MANILA, Philippines — On the fifth anniversary of the Philippines’ victory against China before the Hague, Malacaang disputed claims that Filipino fishermen are being prevented by Chinese boats from fishing in parts of the West Philippine Sea.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque on Monday rejected fisherfolk group Bigkis ng Mangingisda’s statement that Chinese vessels continued to block them from fishing in the area despite the landmark Hague ruling that invalidated China’s nine-dash line claim.
“I dispute that. Ako lang naman ang tumayong abogado ng mga mangingisda galing sa [Bajo de] Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal), galing sa iba’t ibang bahagi po ng Pangasinan… …
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