Supreme Court
Laguna Lake Development Authority vs. Court of Appeals
G.R. No. 120865-71
The Supreme Court upheld LLDA's exclusive jurisdiction over Laguna de Bay, ruling its charter was not repealed by the Local Government Code. LLDA retains authority to regulate fishery permits, ensuring environmental protection and sustainable development, while LGUs' role is limited to revenue-raising. Illegal fishpens were ordered demolished.
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