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| Philippine Navy Gregorio Del Pilar class Frigate: Ramon Alcaraz |
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said the government is now planning courses of actions to ensure the safety of Filipino fishermen planning to venture off Scarborough Shoal which lies 125 nautical miles off Masinloc town, Zambales.
This is should Chinese Coast Guard continues to harass and prevent Filipino fishermen from entering the rich fishing ground.
“Let us see what happens in the next couple of days. If they continue to deny entry (to Filipino fishermen), then maybe the government will come up with some actions or solutions to allow these fishermen to go there unimpeded by the Chinese Coast Guard,” he said.
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