Visayan fishermen fear that there will be an artificial fish shortage- which could trigger an increase in fish prices- amid the implementation of a state-imposed three-month fishing ban within their coastal areas. In a statement, Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (PAMALAKAYA) said that the closed fishing season " will spark a domino effect to the fisheries output, supply, and prices of fish in the domestic market".

Miraflor, M. B. (2021, November 20). 'Artificial' fish shortage feared amid fishing ban in the Visayan Sea. Manila Bulletin, p. B-3.