The filing of a diplomatic action is now being considered by the government against China as the PCG said that it has received a report from Palawan fishermen that they were driven away by a CCG vessel in Ayungin Shoal, West Philippine Sea.
The filing of a diplomatic action is now being considered by the government against China as the Philippine Coast Guard said Saturday, Jan. 21, that it has received a report from Palawan fishermen that they were driven away by a China Coast Guard vessel in Ayungin Shoal, West Philippine Sea .PCG Spokesperson Commo. Armando Balilo said that Lito Al-os, captain of Filipino fishing boat “KEN-KEN,” reported to them last Friday, Jan.
“Accordingly, CCGV 5204 maneuvered towards FFB KEN-KEN at a distance of approximately 800 yards and deployed a rigid hull inflatable boat ,” Balilo said in a statement. “As of press time, the PCG is collecting evidence and further information that will be forwarded to the Department of Foreign Affairs ,” Balilo said.
The incident happened several days after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that China assured the Philippines that Filipino fishermen will no longer be barred from fishing in the WPS, which has long been a traditional fishing ground for the locals.
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