
A coordination meeting initiated by Mayor Sulpicio N. Yu (in photo, standing) was held on Oct. 29, 2025, with fish cage investors, fishermen, and government representatives. The meeting discussed fishery laws and promoted collaboration, resulting in a compromise agreement between investors and Mantatao fishermen. BFAR, led by PFO Candido Samijon, committed to provide trainings and livelihood assistance for sustainable coastal resource management, with participants including Fish Warden of Calape, Philippine Coast Guard, MAO Mrs. Penticase, and Calape PNP. (Contributed photo)