The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said Wednesday that the fishing ban will remain in Cavite waters following the oil spill incident in Bataan. This comes after sensory evaluations were done on fish, and shellfish samples collected from the province showed that they are still unsafe for human consumption. BFAR spokesperson Nazario Briguera stressed that the agency adheres to scientific protocols in declaring whether or not a particular area can be declared negative for traces of oil and grease.

Angeles, V. (2024, August 15). Fishing ban remains in Cavite. Daily Tribune, p. B16.