The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has declared a closed fishing season for ludong or President’s fish, to save the country’s “most expensive fish” from extinction. The ban against catching ludong or banak will remain in effect from Oct. 1 until Nov. 15. “Catching, selling, buying, transporting or possessing ludong, including its parts or derivatives, is strictly prohibited during this period to allow this endangered species to spawn,” the BFAR said.

Cariaso, B. (2024, October 3). BFAR suspends ludong fishing. The Philippine Star, p. 9.