| Written by Remai Alejado, Provincial Press Bureau,
on 20-08-2007 11:00
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Tags : flet, IBRA-9, Alindahaw, representatives, accomplishment, municipalities, congresswoman, extortionists, establishing, strengthened, enforcement, initiatives, committees, |
Gov. Auring Enerio-Cerilles last week directed the Fishery Law Enforcement Team (FLET) of the Illana Bay Regional Alliance (IBRA-9) to aggressively pursue extortionists and pirates operating in the Illana Bay area.
The Governor as Chairman of the IBRA-9 Council made this directive during the meeting of the council at Hotel Alindahaw attended by several local chief executives and their representatives with the members of the IBRA 9 Working Committees. Since IBRA 9 was formed in 1999, Coastal Resource Management initiatives had been very active. Cerilles was then a Congresswoman of the 2nd District and she became Governor in 2001 up to present while IBRA-9 is strengthened and empowered in terms of protecting marine resources in the Illana Bay area. At present, of the 7 municipalities and Pagadian City comprising the IBRA 9, there are already 17 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) which Cerilles considered as remarkable accomplishment of IBRA 9. These LGUs are: Tukuran, Labangan, Pagadian, Dumalinao, San Pablo, Dinas, Tabina and Dimataling. Cerilles said establishing these MPAs is the leading solution to the depleting supply of fish in Illana Bay. However, despite this effort, pirates and extortionists continue to disturb and harass the people guarding these areas prompting Cerilles to order the Fishery Law Enforcement Team to go against these bad elements. FLET is chaired by PNP Provincial Director Ramon M. Ochotorena with members from the military, Coast Guard, Bantay Dagat and many more. Last update : 10-01-2008 02:58
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