Continued Chinese pressure in the West Philippine Sea could eventually affect Filipino consumers through lower fish supply and higher prices, Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson...
USec. Cheryl Caballero said in a virtual presser of the Department of Agriculture (DA) that the ending stock signifies the substantial availability of fish supply by the end of the year.
Under the program, commercial fishers are to refrain from catching round scads during the 3-month period which is considered to be their reproduction season. The intention is to allow the fisheries stocks to replenish and ensure its sustainability.