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Ping Lacson Eyes Ways to Protect Small Fishermen from Commercial Vessels

Should he earn a seat in the Senate this May, former Senator and 2025 senatorial candidate Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson will study ways to protect the welfare of small fishermen in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling allowing commercial vessels to operate in municipal waters.

Lacson, a champion of the rights of farmers and fisherfolk as well as local government units, said Thursday that at least one LGU has joined calls asking the Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling.

“Legislation may be needed, including possible amendments to existing laws, to firm up the protection of our municipal waters,” Lacson said in Filipino in an interview on Bombo Radyo Philippines on Thursday.

Related: Ping Lacson, Ipagtatanggol ang Maliit na Mangingisda sa Pagpasok ng Commercial Vessels

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Ping Lacson Wants LGUs Around Laguna Lake to Have Greater Say in Its Management

Former Senator and 2025 senatorial candidate Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson wants local government units (LGUs) around Laguna Lake to have a greater say in its cleanup, rehabilitation and management.

Lacson also proposed that the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) allow more participation for LGUs in managing Laguna Lake through a board- or council-type setup.

“I am prepared to partner with you not just in Muntinlupa City but also the other LGUs around Laguna Lake in this regard,” Lacson said in Filipino at the Muntinlupa City government’s flag-raising ceremony early Monday.

Related: Ping Lacson, Nais Mabigyan ng Mas Malakas na Boses ang LGUs sa Laguna Lake Para sa Pamamahala Nito

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