Residents around three bays in Eastern Visayas are advised to avoid eating shellfish from these areas due to the continued prevalence of red tide toxin.

Red tide warning in 3 EV bays

Of the thousands of local government units (LGUs) such as provinces, cities, municipalities and barangays in the country, it is Iloilo province which first took up the cudgels for the LGUs in fighting for the survival of marginal fisherfolk on the issue of dwindling municipal waters.

Defensor defends municipal waters

Walang dapat ipag-alala ang publiko sa pagkain ng mga tawilis at iba pang isdang nahuhuli mula sa Taal Lake.

Mga isda sa Taal Lake, ligtas kainin

As of January 6, 2025, Zumarraga Island, Samar has been declared free from red tide toxins, according to the latest advisory issued by Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Eastern Visayas. 

Red tide hits 5 coastal areas except Zumarraga Island

Residents of Calbayog City, Samar can now be assured that the shellfish hauled from their coastal waters is safe for human consumption.

Calbayog City now 'red tide-free'

At least 10 bays in Eastern Visayas are still under a shellfish ban due to the prevalence of red tide, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).

Red tide still up in EV; 10 bays affected

Residents living near Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar were advised against consuming shellfish from its waters due to the continued presence of red tide.

Matarinao Bay remains under red tide alert

Two bays in Eastern Visayas continue to be under a shellfish ban following the confirmation of the presence of red tide in their waters.

Red tide warning remains on 2 EV bays

Fishermen and consumers in Eastern Visayas can now finally heave a sigh of relief.

All EV bays now red-tide free

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region 8 has made significant strides in supporting aquaculture efforts in Southern Leyte by successfully transporting 150 bangus breeders with a 100% survival rate to its Provincial Sea Cage-Based Development Project site in Brgy. Looc, Tomas Oppus.


Bangus breeders open new hope in Southern Leyte 

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