Mark Villaruz

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. 🤝🇵🇭🌊

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