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Manila : Philippines | Jul 17, 2010 at 5:20 AM PDT

By AnnieCarlos

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Manila, Philippines - Some 5000 hectares of Fish Pen were destroyed by typhoon "Basyang" on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, affecting thousands of local raised fresh water fish "Tilapia" and "Bangus". According to some residents, the pollution is caused by wastewater and garbage thrown into the creeks and rivers that flow into Laguna Lake. Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) chairman Ed Manda said the fishkill happens every rainy season when the lake's oxygen level goes down due to pollution. Authorities say they are doing their best by reminding those establishments which contributes to the pollution, they also help them make sure they follow certain regulations tocomply with the pollution laws.

This phenomenon now extends to shores of Binangonan, Rizal; Pakil, Laguna; and the western side of Muntinlupa.

Authorities say the fish is safe to eat, but only in moderation. And it will take a minimum of 3 months before these fish pens will be established again.

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Residents sits inside their destroyed house on the shore of Laguna lake

AnnieCarlos is based in Meycauayan, Central Luzon, Philippines, and is a Stringer for Allvoices.

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