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🚨 BREAKING: TENSIONS SPIKE AT SCARBOROUGH SHOAL A serious confrontation is unfolding near Scarborough Shoal. Chinese vessels are reportedly confronting Filipino fishing boats inside the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone. In response, the Philippine Coast Guard has deployed: 2 coast guard vessels 5 patrol boats Facing them: Multiple China Coast... show more

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477,974 views • 2 years ago

Statement of the Philippine Coast Guard “CCG ILLEGALLY BLOCKS PCG HUMANITARIAN MISSION” Today, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) undertook a humanitarian mission involving the BRP Cabra and BRP Cape Engaño, aimed at delivering vital food and supplies to our personnel stationed aboard the BRP Teresa Magbanua, on extended patrol in Escoda Shoal. Unfortunately, during this mission, the People's Republic of China (PRC) deployed an excessive force comprised of a total of forty (40) vessels including six (6) Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessels, three (3) People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) warships, in an attempt to obstruct our lawful humanitarian operation. There were also thirty-one (31) Chinese Maritime Militia (CMM) Vessels in the vicinity waters of Escoda Shoal. Such actions resulted in our two 44-meter Multi-Role Response Vessels (MRRV) being unable to safely deliver essential supplies, including a special ice cream treat from the Commandant in honor of National Heroes’ Day. The PCG remains steadfast in our commitment to uphold national interests and ensure the safety and security of our waters. We urge the China Coast Guard to abide with the international law and stop deploying maritime forces that could undermine mutual respect, a universally recognized foundation for responsible and friendly relations among Coast Guards. The PCG recognizes that white hulls are unique instruments of diplomacy that promotes peace and maintain harmony and stability in the region.

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82,522 views • 2 years ago

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BFAR Aircraft with PCG personnel Completes Maritime Domain Awareness Flights in Bajo De Masinloc The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) together with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) successfully conducted Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) flights using aircraft RP-1077, departing from Subic Airport. The mission focused on monitoring the Philippine Government vessels providing fuel subsidies and food packs to fishing boats in the Bajo de Masinloc (BDM) area. Upon arrival at approximately 0940H this morning, the aircraft monitored four BFAR vessels and two PCG vessels, as well as around twenty-six fishing boats. Additionally, five China Coast Guard vessels and one People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA-N) vessel were observed in the vicinity. Following a second sortie at 1228H, the aircraft confirmed a floating barrier at the southeastern entrance of BDM and detected an unidentified PLA-Naval Air Force helicopter nearby. The mission underscored BFAR and PCG’s commitment to maritime safety and support for Filipino fishermen.

BFAR Aircraft with PCG personnel Completes Maritime Domain Awareness Flights in Bajo De Masinloc The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) together with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) successfully conducted Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) flights using aircraft RP-1077, departing from Subic Airport. The mission focused on monitoring the Philippine Government vessels providing fuel subsidies and food packs to fishing boats in the Bajo de Masinloc (BDM) area. Upon arrival at approximately 0940H this morning, the aircraft monitored four BFAR vessels and two PCG vessels, as well as around twenty-six fishing boats. Additionally, five China Coast Guard vessels and one People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA-N) vessel were observed in the vicinity. Following a second sortie at 1228H, the aircraft confirmed a floating barrier at the southeastern entrance of BDM and detected an unidentified PLA-Naval Air Force helicopter nearby. The mission underscored BFAR and PCG’s commitment to maritime safety and support for Filipino fishermen.

Jay Tarriela

12,454 views • 1 year ago

LOOK: 3 Filipino fishermen wounded, bruised after the China Coast Guard fired water cannons at their boats near Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea on Dec 12, says PH Coast Guard. PCG spox Jay Tarriela: “The Chinese Coast Guard used high-pressure water cannons that caused injuries to Filipino fishermen. These were so powerful that they even destroyed wooden structures and parts of the indigenous fishing boats.” The Straits Times

LOOK: 3 Filipino fishermen wounded, bruised after the China Coast Guard fired water cannons at their boats near Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea on Dec 12, says PH Coast Guard. PCG spox Jay Tarriela: “The Chinese Coast Guard used high-pressure water cannons that caused injuries to Filipino fishermen. These were so powerful that they even destroyed wooden structures and parts of the indigenous fishing boats.” The Straits Times

