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San Antonio Zambales — The municipality of San Antonio, Zambales, has been named a regional passer in the 2026 Fisheries Compliance Audit for the Non-Manila Bay Area, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Region III announced during an awarding ceremony on Oct. 7.
The municipality received a Certificate of Recognition at Royce Hotel and Casino in Clark Freeport, Angeles City.
The audit recognition cited the municipality’s compliance with fisheries governance measures and its efforts to manage coastal resources, protect marine ecosystems and support the livelihood of local fisherfolk.
Under the leadership of Mayor Arvin Antipolo, the municipal government has committed to sustaining programs aimed at promoting responsible fisheries management and coastal conservation.
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The initiative involves coordination among local government officials, partner agencies and coastal communities in implementing measures to protect marine resources while supporting fishing communities.
Antipolo said the recognition reflected the collective efforts of the local government and its partners in protecting the municipality’s coastal resources.
He said the local government would continue pursuing sustainable fisheries governance to help preserve marine resources and safeguard the livelihood of fisherfolk for future generations.
The recognition is expected to encourage the municipality to sustain its coastal resource management initiatives and strengthen its environmental protection programs.