Sogod Bay Enters Three-Month Sardine Fishing Ban Starting Dec. 1
Sardine fishing in Sogod Bay, Southern Leyte, will be suspended for three months starting December 1. This measure is part of the government's annual conservation program to allow fish stocks to replenish and reproduce, covering the entire bay.
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