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156,696 views • 8 months ago

PCG and BFAR Deploy Assets to Support Filipino Fishermen in BDM and Escoda Shoal The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), in collaboration with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), has been actively deployed in Bajo de Masinloc and Escoda Shoal since yesterday. The primary objective is to ensure the safety and security of Filipino fishermen in these areas while distributing fuel, ice, and food packs to extend their fishing operations as part of the Kadiwa para sa Bagong Bayaning Mangingisda (KBBM) Program. Yesterday morning, the PCG monitored a group of fishermen being harassed and prevented from fishing near Bajo de Masinloc by Chinese Maritime Militia vessels and Chinese Coast Guard vessels 3103 and 3303. In response, the PCG vessel BRP Cabra, along with ten (10) BFAR vessels, were immediately dispatched to rendezvous with more than 30 Filipino fishing vessels. Upon arrival, the Filipino fishing boats received fuel subsidies and expressed gratitude to the national government for the support. Notably, the fishermen also reported an unidentified drone flying overhead, seemingly documenting their activities. Additionally, both the PCG and BFAR confirmed that Starlink connections are disconnected upon entering within 12 nautical miles of Bajo de Masinloc. In Escoda Shoal, Filipino fishing boats contacted the PCG vessel to report harassment by Chinese Maritime Militia and Chinese Coast Guard vessels 4203 and 5303, which prevented them from continuing their fishing activities. The PCG vessel BRP Cape Engaño proceeded to their location to provide security. As of this update, the PCG vessel remains in the vicinity to ensure the Filipino fishing boats are not harassed and are safely protected. PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan reiterated his commitment that the primary priority of PCG vessels deployed in these areas is to promote peace, stability and rule of law, while fulfilling the goverment’s responsibility to safeguard Filipino fishermen. This is in furtherance of the standing guidance of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., to assert the nation's rights firmly without provocation, while prioritizing the protection of our fishermen.

PCG and BFAR Deploy Assets to Support Filipino Fishermen in BDM and Escoda Shoal The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), in collaboration with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), has been actively deployed in Bajo de Masinloc and Escoda Shoal since yesterday. The primary objective is to ensure the safety and security of Filipino fishermen in these areas while distributing fuel, ice, and food packs to extend their fishing operations as part of the Kadiwa para sa Bagong Bayaning Mangingisda (KBBM) Program. Yesterday morning, the PCG monitored a group of fishermen being harassed and prevented from fishing near Bajo de Masinloc by Chinese Maritime Militia vessels and Chinese Coast Guard vessels 3103 and 3303. In response, the PCG vessel BRP Cabra, along with ten (10) BFAR vessels, were immediately dispatched to rendezvous with more than 30 Filipino fishing vessels. Upon arrival, the Filipino fishing boats received fuel subsidies and expressed gratitude to the national government for the support. Notably, the fishermen also reported an unidentified drone flying overhead, seemingly documenting their activities. Additionally, both the PCG and BFAR confirmed that Starlink connections are disconnected upon entering within 12 nautical miles of Bajo de Masinloc. In Escoda Shoal, Filipino fishing boats contacted the PCG vessel to report harassment by Chinese Maritime Militia and Chinese Coast Guard vessels 4203 and 5303, which prevented them from continuing their fishing activities. The PCG vessel BRP Cape Engaño proceeded to their location to provide security. As of this update, the PCG vessel remains in the vicinity to ensure the Filipino fishing boats are not harassed and are safely protected. PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan reiterated his commitment that the primary priority of PCG vessels deployed in these areas is to promote peace, stability and rule of law, while fulfilling the goverment’s responsibility to safeguard Filipino fishermen. This is in furtherance of the standing guidance of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., to assert the nation's rights firmly without provocation, while prioritizing the protection of our fishermen.

