PCG assures protection for fisherfolk in the West Philippine Sea amid China’s controversial 'no trespassing' policy

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00:00Back up. A reassuring physical presence fisherfolk in the West Philippine need

00:04and pleaded for the Philippine Coast Guard to predicate their words or

00:08promises into action and protection when they cast their nets or lines for their

00:12daily catch and livelihood in these disputed waters. Our Daniel Manalastas

00:17has more on the fishermen's worries and apprehensions given the Chinese threat

00:22to nab and detain them once they are caught.

00:26Some fishermen at the Bahaudimasin loch are not deterred in light of China's new

00:31law against trespassing.

00:51However despite showing courage fishermen also asked for the government's

00:56help particularly an assistance from our Coast Guard.

01:26In light of China's new law the BRP Manapascua and BRP Sindangan

01:37conducted a maritime patrols in certain areas of Bahaudimasin loch last June 16

01:43to ensure fishermen's safety but despite this some fishermen also claimed they

01:48are hurting when it comes to their incomes.

02:18I'm Daniel Manalastas from the National TV Network for a new and better Philippines.