Based on the latest laboratory results of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and Local Governments Units (LGUs), shellfishes collected at coastal waters of Dauis and Tagbilaran City in Bohol; Tambobo Bay, Siaton in Negros Oriental; coastal waters of Calubian in Leyte; Balite Bay, Mati City in Davao oriental; and Lianga Bay and coastal waters of Hinatuan in Surigao del Sur are still positive for Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP) or toxic red tide that is beyond the regulatory limit. Moreover, Puerto Princesa Bay, Puerto Princesa City in Palawan is now positive for PSP.

Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Shellfish Bulletin No. 12, Series of 2021, 30 April 2021. (2021, May 2). The Philippine Star, p. B2.