City steps up campaign vs. ‘alien’ bangus
THE “aliens” are now under control.
Dagupan’s efforts to curb the entry and sale of the so-called “alien” bangus in the city have effectively reduced the volume of these products by 100 to 150 kilograms a day.
Alien bangus, which were compromising the quality of Bonuan bangus for which the city is known for, were placed under a “watch list” while authentic Dagupan fish products were put under a tagging procedure.
Emma Molina, city agriculturist, told The PUNCH that the previous 200 kilograms of “alien” bangus that were brought and sold in the local markets daily have been cut down to as little as 50 kilograms.
Mayor Alipio Fernandez Jr. adopted the measure as he stressed the need to preserve the reputation of Dagupan as the Bangus Capital of the World.
Fernandez said while they recognize the concept of free trade, “we also have to protect the reputation of the real Bonuan or Dagupan bangus as well as the people patronizing it.”
Fernandez said the labeling of Bonuan or Dagupan bangus has protected consumers from buying the “alien” variety, which tastes and smells like mud.
“Aien” bangus come from other provinces and are brought into the city’s market.
Traders from other provinces are now required to present documents to show proof of the origin of their bangus.#
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