Illegal fish pens dismantled

DAGUPAN CITY , Philippines – Illegal fish pens along the river banks in this city have been dismantled by the city agriculture office. 

Emma Molina, city agriculture officer, said 50 other fish pens have yet to be dismantled as its owners claim the structures sit on titled areas.

“We are asking the owners of these structures to submit proof of their claims within three days,” Molina said. 

At least 165 units covering 5.43 hectares were dismantled from July to Oct. 10.