Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. just came out with alarming news that our fish population is depleted. I think he was referring to the wild fish in our Philippine seas. It is worrisome too because he has not even hinted at his plans to address the problem. But given the penchant of the bright boys in Malacañang to take the easy route it is not far-fetched that Laurel will recommend importation and lowering the tariff.

Depleted fish stocks? Look South!. (2024, July 5). Daily Tribune, p. A5.