The Department of Agriculture (DA) is pushing for the revival of Laguna de Bay as a major source of fish for Metro Manila residents and those in nearby provinces. “Our aim is to produce more food at lower prices. For example, bring back bangus or milkfish prices to P50-P70 per kilo. Maximizing the aquaculture potential of Laguna Lake is essential to achieving that goal,” Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. told fish pen operators last week. “If we can add more capacity, then let’s do it,” he added.

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