7th Sardines fishing open season ceremony

OPEN FISHING SEASON. Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Manny Pinol delivers his inspirational message during the declaration of "7th Sardines Fishing Open Season Ceremony" at Permex Producer and Exporter Corporation in Talisayan, Zamboanga City on Thursday (March 1, 2018). The government usually declares a three-month closed season in the different fishing grounds of the country to allow fish like sardines, herring and mackerel to spawn and replenish their population. (PNA photo by Oliver Marquez)