DAGUPAN CITY -- Several fish pen
operators have voluntarily dismantled their illegally-constructed fish pens as
the 15-day grace period given by the city government came to an end last month.
Even former
Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Federation President Charice Perez committed to
remove the structure she owns as the City Agriculture Office’s “Bantay Dagat”
began implementing the demolition order issued by Mayor Belen T. Fernandez
against illegal structures that obstruct the natural flow of water in bodies of
water.
The
subject of the demolition order are fish pens located in prohibited zones,
outside the designated navigational lanes, obstructing the natural flow of
water and other aquatic resources, said Emma Molina, city agriculture officer.
Molina
said six fish pen owners have volunteered to dismantle their fish pens while
those who fail to comply will be subject to demolition.
The record
shows that there are 66 fish pens due for demolition: 20 in Lucao; 15 in
Calmay; 11 in Carael; eight in Tapuac; seven in Pugaro; two in Salapingao; two
in Lomboy and one in Tambac.
The
dismantling comes more than a month before the start of the 2014 month long
Bangus festival that will start on April 1.
The
festival will highlight its newest addition “Bangusine” or Bangus Cuisine
International that will be participated in by international students from the
different universities here who will cook bangus their native way. – Liezle BasaInigo
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