Amid China fishing ban, PCG to escort Filipino fisherfolk in West PH Sea
DISPUTED TERRITORY A Filipino fishing vessel ventures into the Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. —REM ZAMORA
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will escort and monitor Filipino fisherfolk in the West Philippine Sea amid China’s fishing ban.
PCG Commodore Armand Balilo said this Thursday when asked in a Laging Handa public briefing for a reaction on the fishing prohibition.
ADVERTISEMENT
“Tayo po ay sasama doon sa mga fishermen. Imo-monitor po natin ‘yung mga fishermen natin sa pangingisda nila,” he answered.
(We will go with our fishermen. We will monitor them while they are fishing.)
Tears, hugs, anecdote-filled speeches mark Senate’s last session of 18th Congress
VP Leni to step down as Liberal Party chair on June 30
Incoming DSWD chief Erwin Tulfo names 2 undersecretaries
China imposed a fishing ban in the South China Sea, covering parts of the West Philippine Sea, which is in effect from May 1 to August 16.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) then lodged a diplomatic protest, saying the ban encroaches into parts of the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone.
The DFA cited the country’s 2016 arbitral victory against China’s claims in the maritime area.
/MUF
Subscribe to our daily newsletter
Read Next
Australia offers Samoa new coastguard vessel as part of charm offensive
EDITORS’ PICK
MOST READ
Don’t miss out on the latest news and information.
View comments