The seawaters of three towns in Capiz province were still positive for red tide toxins, based on Shellfish Bulletin No. 05 of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) dated Feb. 21, 2023. Shellfish collected and tested from Panay, President Roxas and Pilar tows were still positive for paralytic shellfish poison (PSP), or toxic red tide, beyond the regulatory limit.

Tayona, G. (2023, February 23). Capiz seawaters still positive for red tide. Panay News, p. 4.