Marcos vows to defend fishing areas for Pinoys President Ferdinand Marcos on Friday said the government will not back down
President Ferdinand Marcos on Friday said the government will not back down and will continue to defend the country’s maritime territory and the rights of Filipino fisherfolk.
“We are not looking for trouble [but]… we will continue to defend the Philippines, the maritime territory of the Philippines, and the rights of our fishermen to fish in the areas where they have been fishing for hundreds of years,” he said. The 300-meter barrier was set up by Chinese boats to block Filipino fishermen going into Bajo de Masinloc.
“Is the US prepared to back up its Mutual Defense Treaty with military force? And what message would it send to other countries in the region if the US doesn’t respond forcefully enough to an event that triggers that treaty?” Kim asked Ford. US Coast Guard Pacific Area Commander Vice Admiral Andrew Tiongson said the agency is responding to its Philippine counterpart’s requests.
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