The Philippine government will allocate P2.5 billion to procure new floating assets to support fishermen in the West Philippine Sea and strengthen the country's presence in the region. The move aims to ensure the safety and livelihood of Filipino fishermen amidst territorial disputes.
The Philippine government will spend P2.5 billion for the procurement of new floating assets to assist fishermen in the West Philippine Sea , the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said. The move also aims to bolster the Filipinos' presence in the WPS, where tensions have risen over territorial disputes . The government is keen on ensuring the safety and livelihood of Filipino fishermen in the region, the bureau added.
"Para po ito din sa ating mga mangingisda na meron pong platform ang pamahalaan para po mas maipaabot pa sa kanila yung tulong ng pamahalaan at makita nila yung presensya ng pamahalaan doon po sa West Philippine Sea," Nazario Briguera, BFAR Spokesperson and Head of Information and Fisherfolk Coordinating Unit, said.(This is a way for the government to aid our fishermen, and make the presence of the Philippines felt in the West Philippine Sea.)The new assets will include monitoring control and surveillance patrol vessels as well as food boat
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