Mayor Vicente H. Pimentel III, Chairman of the Lanuza Bay Development Alliance (LBDA) together with Congressman Romeo S. Momo, Sr., Bishop Raul Dael, Hon. SP Lery Montesclaros, provincial leaders, Local Chief Executives and representative from the municipalities in CARCANMADCARLAN, Peoples Organizations and various members of the community during the LBDA Stakeholders’ Forum conducted February 19, 2025 at Villa Maria Louisa Hotel, Tandag City.
The forum was called to address and discuss the potential threats to municipal waters, the livelihood of local fishers and threats to marine ecosystem in CARCANMADCARLAN and the province. Right after the discussions, People’s Organizations through the NAMANA KA presented their Project Proposal with the aim of securing financial aid and support. In a message, Mayor VJ Pimentel emphasized that investing in local fishers translates to investing in the future of our coastal community. Further, the Mayor encouraged that efforts must be consolidated to protect and empower the fisherfolks.