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    • Iloilo folk urged to protect kapis shells 

      (Manila Bulletin, September 20, 2000, on page D-3)
      Agriculture Undersecretary for Fisheries Cesar Drilon has enjoined Ilonggos, particularly those in the first district of this province, to protect the kapis shells in their coastal waters. Drilon aired the appeal during a ...
    • Kapis shell industry revival 

      (Manila Bulletin, September 1, 2000, on page 30)
      Agriculture Undersecretary for Fisheries Cesar Drilon pledges the support of the Department of Agriculture in the campaign to revive the kapis shell industry in western Iloilo coastal towns. The program is being undertaken ...
    • Kapis shell trade revival urged 

      (Manila Bulletin, September 3, 2000, on page 30)
      Agriculture Undersecretary for Fisheries Cesar Drilon has urged Ilonggos, particularly those in the first district of this province, to protect the Kapis shells in their coastal waters and revive the once prosperous industry. ...
    • Reviving the kapis shell industry 

      (Manila Bulletin, August 18, 2000, on page 10)
      In the early part of the 20th century, the kapis shell provided the material for thriving export industry that produced lampshades, window panes, door chimes, chests, jewelry items, and other curio items. Most of these ...