SC voids vessel tracking rule, questions means to fight IUUF
The Philippine Supreme Court has declared a government regulation mandating electronic tracking of commercial fishing vessels unconstitutional, deeming it overly broad and violating constitutional protections. The ruling, aimed at combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUUU) fishing, raises questions about the balance between fisheries management and individual rights.
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