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Marcos orders more PCG vessels deployed in West Philippine Sea
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has ordered the deployment of more Philippine Coast Guard vessels to the West Philippine Sea to protect Filipino fishermen.
This directive follows a recent incident where Chinese Coast Guard and militia ships used water cannons against Filipino boats near Escoda Shoal, resulting in injuries and damage.
Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro emphasized that the President's instructions prioritize the safety of Filipino fishermen.
Castro added that the President supports the purchase of additional coast guard vessels to enhance monitoring and protection of national interests.
The Department of Foreign Affairs has also lodged a diplomatic statement with the Chinese embassy regarding the incident.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to prioritize the safety of Filipino fisherfolk and deploy forces to strategic locations following a recent water cannon attack by China at Sabina Shoal.
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Three Filipino fishermen were injured and two fishing boats sustained damage during a water cannon attack by China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels near Sabina Shoal on December 12.
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Representative Leila de Lima has called for the deployment of the Philippine Navy to the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to counter the harassment of Filipino fishermen and vessels by Chinese ships.
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Several Chinese vessels, including China Coast Guard ships and People's Liberation Army Navy warships, were spotted by a BFAR aircraft and Philippine Coast Guard ships around Bajo de Masinloc, continuing to block Filipino fishermen.
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The Department of National Defense (DND) has refuted China's claim that the Philippines distorted facts regarding an incident near Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.
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