2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Pages Executive Summary I. Context of the Report II. Scope and Limitations Limitations III. Methodology IV. Background of the Report Delineation of Municipal Waters V. 1 3 5 6 6 8 8 Reclamation of Coastal Areas 11 The COVID-19 Pandemic 12 Results of the Focus Group Discussions and Consultation Government Programs and Initiatives Related to Small-Scale Fisherfolks Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources 14 14 14 National Mapping and Resource Information Authority 15 Department of Interior and Local Government 17 National Commission on Indigenous Peoples 20 National Anti-Poverty Commission 21 Philippine National Police-Maritime Group 23 Consultations with Fisherfolk and Representatives of Fisherfolk Organizations The Effect of the Implementation of RA No. 8550 as Amended by RA No. 10654 to their Access to Municipal Waters and Marine Resources 26 26 The Continued Encroachment of Commercial Fishing Vessels in Municipal Waters and its Effects to their Livelihood 29 Competition with Commercial Fishing Vessels and its Effects to the Food Security of Fishing Communities 30 Artisanal Fisherfolk Access to Government Support and Social Services 32 The Effects of Coastal Reclamation Projects on their Livelihood 35 The Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic to their Livelihood 37 Emerging Concerns in the Sector 39 Recommendations Arising from the FGDs 40 VI. Key Findings VII. Recommendations 41 48