Pampanga waters remain free from red tide toxin, according to an advisory from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). BFAR Shellfish Bulletin No. 24 Series of 2022 noted that toxic red tide was not detected from samples collected from Pampanga coastal waters. This means that all types of shellfish gathered from the province are safe for human consumption.

Arcellaz, P. C. (2022, December 14). No red tide in Pampanga. SunStar Pampanga, p. 2.