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Probe of cyanide fishing at Scarborough Shoal sought
Senator Francis Tolentino filed Senate Resolution 938 seeking an investigation into alleged cyanide fishing by Chinese and Vietnamese fishermen at Scarborough Shoal (Bajo de Masinloc) in the West Philippine Sea.
Tolentino highlighted that the use of cyanide or other poisonous substances constitutes illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, undermining the marine environment and global marine ecosystem sustainability.
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) reported that Chinese and Vietnamese fishermen had been using cyanide at Scarborough Shoal, possibly causing P1 billion in damage.
Filipino fishermen have informed BFAR that China is allegedly damaging the shoal to prevent Filipinos from fishing there.
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning dismissed the allegations against Chinese fishermen as baseless fabrications.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. stated that the Philippines is open to filing cases if there is sufficient evidence regarding the alleged cyanide fishing at Scarborough Shoal.
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The National Security Council (NSC) has ordered the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to expedite its report on alleged cyanide fishing by foreign vessels in the South China Sea.
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The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has accused Chinese and Vietnamese fishermen of using cyanide to damage fishing grounds in Bajo de Masinloc.
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The Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ) will not tolerate the use of cyanide fishing in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), as declared by Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla.
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