Oversupply spoils sardines in Sorsogon

LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY, Philippines — An unexpected oversupply of sardines, locally called “tamban” or “lawlaw,” has led to spoilage in Bulan, Sorsogon, after fish processing plants temporarily halted operations during Holy Week, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Bicol reported. In an interview on Tuesday, BFAR Bicol Director Ariel Pioquinto said the surge