Jay Tarriela

43,116 views • 5 months ago

STATEMENT OF THE NATIONAL TASK FORCE FOR THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA 9 December 2023 Manila, Philippines The National Task Force West Philippine Sea (NTFWPS) vehemently condemns the illegal and aggressive actions carried out by the Chinese Coast Guard and Chinese Maritime Militia against the civilian Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessels Datu Sanday, Datu Bankaw, and Datu Tamblot today during a regular BFAR humanitarian and support mission of providing oil subsidy and grocery packs to over 30 Filipino fishing vessels near Bajo De Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea. As of this reporting the mission is on-going. Based on the reports received, as the BFAR vessels approached 1.4 to 1.9 nautical miles from Bajo de Masinloc, the Chinese Coast Guard ships utilized water cannons to obstruct and prevent BFAR vessels from approaching the Filipino fishing vessels eagerly awaiting the oil subsidy and grocery packs. The water cannons had been used at least eight (8) times at the time of reporting. Additionally, the Chinese Maritime Militia vessels are reported to have engaged in dangerous maneuvers and deployed what is understood to be a Long-Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) against the BFAR vessels - causing severe temporary discomfort and incapacitation to some Filipino crew. Water cannon action have resulted in significant damage to BFAR vessel Datu Tamblot's communication and navigation equipment, as it was directly and deliberately targeted by the China Coast Guard. The Task Force likewise denounces the deployment of Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) to disperse and drive away Filipino fishing vessels eagerly awaiting the distribution of fuel subsidies and food supplies from the BFAR ships. To prevent the distribution of humanitarian support is not only illegal but also inhumane. Moreover, Filipino fishermen have reported and documented the Chinese Coast Guard launching a small boat early this morning to illegally install a floating barrier at the southeast entrance of Bajo De Masinloc. The actions of Chinese Coast Guard and Chinese Maritime Militia hindered the BFAR vessel from accessing the entrance of the shoal. We stress that Bajo de Masinloc is a high-tide feature with territorial sea, per the 2016 Arbitral Award. It forms an integral part of the Philippine national territory under the Constitution. The Philippines exercises sovereignty and jurisdiction over the shoal and its territorial sea. The 2016 Arbitral Award has also clarified that Filipinos have traditional fishing rights in the water of Bajo de Masinloc protected by international law. China's illegal exercise of maritime law enforcement powers, interference with Philippine vessels, harassment and intimidation of Filipino fisherfolk, or any other activity that infringes upon the Philippines' sovereignty and jurisdiction in Bajo de Masinloc are violations of international law, particularly UNCLOS and the Arbitral Award. We firmly insist that these Chinese vessels leave Bajo de Masinloc immediately. We demand that the Chinese government take immediate action to halt these aggressive activities and uphold the principles of international law and desist from actions that would infringe on Philippine Sovereignty and endanger the lives and livelihood of Filipino fishermen who have traditionally fished in the area. The NTF-WPS remains committed to protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea.

