The Philippine government should continue to work to ensure that Filipino fisherfolk would have unhindered access to Panatag Shoal, according to a maritime law expert. | FMangosingINQ /PDI
But it was also noticeable that there were no Filipino fishing vessels inside the lagoon as two CCG ships were at the shoal’s entrance.
Filipino fisherfolk have complained about China’s harassment of fishing boats on Panatag Shoal and other parts of the West Philippine Sea on several occasions, leading to the filing of diplomatic protests. Joely Saligan, a 43-year-old fisherman from Subic, Zambales, who recently returned from a two-week fishing trip to Panatag Shoal, has experienced Chinese harassment many times in the past. But he added that the situation has improved since 2018.To Saligan and his crew, PCG ships are a welcome sight, particularly as they provide escort to small boats like theirs and even distribute relief supplies and conduct free medical checkups at sea.
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