Blue Crabs of EB Magalona

‘Blue crabs capital’ steps up production

Manila Bulletin
Published November 29, 2017, 10:00 PM
By Philippines News Agency

Bacolod City – The town of E. B. Magalona, known as the “blue crabs capital” of Negros Occidental, is stepping up its seafood production.

Magalona Mayor Marvin Malacon said in a press conference Tuesday demand for seafood products had been increasing and steps were being made to ensure sustainability of supply.

E.B. Magalona seeks to increase seafood production

Published on Sunstar Bacolod
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Erwin P. Nicavera

THE Municipal Government of E.B. Magalona is initiating steps to increase production of seafood products, mainly blue crabs.

Mayor Marvin Malacon, in a press conference at the municipal hall on Tuesday, said the demand for seafood products has been increasing that they are taking measures to ensure sustainability of supply.

Malacon said the municipal government has been doing aggressive campaign against illegal fishing, adding that they have already penalized numerous violators.