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China using cyanide to destroy Scarborough on purpose — BFAR

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources revealed that Chinese fisherfolk have been using the deadly chemical compound cyanide to damage Bajo de Masinloc — a body of water also known as the Scarborough Shoal......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Senate probe sought on cyanide fishing in Panatag Shoal

Sen. Francis Tolentino is seeking a Senate investigation into the alleged cyanide fishing carried out in parts of the ocean within Philippine territory, particularly near Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, which he branded as “environmental terrorism.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Pasil fish traders upset over Gwen’s wet goods transport policy

CEBU CITY, Philippines- Several fish traders at the Pasil Fish Port are complaining regarding a new policy of the Cebu Provincial Government which prohibits the entry of vehicles transporting wet goods from unsanitary conditions within the territorial jurisdiction of the province of Cebu. The policy, outlined in Executive Order (EO) No. 2 issued by Governor.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

FACT CHECK | Schools of ‘lupoy’ fish beaching in Sarangani Bay triggered by upwelling

Experts dismissed as false the claim of Facebook page The Watchmen’s Earth and Space connection that the beaching of tons of “nervous” fish in Maasim, Sarangani was driven by an unknown phenomenon. In a post on January 7, the popular page stated: “Ok Philippines on the matter of the massive amount of fish in Sarangani. […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Trillanes rumesbak sa Duterte camp: ‘Sila ang kumita sa China’

Matapos akusahang ibinenta ang Scarborough Shoal sa China, rumesbak si dating Senador Antonio Trillanes IV at sinabing ang kampo ni dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ang kumita dahil sa deal sa Beijing. The post Trillanes rumesbak sa Duterte camp: ‘Sila ang kumita sa China’ first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

China Coast Guard water-cannons anew Ayungin-bound civilian Philippine boat

A China Coast Guard vessel again blasted a Filipino supply boat with water cannons during the latter's attempt to bring much needed supplies to soldiers stationed at the Ayungin (Scarborough) Shoal......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

News on China s actions in WPS need to shift focus

MEDIA FOLLOWED recent incidents in the West Philippine Sea as Chinese vessels engaged in maneuvers to block patrol boats of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on February 12. The news on February 17 also reported the disturbing allegation of China's use of cyanide, causing damage to the resources and the waters of Bajo de Masinloc, also known as Scarborough Shoal.Although China's harassment of Philippine vessels a.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Marcos to back filing of case if there’s proof of cyanide use in WPS

The filing of a case in connection with the alleged use of cyanide in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) allegedly by foreign fishermen, “if there is enough ground to do so,” would be supported by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. President Marcos said this on Tuesday. But an earlier claim by the Bureau of Fisheries and.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

PH intensifies patrols to guard WPS fishing grounds

The Philippines will actively protect its traditional fishing grounds in the West Philippine Sea from increasing Chinese aggression by having government ships regularly patrol Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal starting this month. National Security Adviser Eduardo Año announced that vessels from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) will take.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

‘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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Philippines denies deal with China over disputed South China Sea shoal - Interaksyon

Philippines denies deal with China over disputed South China Sea shoal Interaksyon.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024