A total of 57 fishermen from the towns of Bolinao, Agno, and Bani in Pangasinan were recognized by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) for surrendering blocks of suspected "floating shabu" found at sea earlier this June 2025.
The drugs were discovered between June 5 and June 8, with a total of over 900 kilograms of shabu turned over to authorities.
The illegal drugs were estimated to be worth more than P6.5 billion.
PDEA praised the fishermen for their courage and honesty. They described their actions as a strong example in the agency’s continuing campaign against illegal drugs.
As a token of appreciation, the fishermen received grocery items and a cash incentive from the provincial government.
