00:00 The Philippine Coast Guard removes floating barriers installed by the Chinese Coast Guard at Bajo de Masinlok or Panatag Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.
00:08 In a post, PCG spokesperson Commodore Jay Tariella says the barriers were removed in compliance with the instruction of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
00:17 Tariella adds the PCG's move to remove the barriers, quote, "aligns with the international law and the Philippines' sovereignty over the shoal."
00:24 In a statement, National Security Advisor Eduardo Año had condemned the installation of the floating barrier and said the National Security Council will take "all appropriate actions" to cause the removal of the barriers and to protect the rights of our fishermen.
00:37 On Sunday, September 24, the PCG said the CCG installed a 300-meter floating barrier at the southeast portion of Panatag Shoal, also known as Scarborough Shoal.
00:47 The placement of the barriers meant Filipino fisherfolk were unable to enter the shoal where fish are abundant.
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