At the Pasil Fish Port in Cebu City, the dawn of Saturday, December 13, 2025, comes alive as fish suppliers unload and display tons of freshly caught seafood at the early morning bagsakan, the port’s wholesale landing area. A steady stream of buyers and vendors quickly gathers, filling the market with the familiar sounds of haggling as labaseras (small market retailers) and individual consumers negotiate intensely with dealers over prices of various fish and seafood. They are all hoping to secure lower or discounted rates amid a sharp rise in prices ahead of the Christmas and New Year peak season.

De Vela, J. C. (2025, December 14). Seafood shock: Pasil shoppers scramble for cheaper catch. SunStar Cebu, p. 6.