00:00The people of Bifar did not listen to China's warnings
00:05when they brought early Christmas to Pagasa Island.
00:09Residents are very thankful,
00:12but they have an important request this Christmas.
00:16From Puerto Princesa, Palawan,
00:19Ian Cruz is on live. Ian?
00:26Yes, Mel.
00:27China's invasion of Pagasa Island
00:31is one of the main wishes of the people of Pagasa Island.
00:34But other residents, like children,
00:36have a simple request before Christmas.
00:48China's radio challenge
00:50while Pagasa Island is near the West Philippine Sea
00:53was not intercepted by the Bureau of Fisheries
00:56and Aquatic Resources.
00:57They have an important mission this day,
01:00to bring Christmas gifts to residents of Pagasa.
01:04There are bags, school supplies, toys, and food
01:07for more than 100 students.
01:09The gift of Bifar will be given
01:13to residents of Pagasa Island and those who are here
01:16to show the importance of the agency
01:19to those who live here,
01:20especially to the children,
01:22who will be the future of this island.
01:25Some supplies, instructional materials,
01:28and sports equipment were brought to their schools.
01:32And every unit that is in charge and oversees our island
01:36has a Noche Buena package.
01:37This island is not only a symbol of hope,
01:41it is also a symbol of courage and strength
01:45that serves as an inspiration and an example
01:48to each and every one of us.
01:50The island coordinator of Pagasa is very grateful
01:54for the gifts they brought,
01:56especially since they are far from the mainland
01:58and it is hard to find a place to buy.
02:01Some residents are asking for help this Christmas.
02:04We would like to help by providing additional classrooms,
02:09additional instructional materials
02:12for our students.
02:15We would like to have our own
02:17permaminting Wi-Fi here on the island.
02:20But more than that,
02:21some are asking for one more thing.
02:23Our wish in China is that they will stop harassing us
02:26because they know and the whole world knows
02:29that this island is in the Philippines.
02:31About China, I wish that they won't stop harassing us
02:35when we are traveling.
02:37They will chase us.
02:43Mel, BFAR has more missions in the West Philippine Sea,
02:46especially to the fishermen.
02:49That's the latest from Palawan.
02:52Back to you, Mel.
02:53Thank you very much, Ian Cruz.
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