Manila Bulletin
Fishers' group to PBBM: Assert PH maritime rights on China visit
A fisherfolk group has urged President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to assert the Philippines' rights over the West Philippine Sea during his state visit to China.
Pamalakaya national chairperson Fernando Hicap challenged Marcos to hold China accountable for its aggression and incursions in Philippine waters.
Hicap emphasized that strong political will is needed from Marcos to address the issue.
The group also called on Marcos to confront Chinese President Xi Jinping about the intimidation faced by Filipino fisherfolk from Chinese militia and vessels.
Pamalakaya believes confronting China on this maritime dispute would be more beneficial to the Philippines than foreign investments or loans.
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