The Department of Agriculture (DA) is looking at the continued increase in shrimp and prawn production for 2023 because of investments in research and the adoption of new technologies and best practices. Highlighting the industry’s contribution to the national economy and food security, Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban lauded the “remarkable achievement” of the shrimp and prawn growers amid the challenges posed by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic in the past three years.

PH shrimp, prawn production seen to grow further in 2023. (2023, September 25). Daily Guardian, p. 7.