The regional office of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) here has alerted local governments in Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Norte, La Union and Pangasinan, comprising Region 1, to require market inspectors to strictly monitor the entry of shellfish which may be contaminated with the red tide toxin from the towns of Bolinao and Anda in Pangasinan. Bolinao and Anda are the main sources of shellfish being sold in markets in the Ilocos region. Nestor Domenden, BFAR regional director, has urged local chief executives to temporarily ban the selling and consumption of shellfish and alamang caught in the waters of Bolinao and Anda.

Elias, J. (2010, June 13). Red tide alert up in Ilocos region. The Philippine Star, p. A-28.