The city government of Cadiz in Negros Occidental strongly condemned the poaching and killing of 33 giant clams at its Giant Clam Village, a declared protected marine conservation area, offering a reward for the arrest of the culprits. Giant clams are a protected species, and any act of collecting, killing or damaging them is a criminal offense punishable under the law, stressed Cadiz City Mayor Salvador Escalante. The mayor said a P20,000 cash reward was offered for credible information leading to the identification, arrest, and prosecution of those involved in the incident that was discovered on Christmas Day.

Gomez, C. P. (2025, December 29). Cadiz City goes after giant clams' killers. Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. A10.