Senators and fishers’ group PAMALAKAYA called for the removal of the 300-meter barrier that prevents Filipino fisherfolk from accessing their traditional fishing grounds.
Commodore Jay Tarriela, spokesperson of the PCG for the West Philippine Sea, said in an interview with TeleRadyo Serbisyo that the Coast Guard needs to secure clearance from the foreign affairs and justice departments, and seek guidance from National Security Adviser Eduardo Año.
PCG and BFAR personnel discovered the barrier during a distribution of food supplies and fuel subsidies to Filipino fishers in Bajo de Masinloc off Zambales province last week. In a statement Monday, PAMALAKAYA said that the Coast Guard or the Philippine Navy should remove the barrier as it is against international law.
“This recent dastardly act by the Chinese government will further impede our fishing activities, and consequently affect our fishing production,” Roldan added.
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