The fishing season for sardines, mackerel and herring in the Visayan Sea will officially start February 15, according to Regional Director Remia A. Aparri of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) – Western Visayas. Aparri said fishery stakeholders will gather Thursday next week in Barangay Pawa, Panay in Capiz for a ceremony that will formally open the fishing season. She revealed that BFAR directors from Regions 5, 7, 8 and 9 will join the activity since their coastal waters are also part of the Visayan Sea.

Visayan Sea fishing season to start February 15 - BFAR. (2017, February 9). Manila Bulletin, p. 6.