Red tide warning up over Samar’s Irong-Irong Bay

Inquirer.net - Oct 17, 2026

TACLOBAN CITY — A red tide warning has been issued for Irong-Irong Bay in Catbalogan City, Samar, after shellfish samples tested positive for paralytic shellfish toxin, prompting authorities to ban the gathering, sale and consumption of all types of shellfish and alamang from the affected waters. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in

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Ombudsman, Customs to formalize data-sharing deal in November

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Mum helping people claim PIP hits out at government plans to slash disability payment

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