3 Arrested for Alleged Explosives Fishing in Palawan
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3 Arrested for Alleged Explosives Fishing in Palawan

Three individuals were arrested for allegedly transporting fish caught using explosives in Palawan. Authorities intercepted a vehicle carrying 47 boxes of assorted fish, highlighting the destructive impact of illegal fishing methods on marine ecosystems.

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