The Philippines is now among those affected by a ban imposed on shrimp import by the United States. The shrimp embargo, which took effect last May 1, stipulates a condition that methods used in shrimp capture in open seas by harvesting countries should not inflict harm on marine turtles.

Fernandez, R. (1996, August 18). RP, other SEA countries hit by shrimp import ban. The Philippine Star, p. 19.