Despite the disruption caused by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake to some fishing communities in northern Cebu, the prices and supply of fish in the markets remain stable. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) 7 Director Mario Ruinata told SunStar Cebu on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, that the agency continues to monitor market prices to ensure stability and prevent sudden increases following the tremor that hit northern Cebu last Sept. 30. Ruinata said Bantayan Island, the province’s major supplier of fish, was not heavily affected by the quake, helping maintain a steady supply across the region.

Flores, C. (2025, October 28). BFAR 7: Prices of fish still stable. SunStar Cebu, p. 3.