Authorities are studying the imposition of a “window hour” for residents in communities surrounding Taal Volcano so they can harvest from their fish cages and farms amid the continued volcanic activity. In a telephone interview, Sammy Malvas, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) director in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon) region, said this was not only to ensure that residents would be properly assisted by government personnel but also to trim economic losses that might be caused by the volcano’s unrest. “We don’t know yet when this is going to be approved, but for now, based on reports, fishers are allowed again to visit their fish cages,” he said.

Ocampo, K. R., Enano, J. O., & Mallari, D. T. Jr. (2021, July 9). ‘Window hour’ eyed for Taal fishers, farmers as volcano remains restive