Tag: Bajo de Masinloc fishermen

Filipino fishermen in Bajo de Masinloc received BFAR assistance despite China threat: PCO

(Eagle News)–The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources successfully provided some assistance to Filipino fishermen in Bajo de Masinloc recently. The Presidential Communications Office, citing data from BFAR spokesperson Naz Briguera, said in a statement that BFAR managed to supply 14,000 liters of diesel fuel, 60 liters of motor oil and other provisions to 21 commercial fishing boats “even amidst the threat of Chinese maritime vessels against Filipino boats sailing in the West Philippine Sea.” […]

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PCG notes increasing presence of Filipino fishermen in Bajo de Masinloc

(Eagle News) — The Philippine Coast Guard has confirmed the increasing presence of Filipino fishermen in Bajo de Masinloc, Zambales, over which China has also staked its claim. According to PCG Commandant, CG Admiral Artemio M Abu, the 45 Filipino fishing boats conducting fishing activities from February 28 to March 5 was a significant milestone in maritime security and maritime safety. “Seeing more Filipino fishing boats in Bajo de Masinloc is proof of our intensified […]

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