IMAGE OF THE DAY

Sharks are endangered species and, worse, there seems little hope of saving them. Despite a government ban, unabated selling of sharks continues in the southern Philippines. Photo shows butchered sharks are being sold at a port in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi. Under the law, penalties for illegal possession of these fish, either the whole fish or parts such as teeth, meat, fins, etc. bring a penalty of imprisonment from 12 to 20 years and/or a fine of P120,000, as well as forfeiture of the specimens and cancellation of the perpetrator’s fishing permit. (HADER GLANG)