Lambaklad, a traditional fishing method introduced here two years ago as an alternative livelihood project, now proves to be a practical solution to the rising cost of fuel while delivering bigger catch for local fishermen at minimal hours at sea. Local fisherfolk groups said lambaklad—derived from the combination of “lambat” (net) and “baklad” (fish trap)—has provided better daily harvests just within 500 meters from the shore, thus significantly cutting fuel consumption. “Hindi kami gumagastos nang malaki sa gasolina, kasi malapit lang siya. One liter lang, nakaka-harvest na kami [We don’t spend as much for gasoline because we just fish nearby. With just one liter of fuel, we can already harvest],” said Simplicio Orendain, an officer of the Deep Sea Fishing Association of La Paz (DSFALP) here.

Empeño, H. (2026, April 4-5). Zambales fishers beat fuel cost surge with 'lambaklad' method. BusinessMirror, p. A3.