STATEMENT OF THE NATIONAL TASK FORCE FOR THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA 9 December 2023 Manila, Philippines The National Task Force West Philippine Sea (NTFWPS) vehemently condemns the illegal and aggressive actions carried out by the Chinese Coast Guard and Chinese Maritime Militia against the civilian Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessels Datu Sanday, Datu Bankaw, and Datu Tamblot today during a regular BFAR humanitarian and support mission of providing oil subsidy and grocery packs to over 30 Filipino fishing vessels near Bajo De Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea. As of this reporting the mission is on-going. Based on the reports received, as the BFAR vessels approached 1.4 to 1.9 nautical miles from Bajo de Masinloc, the Chinese Coast Guard ships utilized water cannons to obstruct and prevent BFAR vessels from approaching the Filipino fishing vessels eagerly awaiting the oil subsidy and grocery packs. The water cannons had been used at least eight (8) times at the time of reporting. Additionally, the Chinese Maritime Militia vessels are reported to have engaged in dangerous maneuvers and deployed what is understood to be a Long-Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) against the BFAR vessels - causing severe temporary discomfort and incapacitation to some Filipino crew. Water cannon action have resulted in significant damage to BFAR vessel Datu Tamblot's communication and navigation equipment, as it was directly and deliberately targeted by the China Coast Guard. The Task Force likewise denounces the deployment of Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) to disperse and drive away Filipino fishing vessels eagerly awaiting the distribution of fuel subsidies and food supplies from the BFAR ships. To prevent the distribution of humanitarian support is not only illegal but also inhumane. Moreover, Filipino fishermen have reported and documented the Chinese Coast Guard launching a small boat early this morning to illegally install a floating barrier at the southeast entrance of Bajo De Masinloc. The actions of Chinese Coast Guard and Chinese Maritime Militia hindered the BFAR vessel from accessing the entrance of the shoal. We stress that Bajo de Masinloc is a high-tide feature with territorial sea, per the 2016 Arbitral Award. It forms an integral part of the Philippine national territory under the Constitution. The Philippines exercises sovereignty and jurisdiction over the shoal and its territorial sea. The 2016 Arbitral Award has also clarified that Filipinos have traditional fishing rights in the water of Bajo de Masinloc protected by international law. China's illegal exercise of maritime law enforcement powers, interference with Philippine vessels, harassment and intimidation of Filipino fisherfolk, or any other activity that infringes upon the Philippines' sovereignty and jurisdiction in Bajo de Masinloc are violations of international law, particularly UNCLOS and the Arbitral Award. We firmly insist that these Chinese vessels leave Bajo de Masinloc immediately. We demand that the Chinese government take immediate action to halt these aggressive activities and uphold the principles of international law and desist from actions that would infringe on Philippine Sovereignty and endanger the lives and livelihood of Filipino fishermen who have traditionally fished in the area. The NTF-WPS remains committed to protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea.

Jay Tarriela

1,299,255 views • 2 years ago

PCG and BFAR Conduct Maritime Domain Awareness Flight Over Kalayaan Island Group The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in collaboration with Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), conducted a routine Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) flight today over the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) as part of its legitimate mandate to protect the country’s maritime jurisdiction and the livelihood of Filipino fishermen. The flight departed from Puerto Princesa International Airport this morning, monitoring the following activities within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone: -Zamora Reef: One (1) Chinese hospital ship (862), two (2) China Coast Guard vessels with unidentified bow numbers, and twenty-nine (29) Chinese Maritime Militia Vessels (CMMVs) anchored in the vicinity of the reef. The BFAR aircraft recorded video footage of three (3) flares fired from the reef toward the aircraft during its lawful overflight. -Pag-asa Cay: One (1) Vietnamese research/fishing survey vessel, KN-374, operating southwest of the feature. -Rurok Island: Two (2) Vietnamese fishing vessels anchored southwest, and one (1) Vietnam Coast Guard vessel anchored south of the island. -Julian Felipe Reef:A total of thirty-eight (38) Chinese Maritime Militia Vessels — twenty-six (26) moored alongside each other and twelve (12) scattered in the area. -Pagkakaisa Banks: Thirty-four (34) Chinese Maritime Militia Vessels scattered in the vicinity. -Panganiban Reef: Unidentified vessels observed inside the lagoon. -Escoda Shoal: One (1) People’s Liberation Army Navy vessel (BN 539) approximately 14.56 nautical miles northwest of the shoal. This vessel repeatedly issued radio challenges against the BFAR aircraft while it was flying well within Philippine sovereign rights. The PCG and BFAR reiterate that these routine transparency flights are conducted in accordance with domestic laws and international regulations, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the final and binding 2016 Arbitral Award. These flights aim to monitor the marine environment, assess the status of fisheries resources, and ensure the safety and welfare of Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea.

