ROXAS City – The provincial government of Capiz, through its Task Force Pagdumdum, continues to extend assistance to fisherfolks affected by red tide.
Just recently, the taskforce went to Barangay Culajo, Roxas City and distributed relief goods – which included 10 kilos of rice and food packs – to affected residents.
The taskforce also distributed food packs to barangays Mongpong and Baybay, also in Roxas City.
On the part of the Roxas City government, through the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), 140 registered shellfish vendors from barangays Culasi, Barra, Balijuagan, Cagay, Cogon, Culajao, Mongpong, Talon, and Libas received P2,000 in cash assistance each, aside from the food packs.
The latest Shellfish Bulletin No. 23-2022 of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) warned that Sapian Bay and the waters of Roxas City, Panay, President Roxas, and Pilar towns are still positive for paralytic shellfish poison (PSP) or toxic red tide beyond the regulatory limit.
Thus, all types of shellfish and Acetes sp. or alamang gathered from these areas are still not safe for human consumption.
Fish, squids, shrimps, and crabs are safe for human consumption provided they are fresh and washed thoroughly, and their internal organs such as gills and intestines are removed before cooking./PN
