Pangasinan river system now safer

LINGAYEN — The prospects are a lot brighter for freshwater fisherfolk, following a massive cleanup and disaster risk reduction drive along river system in this province.

Gov. Amado T. Espino Jr. bared this last week citing efforts of the River Clean-up Task Force, headed by retired police Senior Supt. Paterno Orduna for the swift cleaning operations.

“Now, 90 percent of residents near waterways who directly benefit from the river’s bounty can enjoy it,” said Orduna.

The task force head also belied reports that the governor had banned residents from fishing in the river, saying the clean-up operation only dismantled fish pens that posed hazards and obstructed flow of water.