Giant clam shells worth P8.1M recovered in Palawan —PCG

Authorities have recovered P8.1 million worth of fossilized giant clam shells locally called taklobo or manlet in Balabac, Palawan, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Monday.

In a statement, the 336 pieces of fossilized giant clam shells retrieved on February 14 were turned over to the local government unit (LGU) for temporary custody and further measures, the PCG said.

Harvesting endangered giant clams is prohibited under Republic Act No. 10654 or the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998.

Violators could be penalized with an administrative fine of up to P3 million and imprisonment for eight years, according to PCG.—Joviland Rita/AOL, GMA Integrated News