Local government units in coordination with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and environment and natural resources office has implemented a 22-day ban on commercial fishing in Balayan Bay. The fishing ban, which started yesterday, will allow galunggong (round scad) and matambaka (big-eyed scad) to spawn and replenish. The coastal municipalities of Tingloy, Mabini, Bauan, San Luis, Taal, Lemery, Calaca, Balayan, Calatagan, Lian and Nasugbu initiated the fishing ban.

Ozaeta, A. (2016, November 20). Fishing ban imposed in Batangas. The Philippine Star, p. A-25.