PCG and BFAR Conduct Maritime Domain Awareness Flight Over Kalayaan Island Group The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in collaboration with Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), conducted a routine Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) flight today over the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) as part of its legitimate mandate to protect the country’s maritime jurisdiction and the livelihood of Filipino fishermen. The flight departed from Puerto Princesa International Airport this morning, monitoring the following activities within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone: -Zamora Reef: One (1) Chinese hospital ship (862), two (2) China Coast Guard vessels with unidentified bow numbers, and twenty-nine (29) Chinese Maritime Militia Vessels (CMMVs) anchored in the vicinity of the reef. The BFAR aircraft recorded video footage of three (3) flares fired from the reef toward the aircraft during its lawful overflight. -Pag-asa Cay: One (1) Vietnamese research/fishing survey vessel, KN-374, operating southwest of the feature. -Rurok Island: Two (2) Vietnamese fishing vessels anchored southwest, and one (1) Vietnam Coast Guard vessel anchored south of the island. -Julian Felipe Reef:A total of thirty-eight (38) Chinese Maritime Militia Vessels — twenty-six (26) moored alongside each other and twelve (12) scattered in the area. -Pagkakaisa Banks: Thirty-four (34) Chinese Maritime Militia Vessels scattered in the vicinity. -Panganiban Reef: Unidentified vessels observed inside the lagoon. -Escoda Shoal: One (1) People’s Liberation Army Navy vessel (BN 539) approximately 14.56 nautical miles northwest of the shoal. This vessel repeatedly issued radio challenges against the BFAR aircraft while it was flying well within Philippine sovereign rights. The PCG and BFAR reiterate that these routine transparency flights are conducted in accordance with domestic laws and international regulations, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the final and binding 2016 Arbitral Award. These flights aim to monitor the marine environment, assess the status of fisheries resources, and ensure the safety and welfare of Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea.

Jay Tarriela

11,097 views • 8 months ago

BRP Teresa Magbanua Upholds Philippine Sovereign Rights in Response to Illegal Presence of China Coast Guard Vessel In compliance with the directive from President Ferdinand Marcos, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel, BRP Teresa Magbanua, is firmly asserting the Philippines' sovereign rights in light of the unlawful presence of the China Coast Guard vessel 3301. This vessel is currently located approximately 105-110 nautical miles off the coast of Zambales, within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The PCG has actively communicated with the China Coast Guard vessel via radio, clearly indicating that its presence constitutes a violation of the Philippine Maritime Zones Act, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and the 2016 Arbitral Award. Despite challenging sea conditions, with wave heights reaching 2-4 meters, the BRP Teresa Magbanua has remained steadfast in its mission for over a week. The PCG is dedicated to protecting the maritime rights of the Philippines, ensuring the safety of Filipino fishermen, upholding international law, and contributing to the de-escalation of tensions in the West Philippine Sea.

BRP Teresa Magbanua Upholds Philippine Sovereign Rights in Response to Illegal Presence of China Coast Guard Vessel In compliance with the directive from President Ferdinand Marcos, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel, BRP Teresa Magbanua, is firmly asserting the Philippines' sovereign rights in light of the unlawful presence of the China Coast Guard vessel 3301. This vessel is currently located approximately 105-110 nautical miles off the coast of Zambales, within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The PCG has actively communicated with the China Coast Guard vessel via radio, clearly indicating that its presence constitutes a violation of the Philippine Maritime Zones Act, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and the 2016 Arbitral Award. Despite challenging sea conditions, with wave heights reaching 2-4 meters, the BRP Teresa Magbanua has remained steadfast in its mission for over a week. The PCG is dedicated to protecting the maritime rights of the Philippines, ensuring the safety of Filipino fishermen, upholding international law, and contributing to the de-escalation of tensions in the West Philippine Sea.

Jay Tarriela

25,292 views • 1 year ago

Philippine Coast Guard Continues Vigilant Patrols in Zambales Against Illegal Patrols of China Coast Guard Today, the Philippine Coast Guard vessel, BRP Cabra, under the command of LCDR Hanna Yanez, a female skipper, is actively patrolling off the coast of Zambales to thwart attempts by the China Coast Guard to normalize their illegal patrols within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Despite the BRP Cabra being smaller in length compared to the Chinese Coast Guard vessels, PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan asserts that international law empowers our vessel to operate without intimidation. This confidence allows the BRP Cabra to challenge the China Coast Guard, thereby exposing their unruly behavior and bullying tactics to the international community. The Philippine Coast Guard conducts its maritime patrols in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the 2016 Arbitral Award, and the Philippine Maritime Zones Act. Yesterday, during an engagement with CCG-21612 in the vicinity of 132.97 WSW off Capon Grande, Zambales, or approximately 36.35 S off BDM, the Chinese Coast Guard increased its speed and maneuvered past the port side of the BRP Cabra, dangerously blocking its navigation route. This incident highlights the CCG's non-compliance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) and reflects a blatant disregard for safety at sea. While coast guards are typically recognized as enforcers of maritime safety and humanitarian organizations, the actions of the People's Republic of China diverge from these norms. Their illegal patrols jeopardize the lives of fishermen and legitimate law enforcement agencies alike. The Philippine Coast Guard remains committed to supporting the policy direction of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. that is to assert our rights and jurisdiction while ensuring that we do not act as an agent of escalation in the West Philippine Sea.

