The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) assisted local authorities in recovering 336 pieces of fossilized giant clam shells, locally known as Taklobo or Manlet, at the shoreline of Barangay Sebaring, Balabac, Palawan, on 14 February 2024.

According to the Coast Guard District Palawan (CGDPAL), the recovered shells, with an estimated market value of Php 8.1 million, were turned over to the local government unit (LGU) for temporary custody and further measures.