Fisherfolk from Zambales province assailed the recent incident of harassment of their fellow fishermen by the Chinese Coast Guard near the Scarborough Shoal, which has been serving as their traditional fishing ground for decades. | joannaglibotINQ /PDI
“It’s not hidden from the knowledge of the fishermen that the presence of the Chinese Coast Guard in the shoal is regular,” said Roldan, also a fisherman in Masinloc.Fearful, intimidated
“So contrary to what President Marcos says, Filipinos are still not able to fish peacefully in our fisheries, ” Roldan said. He said his group had once again called on the government to immediately instruct the Philippine Coast Guard and other maritime forces to make regular and active patrols in the West Philippine Sea to ensure the safety of Filipino fishermen.
“We have already given all the respect to our neighboring countries, even if we are being bullied there, but our government has yet to take action,” he said.
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