Pasil Fish Market

The Pasil Fish Market is a major fish wholesale market located in Barangay Suba, Cebu City, Philippines. Established in 1921, the market deals primary in fresh fish sourced from the Visayan Sea, Samar Sea, Camotes Sea and Bohol Strait.
The market, which was constructed with light materials and had wooden stalls, was originally part of Barangay Pasil, thus its name. After the city ordinance dividing the barangay into two was approved, it was determined that the market was situated within the boundaries of Barangay Suba. It was later renovated in the 80's by Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña who also negotiated with the Belgian government for the construction of a nearby fish port. Through City Ordinance No. 1419, the city government in March 1992 renamed Bugallon Street, where the market is located, to Belgium Street to recognize the Belgian government's role in the area's economic development.
Several incidents of protected species and products derived from them being sold in the market have also been reported such as manta ray, sting ray, green sea turtle, and shark meat.
On May 3, 2020, Cebu City Mayor Edgardo Labella ordered the temporary closure of the market, including the Suba Fish Port, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was scheduled to reopen on August 15, 2020 but was moved to August 28, 2020.