Despite the destruction wrought by Severe Tropical Storm Paeng, aquaculture groups under food security and livelihood advocacy group Tugon Kabuhayan said there is no need for importation as local fish supply remains stable. Latest data from the Department of Agriculture (DA) showed the total value of losses in the fisheries sector amounted to P16 million after the storm affected fishponds and cages of bangus and tilapia and seaweed farms, and damaged non-motorized boats and municipal fishing boats.

Rivera, D., Talavera, C., Jaymalin, M., Mercurio, R., Villanueva, E., & Santos, R. (2022, November 3). 'Local fish supply stable after Paeng'. The Philippine Star, p. 4.