Several police officers allegedly involved in the disappearance of 34 cockfighters (sabungero) four years ago have now reached out to the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Police Commission (Napolcom), indicating a possible intention to cooperate with the ongoing investigation. PNP...
BATANGAS CITY – Authorities assured that the popular sardine tawilis and other types of fish found in Taal Lake are safe for human consumption following a whistleblower 's claim that the bodies of missing “sabungeros” (cockfighting afficionados) were dumped there. Bureau of Fisheries and...
Businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang on Thursday, July 3, filed raps against Julie “Dondon” Patidongan alias “Totoy” who accused him as the mastermind behind the abduction of several cockfight watchers (sabungero) between April 2021 and January 2022. Ang, together with his legal counsel,...
The Philippine Navy (PN) is waiting for a request from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to help in the retrieval of the remains of missing “sabungeros” (cockfighters), which were allegedly submerged in Taal Lake, Batangas. Navy spokesperson Captain John Percie Alcos said the PN has yet to...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) confirmed on Friday, June 20, that it has mobilized its technical divers for a possible search and retrieval operation at Taal Lake in Batangas, where the remains of the 34 missing “sabungeros” or cockfighters are allegedly buried. PCG Commandant, Admiral...
Despite the recent typhoons that hit some parts of the country, fish producers in Batangas and Pampanga assured that there is enough supply of fresh water fish. The problem is there is no demand. In a briefing hosted by food advocacy group Tugon Kabuhayan, Philippine Tilapia Stakeholders...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has intensified its regular patrol to monitor local fishermen checking their fish cages at Taal Lake amid the continuous threat of eruption from the volcano. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has intensified maritime patrol to monitor local fishermen...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) intercepted over 30 Batangas fishermen who sailed in Taal Lake despite the threat of Taal Volcano’s magmatic unrest on Tuesday, July 6. (Photo by ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) “Noong itinaas ang Alert Level 2 to 3 ng Philippine Institute of Volcanology and...
More than 100 metric tons of tilapia and milkfish or "bangus" were lost to fish kill that hit Taal Lake in Batangas, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) bared Tuesday, July 6. Fish pens in Agoncillo, Batangas photograped on July 3, 2021 amid Taal Volcano's continued unrest. (Mark...
There shouldn't be any price increase as far as tilapia sourced from Taal Lake is concerned even with the Taal Volcano's continued unrest, a regional director from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) clarified on Monday, July 5. NORMAL SIGHT--Owners and caretakers attend to their...
Amid the current restiveness of Taal Volcano, fish pen operators and fisherfolk operating in Taal Lake were prompted to issue a statement assuring the public that their tilapia catch is safe for consumption. This is to avoid the same scenario during last year’s eruption when fish pen operators...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) conducted seaborne patrol to assist local fishermen in checking their fish cages at the Taal Lake, amid the Volcano’s magmatic unrest on Saturday, July 3. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) conducted seaborne patrol to assist local fishermen, who checked their...
