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Plans now ongoing to ensure safety of Philippine fishermen venturing in Scarborough shoal

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said the government is now planning courses of actions to ensure the safety of Filipino fishermen planning to venture off Scarborough shoal which lies 125 nautical miles off Masinloc town, Zambales. This is should Chinese Coast Guard continues to harass and prevent Filipino fishermen from entering the rich fishing ground. The DND chief said the Philippines have many options but declined to […]