"MANILA, Philippines – Illegal fish pens in Taal Lake were ordered to be dismantled by the Department of Interior and Local Government on Thursday, as these have been found to be the reason for the recent fish kill phenomenon.
Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said the dismantling of illegal fish pens in the area is in line with the recommendation of the Protected Area Management Bureau in 2009 to reduce the number of fish pens from 14,000 to 6,000.
“Unfortunately, some followed while some disregarded the order and so, as a result, we have this recent phenomenon of fish kill,” Lacierda said.
“[So] today, DILG Secretary [Jesse] Robredo will order the Batangas PD [police department] to dismantle illegal fish cages in the municipalities surrounding Taal Lake,” he said.
Lacierda added that checkpoints will be put up by the PNP to prevent double-dead fish to penetrate wet markets."
Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said the dismantling of illegal fish pens in the area is in line with the recommendation of the Protected Area Management Bureau in 2009 to reduce the number of fish pens from 14,000 to 6,000.
“Unfortunately, some followed while some disregarded the order and so, as a result, we have this recent phenomenon of fish kill,” Lacierda said.
“[So] today, DILG Secretary [Jesse] Robredo will order the Batangas PD [police department] to dismantle illegal fish cages in the municipalities surrounding Taal Lake,” he said.
Lacierda added that checkpoints will be put up by the PNP to prevent double-dead fish to penetrate wet markets."
