Authorities seized more than P195,000 worth of illegal fishing equipment, a fishing boat, and assorted fish, while arresting six fishermen in separate anti-illegal fishing operations in the coastal waters of Binalbagan and Sagay City, Negros Occidental, on July 16. The combined operations resulted in the confiscation of items valued at P195,340 as law enforcement agencies intensified efforts against illegal fishing practices in the province.

Jolito, C. III. (2026, July 20). P195,000 worth of illegal fishing gear seized; 6 fishermen nabbed in NegOcc. Panay News, p. 5.