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China removes its floating barriers from Panatag
The reasons are not yet clear, but China has removed its floating barriers in the vicinity of Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, National Security Council assistant director general Jonathan Malaya said yesterday......»»
CCG stops Philippine fishermen from trespassing on Huangyan Island
The China Coast Guard (CCG) recently stopped a group of Philippine fishermen from trespassing on Huangyan Island in the South China Sea, a source confirmed with CGTN on Friday. Footage and two photos given by the source over the weekend show the group of fishermen standing on the reefs of the island and illegally collecting seashells, a move not only violating China's sovereign rights but damaging the ecological.....»»
Panatag is proven PH territory; China claims it by bogus history
A civilian supply expedition to Panatag (Scarborough) is set this summer. The shoal is Philippine territory. Filipinos have every right to enter its 15,000-hectare lagoon bound by rocks and reefs......»»
‘Exhaust all legal options to defend Pinoy fishermen’
Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas and four other Catholic bishops yesterday asked the Philippine government to exhaust all legal options to defend the Filipino fishermen reportedly recently harassed at Scarborough Shoal by the China Coast Guard......»»
The Philippines says it won t let China remove a Filipino military outpost on a disputed shoal
ABOARD BRP SINDANGAN (AP) - The Philippines will not allow China to remove a Philippine military outpost in a fiercely disputed South China Sea shoal, a navy official said Wednesday, a day after four Filipino navy personnel were injured in a confrontation between Chinese and Philippine ships. Philippine officials summoned a Chinese Embassy diplomat in Manila to convey a strong protest over the confrontation.....»»
Gibo: Don’t fish alone in West Philippine Sea
Local fishermen should not sail to the West Philippine Sea alone, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro said yesterday, following reports that the Chinese coast guard forced Filipino fisherfolk to return shells they had gathered from Panatag or Scarborough Shoal......»»
Chinese militia blocks Philippine vessel anew
A Chinese maritime militia ship engaged a Philippine vessel in a “dangerous maneuver” in an attempt to prevent it from delivering supplies and other provisions to fishermen in Panatag Shoal off the coast of Zambales......»»
DOJ to help build case vs West Philippine Sea cyanide fishing
The Department of Justice will support relevant agencies in gathering evidence and building a case against individuals, allegedly Chinese and Vietnamese fishermen, who are using cyanide at Panatag Shoal, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said yesterday......»»
BFAR: Foreign fishers using cyanide in Bajo de Masinloc
Chinese and Vietnamese fishermen were reportedly destroying corals and marine resources in Bajo de Masinloc (Panatag Shoal) by using cyanide to catch fish, the Bureau of Fish and Aquatic Resources said yesterday......»»
More PCG, BFAR vessels to be deployed in West Philippine Sea
Manila has ordered increased deployment of Philippine Coast Guard and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources vessels in Panatag Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, aimed mainly at protecting the country’s interests and fishermen in the area......»»
West Philippine Sea: Guard PH shoal, fishers with frequent patrols
The Philippines will take “decisive action” in securing one of its traditional fishing grounds amid growing Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea by establishing a constant presence at Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal through rotational patrols of that area by government ships starting this month. National Security Adviser Eduardo Año on Friday said vessels from the Philippine Coast.....»»
Gearing up vs China blocking actions near Ayungin Shoal
China has been stepping up its pressure tactics in the West Philippine Sea, deploying a naval warship alongside the China Coast Guard and maritime militia in blocking an unarmed Philippine boat carrying supplies to the troops manning an outpost aboard the ship BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal......»»
Philippines denies China repelled BFAR vessel
A claim by Chinese state media that Chinese coast guards had “repelled” a Filipino vessel in Panatag Shoal was “inaccurate,” according to the Philippine Coast Guard......»»
China gets increasingly rambunctious in South China Sea
Hong Kong, April 1 (ANI): Chairman Xi Jinping, as part of his hardening stance against the Philippines, has obviously instructed agencies like the China Coast Guard (CCG), which is directly under his command, to demonstrate greater vigor in the South China Sea. Indeed, Second Thomas Shoal has emerged as a potent flashpoint in the South China Sea, a submerged reef situated 194km west of the Philippine island of Palawan. Th.....»»
Australia, Britain Criticize China for Actions in Hong Kong
SYDNEY - Australia and Britain on Friday criticized China for its actions in Hong Kong and the South China Sea and its support of Russia, after a meeting in which London and Canberra deepened their security ties.The two countries called out 'recent unsafe and destabilizing behavior by China's vessels against Philippine vessels and crew near Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea,' in a statement that contain.....»»
Water cannons sprayed on Philippine boat by Chinese coast guard ship
MANILA, The Philippines: In the latest confrontation near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, Philippine officials said a Chinese coast guard ships sprayed water cannons at a supply boat on Saturday, causing injuries to its navy crew members and heavy damage to the wooden vessel. The US and Japan immediately expressed their support for the Philippines amid China's aggression off the Second Thomas Shoal, whi.....»»
Floating barrier spotted in Bajo de Masinloc
Floating barriers have reappeared around Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, apparently placed by the Chinese to keep Filipino fishing boats and support vessels out of the rich fishing grounds, the Philippine Coast Guard said yesterday......»»
US condemns China’s latest aggression in WPS
The Philippines reported on Saturday that the Chinese Coast Guard blocked and damaged a Filipino supply boat with water cannons while it was on its way to Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal), causing injuries to personnel onboard......»»
China urges ROK to stay prudent on South China Sea issue: Chinese FM
BEIJING, March 28 (Xinhua) -- China urges the Republic of Korea (ROK) to stay prudent when it comes to the South China Sea issue, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday. Lin made the remarks at a regular press briefing when responding to a media query about ROK Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's biased and unfactual comments on the South China Sea issue over the past few days. "China.....»»
Cyanide fishing: scourge on humans, catch, corals
Chinese maritime militia reportedly use cyanide to poach in Panatag Shoal. Not content with stealing in our waters, they destroy nature. No different from akyat-bahay (porch climbers) who wreck doors, windows, cabinets......»»