'Govt to defend Pinoy fishing rights in WPS'

By Bernadette E. Tamayo

Oct 12, 2022 12:19 am

THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday said the government will 'consistently protect and promote' fishing rights of Filipinos in the South China Sea or West Philippine Sea, in both Philippine territorial waters and in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

The Spratly Islands in the South China Sea (SCS) — believed to be rich in oil and mineral deposits — are claimed in whole or in part by China, Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Filipino fishermen were spotted over Bajo de Masinloc during the aerial surveillance of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). Photo from Philippine Coast Guard

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