MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering importing small pelagic fish such as round scad (galunggong ... to protect target fish species during their peak spawning ...

The government is sticking to the yearly implementation of the temporary fishing ban in major fishing grounds in the ...

These closures typically lasts for three months. Among the fish species the DA is seeking to authorize imports for are round scad (galunggong), mackerel, bonito, and moonfish. Mr. De Mesa added that ...