Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo on Tuesday said the removal of China's floating barrier in Scarborough Shoal is consistent with the Philippines’ position on the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
“Technically, since we have a right to practice our sovereignty and our sovereign rights, so it would have been consistent with our position, but we're still waiting for the full report [on its removal],” Manalo said in an interview with Senate reporters.
, also known as Bajo de Masinloc, preventing Filipino fishermen from entering the area to conduct fishing activities. On Monday, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela announced that they have removed "hazardous floating barrier" in the WPS upon the instructions of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and National Security Adviser Eduardo Año, who also heads the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea.
Located 229.6 kilometers away from Zambales, Scarborough Shoal is part of the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone and is considered one of the traditional fishing grounds for Filipinos.following the removal of the floating barrier.After the 2012 standoff between the Philippine and China in Scarborough Shoal, Tarriela said Chinese vessels have guarded the lagoon and barred Filipino ships and fishing boats from entering the area.
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