Philippine Coast Guard Continues Vigilant Patrols in Zambales Against Illegal Patrols of China Coast Guard Today, the Philippine Coast Guard vessel, BRP Cabra, under the command of LCDR Hanna Yanez, a female skipper, is actively patrolling off the coast of Zambales to thwart attempts by the China Coast Guard to normalize their illegal patrols within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Despite the BRP Cabra being smaller in length compared to the Chinese Coast Guard vessels, PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan asserts that international law empowers our vessel to operate without intimidation. This confidence allows the BRP Cabra to challenge the China Coast Guard, thereby exposing their unruly behavior and bullying tactics to the international community. The Philippine Coast Guard conducts its maritime patrols in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the 2016 Arbitral Award, and the Philippine Maritime Zones Act. Yesterday, during an engagement with CCG-21612 in the vicinity of 132.97 WSW off Capon Grande, Zambales, or approximately 36.35 S off BDM, the Chinese Coast Guard increased its speed and maneuvered past the port side of the BRP Cabra, dangerously blocking its navigation route. This incident highlights the CCG's non-compliance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) and reflects a blatant disregard for safety at sea. While coast guards are typically recognized as enforcers of maritime safety and humanitarian organizations, the actions of the People's Republic of China diverge from these norms. Their illegal patrols jeopardize the lives of fishermen and legitimate law enforcement agencies alike. The Philippine Coast Guard remains committed to supporting the policy direction of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. that is to assert our rights and jurisdiction while ensuring that we do not act as an agent of escalation in the West Philippine Sea.

Jay Tarriela

14,649 views • 1 year ago

On November 28, the Philippine Coast Guard received video footage and photographs from a fishing boat that returned to Quezon, Palawan, which captured the harassment of Filipino fishing vessels by a PLA Navy helicopter in Rozul Reef. In response to this situation, the PCG Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan has ordered the deployment of vessels 9702 and 4411 to ensure the safety and security of Filipino fishermen exercising their right to fish freely in Rozul Reef. This deployment also aims to provide evidence of the active presence of Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea. Despite the potential harassment from the Chinese Coast Guard, their confidence in fishing in the WPS has significantly increased due to the firm stance and commitment of the President not to surrender a square inch of our territory to any foreign power. The Philippine Coast Guard remains committed to safeguarding the rights of our fishermen and stands in support of President's commitment to uphold our sovereignty, sovereignty rights, and maritime jurisdiction in the West Philippine Sea.

On November 28, the Philippine Coast Guard received video footage and photographs from a fishing boat that returned to Quezon, Palawan, which captured the harassment of Filipino fishing vessels by a PLA Navy helicopter in Rozul Reef. In response to this situation, the PCG Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan has ordered the deployment of vessels 9702 and 4411 to ensure the safety and security of Filipino fishermen exercising their right to fish freely in Rozul Reef. This deployment also aims to provide evidence of the active presence of Filipino fishermen in the West Philippine Sea. Despite the potential harassment from the Chinese Coast Guard, their confidence in fishing in the WPS has significantly increased due to the firm stance and commitment of the President not to surrender a square inch of our territory to any foreign power. The Philippine Coast Guard remains committed to safeguarding the rights of our fishermen and stands in support of President's commitment to uphold our sovereignty, sovereignty rights, and maritime jurisdiction in the West Philippine Sea.

Jay Tarriela

42,014 views • 1 year ago