The success of the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC)-assisted project on tilapia culture in San Julian dam in Tapaz, Capiz, had prompted Mayor Romualdo Exmundo to develop more potential sites for aquaculture. Tapaz is an ideal place for aquaculture of freshwater species because it is blessed with abundant water coming from natural springs. To realize this, the local government unit of Tapaz sponsored a training on tilapia culture.

Aldon, E. T. (2000, April 7). Tapaz to go full scale on tilapia culture, seeks SEAFDEC help. The Visayas Examiner, p. 8.