CRACKDOWN HALTED

CRACKDOWN HALTED. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) officer in charge Demosthenes Escoto (right) and Department of Agriculture (DA) deputy spokesperson Rex Estoperez (left) hold a press briefing at the DA main office in Quezon City on Friday (Dec. 2, 2022). The BFAR announced a moratorium on the crackdown against imported frozen fish such as pink salmon, pampano and other products that are sold in markets, taking into consideration the recommendation of fisheries stakeholders and lawmakers. (PNA photo by Ben Briones)