01/09/2026
๐๐ฎ๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐ฎ ๐๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐ต๐ผ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ณ๐ถ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐๐ต๐๐ ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
The City of Balanga showcased its programs, accomplishments, and best practices in protecting coastal and fisheries resources during the Fisheries Compliance Audit (FishCA) National Validation held on August 25, 2026.
The validation highlighted the cityโs efforts to strengthen fisheries law enforcement, promote sustainable fishing practices, and support the livelihood of local fisherfolk. Through various initiatives, Balanga City continues to work with local communities, government agencies, and other partners to keep its coastal waters healthy, productive, and sustainably managed.
Led by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in partnership with DENR-MBCO, NAMRIA, DENR, BFAR, RARE, and Oceana, the national validation assessed how local governments translate fisheries policies and programs into concrete actions. The process included document review, field validation, and discussions with local officials and stakeholders to examine the cityโs implementation of fisheries-related initiatives.
Representatives from DILG Regional Office III and DILG Bataan, led by Provincial Director Belina T. Herman, CESO V, and CTL/Concurrent CLGOO Cristy Blanco, attended the activity. The City Government was represented by Vice Mayor Francis Garcia, SP Member VJ Fernandez, and Ms. Nerissa Mateo.
