The civilian mission to the West Philippine Sea will proceed on May 15 despite China’s recent water cannon attacks.
The 100-boat civilian mission to the West Philippine Sea will proceed on May 15 despite China’s recent water cannon attacks in Scarborough Shoal, its organizer, Atin Ito Coalition said. In a statement sent to reporters on Friday, Atin Ito co-convenor and Akbayan Party president Rafaela David said the group is “not intimidated by China's latest act of violence and harassment.”“Hindi tayo nagpapatinag. We're like plants watered by adversity – thriving, not just surviving.
International observers are invited to join the mission to document the situation in the WPS and witness the challenges faced by Filipino fishermen and frontliners.Atin Ito also plans to deliver essential supplies like fuel to Filipino fishermen in the area.Navy spokesperson for the WPS Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad said the military supports and will help in the civilian mission through monitoring for its safety.TensionsBajo de Masinloc is a place of tension between the Philippines and China.
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