00:00Filipino fishers have raised alarm over the rising number of Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea,
00:09saying their presence puts both people and the environment at risk.
00:15Progressive Fisher Folk Group, Pambansang Lakas ng Tilusang Mamamalakayan ng Pilipinas or Pamalakaya,
00:22said the presence of almost 50 Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea is highly alarming.
00:29According to the group, fishers in Zambales, Palawan, and nearby coastal provinces have been avoiding traditional fishing areas out of fear.
00:39Pamalakaya also warned that the anchors and chains of Chinese vessels could damage coral reefs in the area,
00:46which may degrade marine and fishery resources in the region.
00:50Earlier, Philippine Navy spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, Rare Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad,
00:58said 49 Chinese vessels were monitored throughout June, the most number in a month this year.
01:04These included 9 China Coast Guard and 14 People's Liberation Army Navy or planned ships in Bajo de Masinlok,
01:1312 CCG and 2 planned vessels in Ayungin Shoal, and 9 CCG and 3 planned ships near Pag-Asa Island.
01:34This program was made of time to produce the best of water in the region.
01:39These are different types of ships using Pag-Asa Island.
01:41These are different types of ships using Pag-Asa Island.
01:43This program has a different approach for do not have to be seen.
01:45The whole group of people who have been with these in the region,
01:47their families who have been running,
01:48their families who have been on the region.
01:49These are the correct officials who have communicated around the region and are the ones that have been with the Foi Razor,
01:51who have been involved in the region and in many ways this year.
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