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After President Duterte announced four days ago that Filipinos may soon have access to fishing rights in Panatag, internationally known as Scarborough Shoal, Filipinos are reported to be able to fish in Panatag without their boats being intercepted by Chinese Coast Guard.
Back to fishing
Eight groups of fishermen from Zambales entered Panatag Shoal on Wednesday without being blocked by Chinese boats, the first time in four years after President Duterte's four-day visit to China last week. Filipino Fishermen were unable to fish in the Shoal since 2012 after China strengthens its claim to the West Philippine Sea.
“We received a radio message that some of our fellow fishermen were able to approach the shoal. The Chinese Coast Guard did not intercept their boats,” boat captain Aniceto Achina, 40, said on Wednesday.
Another fisherman, Rodel David, 30, said he and other fishermen would seize every chance to fish again at Panatag.
“We have prepared our boats for trips to other fishing grounds, but since some of our fellow fishermen have started fishing at the shoal again, we will join them,” David said.
He reported that fishermen from Bataan and Pangasinan provinces have also been able to return to Panatag.
“One of China’s patrol ships approached the boats of our fellow fishermen as they tried to enter the shoal. Surprisingly, they were not driven away,” he said in an Inquirer interview.
Good news for the Filipino Fishermen since Panatag Shoal is rich in fish resources and will definitely help them with their daily needs.
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