Several parts of the Visayas remain contaminated with red tide, which makes all types of shellfish and Acetes sp. or alamang unsafe for human consumption. The affected areas list now includes San Pedro Bay in Western Samar, based on the latest shellfish bulletin released by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Jan. 29.

Ochave, R. M. D. (2021, February 1). San Pedro Bay in Western Samar added to red tide list, Masbate cleared. BusinessWorld, p. S1/8.