Filipino fishermen in Zambales will continue their livelihood by fishing at the Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea despite China ’s policy to arrest anyone caught trespassing in its territorial claims beginning June 15. “Iniisip po namin ‘yun, yung takot, pero mas nangingibabaw po sa amin kasi, ‘yung hanapbuhay mas importante po kasi sa amin eh,” said Henrelito Empoc, spokesperson of the Bigkis ng Mangingisda Federation, in an interview with SuperRadyo dzBB.
But China has never recognized the decision. While the fishermen remain unfazed, they sought government protection from the Chinese militia. “Bigyan nila ng pansin ang mga maliliit na mangingisda ng West Philippine Sea na sana bigyan naman nila ng proteksyon,” said Empoc.
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