-𝙪𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙜 𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙬𝙖, 𝙐𝙇𝙐𝙇𝙐𝙋𝙊𝘿 𝙆𝙄𝙏𝘼! 🤝

𝐒𝐁 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐔𝐙, 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨!

23/05/2026

“In the blink of an eye wealth disappears, for it will sprout wings and fly away like an eagle.”
Proverbs 23:5

𝙎𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙣 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙜-𝙪𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙜 𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙬𝙖, 𝙐𝙇𝙐𝙇𝙐𝙋𝙊𝘿 𝙆𝙄𝙏𝘼! 🤝

𝐒𝐁 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐔𝐙, 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨!

21/05/2026

“Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to know when to quit.”
Proverbs 23:4

𝙎𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙣 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙜-𝙪𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙜 𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙬𝙖, 𝙐𝙇𝙐𝙇𝙐𝙋𝙊𝘿 𝙆𝙄𝙏𝘼! 🤝

𝐒𝐁 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐔𝐙, 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨!

19/05/2026

“Just as the rich rule the poor, so the borrower is servant to the lender.”
Proverbs 22:7

𝙎𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙣 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙜-𝙪𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙜 𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙬𝙖, 𝙐𝙇𝙐𝙇𝙐𝙋𝙊𝘿 𝙆𝙄𝙏𝘼! 🤝

𝐒𝐁 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐔𝐙, 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨!

18/05/2026

📍𝗜𝗸𝗮-𝟐𝟎 𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐧 | 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨 𝟏𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Nagpadayon ang regular nga sesyon sang Sangguniang Bayan sang Concepcion agud talakayon kag mapanubaran ang nagkalain-lain nga mga ordinansa, resolusyon kag mga importante nga tikang para sa kaayuhan sang banwa kag katawhan.

Lakip sa mga gintalakay ang mga barangay ordinances parte sa waste management, pagpugong sa paglatagaw sang ido kag iban nga kasapatan, pagmintinar sang katawhay kag kalimpyo sa komunidad, pati man ang pag-amendar sang Municipal Fishery Ordinance sang banwa.

Gindala man sa session ang mga resolusyon may kaangtanan sa:
✅ Implementasyon sang Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR SIA)
✅ Basic Education Facilities Program sang DepEd
✅ Bamboo Nursery Establishment Project sang Probinsya
✅ Pagpasidungog sa aton pinalangga nga topnotcher nga si Mr. Jerald Bacongco Loyola

Bilang Chairman sang Committee on Finance, Budget & Appropriation, padayon man nga nagapanguna si SB Mark Ruffin C. Villaruz sa pagsiguro nga ang mga polisiya kag programa sang banwa yara sa insakto nga pagdumala kag nagaalagad sa pinakamainayo nga interes sang mga taga-Concepcion.

Padayon kita nga magbinuligay kag mag-ugyon para sa mas matinlo, organisado kag progresibo nga Concepcion. 💙

𝙎𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙣 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙜-𝙪𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙜 𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙬𝙖, 𝙐𝙇𝙐𝙇𝙐𝙋𝙊𝘿 𝙆𝙄𝙏𝘼! 🤝

𝐒𝐁 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐔𝐙, 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨!

18/05/2026

📣 Calling all parents and young boys!

The Concepcion Primary Care Facility proudly invites you to the 23rd Operation Tuli on May 21–23, 2026 at the Municipal Gymnasium.

✅ Safe circumcision
✅ Assisted by healthcare professionals

Bring your child and be part of this annual health program for a healthier community!

📍 Municipal Gymnasium
📅 May 21–23, 2026

May 21 - Island Barangays
May 22- Mainland Barangays
May 23- Walk-ins

See you there!

14/05/2026

“Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.”
Proverbs 22:6

𝙎𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙣 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙜-𝙪𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙜 𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙬𝙖, 𝙐𝙇𝙐𝙇𝙐𝙋𝙊𝘿 𝙆𝙄𝙏𝘼! 🤝

𝐒𝐁 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐔𝐙, 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨!

13/05/2026

Warmest Congratulations to 🎉
𝗝𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗗 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗖𝗢 𝗟𝗢𝗬𝗢𝗟𝗔, 𝗟𝗣𝗧

Top 10 – March 2026 Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (Elementary) with an outstanding rating of 92.80%! 👏📚

Your remarkable achievement has made history as the 1st Top Notcher of NISU Concepcion Campus — a true pride of Barangay Tambaliza, Concepcion, Iloilo. 🇵🇭

Your dedication, perseverance, and excellence serve as an inspiration to every aspiring educator in our community. May your success continue to motivate the youth to pursue their dreams with passion and determination.

We are truly proud of you and your incredible accomplishment!

Greetings from: SB MARK VILLARUZ

𝙎𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙣 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙜-𝙪𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙜 𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙬𝙖, 𝙐𝙇𝙐𝙇𝙐𝙋𝙊𝘿 𝙆𝙄𝙏𝘼! 🤝

𝐒𝐁 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐔𝐙, 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨!

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