The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has announced the upcoming annual two-month ban for “tawilis” (Sardinella tawilis) fishing in Taal Lake in Batangas province. “The public is again advised that the temporary suspension and/or prohibition of catching/fishing (active or passive), selling, trading, transporting or bringing to markets, and other transactions related to the trade of tawilis are in effect during the closed season,” the DENR-Calabarzon said in an announcement in Filipino dated Feb. 12.

Mallari, D. T. Jr. (2024, February 19). 'Tawilis' annual fishing ban in Taal Lake to start March. Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. A5.