A Southeast Asian center based in this seaside town has refined nursery techniques for producing fry of the native "hito" (catfish). The research headway was achieved by the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC AQD) situated in this town 24 km west of Iloilo city. The scientific headway is expected to revive the moribund catfish industry, which has dwindled in recent years owing to overfishing and pollution of their natural habitat.

'Hito' production to increase with new techniques: breakthrough achieved to save moribund industry. (2001, February 2). Manila Bulletin, p. D-4.