Locals puzzle over Silver Sea: Millions of fish flee to Philippine beach. Millions of little fish on the beach - good or bad omen? Some locals interpret the abundance of fish as a blessing and a good omen for the year ahead.
Older residents of the province, on the other hand, would warn of an impending disaster or catastrophe based on such events. The cause of the spectacular fish escape is not yet known. It is speculated that an earthquake or seaquake could be the trigger.