5 fishermen arrested, P183,000 worth of equipment seized off Romblon

CALAPAN CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday (July 7) arrested five fishermen and confiscated their equipment and catch worth more than P183,000 during a maritime law enforcement operation off Banton, Romblon.

The Coast Guard Sub-Station (CGSS) Banton said the suspects were caught using unauthorized diving equipment while fishing in the waters of ...