A day before a fishing boat sets sail in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), a crucial step ensures the success of the journey: loading provisions. Johnny Mariano, 55, a resident of Barangay Calapandayan of this town, has been assisting fishermen for more than 10 years in loading ice, food, fuel and other supplies needed for the fishing expeditions, which usually last at least a week in open waters, including about 24 hours of voyage to reach their fishing spots in the WPS.

Aglibot, J. R. (2025, September 15). Supplies loaded in Subic fuel West Philippine Sea fishing trips. Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. A11.