Concerns raised by the Local Government Unit of Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing (IUUF) activities were addressed through a dialogue with Honorable Mayor Juanito Inojales of Governor Generoso, Municipal Agriculture Office and BFAR XI Fisheries Protection and Law Enforcement Group Land-based Operation Head Eduardo W. Ogong and Provincial Fisheries Officer for Davao Oriental Jefferson L. Montera last March 2, 2023.

Fishing using Lagtang (a poisonous substance), Barter and Illegal fishing activities within the municipal waters of Governor Generoso were among the concerns raised by Mayor Inojales.

To address the pressing issues, a capability building for fishery enforcers particularly in the handling of fishery cases will be prioritized.

Following the meeting, the team conducted a landing denial operation at Governor Generoso Fishport. A series of joint operations in cooperation with the LGU and the Local Philippine National Police will be conducted in Governor Generoso in the next months.