The Philippine Navy on Wednesday assured Filipino fishermen that the government will protect them following China ’s unilateral fishing ban in the highly disputed West Philippine Sea . “Huwag kayo matakot magpatuloy lang kayo, the AFP and the entire government is behind you,” said Philippine Navy spokesperson Commodore Roy Vincent in Jun Veneracion’s report on "24 Oras." China imposed a fishing ban in the contested waters of the South China Sea from May 1 to 16.
” According to the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ report, Filipino fishers seemed to continue their fishing activities, particularly in the Panatag Shoal. In its latest monitoring, there are only 19 Chinese vessels in Panatag Shoal. This is less than the 55 vessels spotted from May 14 to 20. Authorities said the decline in the number was noticed after the civilian mission of Atin Ito Coalition. But there were Chinese vessels present at the Sabina Shoal and the Julian Felipe Reef.
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