Fishing ban imposed in Batangas

Local government units in coordination with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and environment and natural resources office has implemented a 22-day ban on commercial fishing in Balayan Bay. The fishing ban, which started yesterday, will allow galunggong (round scad) and matambaka (big-eyed scad) to spawn and replenish. The coastal municipalities of Tingloy, Mabini, Bauan, San Luis, Taal, Lemery, Calaca, Balayan, Calatagan, Lian and Nasugbu initiated the fishing ban.