Philippines: group assures sufficient fish supply

Published 2021년 2월 18일

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Consumers in Metro Manila can expect a steady supply of fish to meet their affordable protein needs, despite high pork and chicken prices. Taal Lake, the country's largest freshwater lake, has suffered only minor damage from the eruption, resulting in a plentiful tilapia supply. The aquaculture industry is set to contribute to the supply stabilization, with expectations of falling fish prices based on previous trends. The Department of Agriculture has also lifted the closed fishing season in the Visayan Sea. Food security advocacy group Tugon Kabuhayan is advocating for more investments in fisheries production, as well as cold chain and logistics, to prevent food waste and ensure freshness.

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With pork and chicken prices in Metro Manila markets still relatively high, consumers are assured of enough supply of fish, which could fulfill the metropolis’ demand for an affordable source of protein. In a statement, Asis Perez, convenor of food security advocacy group Tugon Kabuhayan, said that even with Taal eruption last year, fish cages in Taal Lake only sustained minor damage. Thus, the abundance of tilapia supply. “Our group is confident of meeting growing demand. We have plenty of Tilapia in Taal Lake and other fish grow out areas in the country,” Perez, who is the former director of Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), said. Perez said his group is closely monitoring the situation with Taal Lake Aquaculture Alliance, Inc.Citing figures from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), Tugon Kabuhayan said fish production volume from aquaculture, commercial, and municipal waters peaks during the second quarter of every year. Thus, the group said more fish is ...

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