Manila, April 8 -- The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-Negros Island Region (BFAR-NIR) is working with local government units (LGUs) in monitoring markets after incidents of fish poisoning linked to consumption of a type of tuna called "aloy" and "tulingan" in Negros Occidental.

At least three LGUs, including Cadiz City as well as the municipalities of Hinigaran and La Castellana, have reported cases of scombroid fish poisoning this week.

In its advisory related to the Cadiz City cases, the BFAR-NIR said its technical team is investigating the incident, adding that preliminary reports showed the symptoms are consistent with scombroid fish poisoning.

"We are working hand-in-hand with the local government of Cadiz, and conducti...