Pagpanglabay is a traditional fishing method practiced in coastal barangays of Buenavista, Guimaras like San Miguel, Zaldivar, and Sawang. It involves using a long line baited with hooks placed at regular intervals, set in either deep-sea or coastal waters to catch fish. The practice is done during the night, the practice begins with the nagapanglabay preparing the labay, attaching hooks and bait depending on what they intend to catch, and then deploying it into the water. After soaking for 2 to 3 hours, the line is retrieved, and the caught fish are sold locally. The practice is learned informally and passed down from elders to younger generations primarily through observation and hands-on participation. However, the practice faces challenges such as a lack of interest from the younger generation and the increasing cost of materials.
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Layson, Marc Leo (2024)
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Hannah Mañero,Alpha Queen Tayona,Gilly Jay Talaban,Ethel Junco
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