Prof. Richard N. Muallil, PhD, and co-authors have made a significant contribution to fisheries research with their latest publication, Philippine Fisheries Put Food Security at Risk, in Science—a C1 journal ranked in the top 1% globally, with an Impact Factor of 44.8 and a CiteScore of 61.1. Recognized for its scientific excellence, Science is among the most influential academic publications in the world.
Their study examines the impact of a recent Supreme Court ruling that permits commercial fishing in municipal waters—a decision that threatens national food security and undermines the rights of small-scale fishers, who have long safeguarded coastal sustainability.
By presenting science-backed insights, their research emphasizes the need to adopt equitable policies that protect local fishing communities and ensure the long-term viability of marine resources. This work elevates MSU-TCTO's academic standing and strengthens the collective call for sustainable fisheries management grounded in scientific evidence and social responsibility.
With this significant scholarly contribution, Prof. Muallil and his co-authors reinforce the urgency of aligning fisheries policies with environmental sustainability and food security—a crucial issue that demands urgent attention from policymakers and coastal communities alike.
