The Isabela State University (ISU) is embarking on an ambitious research and development (R&D) project that seeks to develop the technology for massive breeding of Cagayan Valley Region's high-value fish (ludong) and freshwater (igat). Using P8 million in funds from the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquaculture and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD), ISU built a laboratory and a system of fishtanks as well as an earthen pond network, from which it will raise and breed te ludong and igat. William Medrano, ISU vice president for research, development, and extension, said the project would initially address concerns of extinction especially for the ludong or lobed river mullet that can only be found in the mighty Cagayan River.

Ronda, R. (2018, June 10). Cagayan Valley gears up for massive breading of high-value ludong, igat. The Philippine Star, p. B5.