49 cases and the handing out of penalties and administrative fines, without favor to politicians or those who have close ties with them. c. Fish wardens should be hired as regular government employees with commensurate remuneration, legally mandated benefits as well as security of tenure. d. The CHR appreciates the PNP-MG initiative to collaborate with NGOs or fisherfolk organizations to act as force multipliers in policing waters for illegal activities and promoting environmental protection in the absence of additional police or deputized personnel. However, the CHR calls on the PNP-MG to augment its human resources to ensure the strict monitoring of the municipal waters. 4. Address the continued intrusion of commercial fishing vessels in municipal waters by implementing the Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) as outlined in RA No. 10654. Institutionalize the use of Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) 365 to IUU fishing and encroachment of commercial fishing vessels in municipal waters. This will also remind LGUs of their duties in managing municipal waters and encourage them to explore available support options from the relevant NGAs and NGOs. a. The DA-BFAR and the DILG should monitor LGUs that have enacted ordinances allowing commercial fishing operations in municipal waters to ensure that the preconditions for allowing such operations under RA No. 8550 as amended by RA No. 10654, are strictly complied with. b. The CHR supports the actions of DILG and enjoins it to continue making an inventory to summon LGUs that have not yet updated their fisheries ordinances to reflect the new provisions under RA No. 10654. 5. Reinforce the representation of artisanal fisherfolk in all levels of the FARMC. Representation in the planning and development of fisheries and marine resources, especially in municipal waters, is essential in ensuring that the sector is part of genuine consultation and will have a voice in all levels of management and policymaking. a. Participatory management systems such as the FARMC should be strengthened through training and support to ensure that the sector will be able to participate and decide on policies regarding the management of marine resources as also recommended in the VGSSF.366 b. Organize fisherfolks in coastal municipalities and strengthen already existing fisherfolk organizations. The consultations have shown the positive influence of having a strong community organization. Apart from being able to facilitate government programs for their communities better, it amplifies the voices of the sector to make them visible at all levels of planning, thus ensuring that their opinions and recommendations are taken into consideration. 6. Continue to develop fishery programs that improve the technical skills, capacities, and technologies of artisanal fisherfolk and promote the sustainability of their livelihood. a. Provide the necessary resources and capacitate the LGUs and the fisherfolks themselves to ensure proper implementation of such programs. Monitoring of the programs can be done in partnership with NGOs, CSOs, or local fisherfolk organizations to ensure transparency, sustainability, and accountability. b. Relevant government agencies should pay close attention to the suitability of programs they develop in a specific area. They should avoid the “one-size-fits-all” mentality and deploy programs that are appropriate and responsive to the specific needs of the community. i. Participants specifically recommend the deployment of a “Barangay Agriculturist or Fish Technician” who would create specific intervention or development programs for their particular barangays. 365 VIIRS, supra note 111 366 5.15, The SSF guidelines, supra note 24