“China has all the right to enact their own law, don’t get us wrong. But they don’t have any right to enforce a stringent measure against Filipinos, not especially in our own fishing grounds,” Fernando Hicap, PAMALAKAYA National Chairperson said in a statement.
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China’s “Coast Guard Law” a threat to Filipino fishers; violates freedom of navigation – fishers’ group
“The Coast Guard Law was obviously part of strengthening China’s naval forces to swarm the West Philippine Sea; it is virtually a declaration of war against countries that are legitimate claimants of the Chinese-claimed marine territory. We fervently condemn China’s egregious display of aggression and military might,” Fernando Hicap, PAMALAKAYA National Chairperson said in a statement.
Read moreCharter change to intensify foreign plunder of Ph seas – fishers’ group
Charter change to intensify foreign plunder of Ph seas – fishers’ group Manila, Philippines – The militant fishers’ group Pambansang[…]
Read moreFishers’ group slammed lifting of Ph-China oil exploration ban in West Ph Sea
“Legally allowing China to exploit our resources is tantamount to violation of our right to self-determination, and right to utilize national patrimony for national development. We remind the Duterte regime that China aggressively occupies 80% of our exclusive economic zone, robs our marine resources, and harasses our fishermen. How could you expect a country that has no regard for our sovereignty to respect this joint venture?” Fernando Hicap, PAMALAKAYA National Chairperson said in a statement.
Read moreHouse Resolution 1171 – Resolution to Regain Ph Authority over the West Philippine Sea, vs. Chinese new administrative districts and fishing ban
RESOLUTION URGING THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT TO REGAIN AUTHORITY OVER THE PANATAG SHOAL AND KALAYAAN ISLAND GROUP, AMID LATEST MEASURES OF CHINA IN THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA, SUCH AS THE APRIL 18, 2020 – ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICTS, XISHA AND NANSHA, UNDER SANSHA CITY OF THE HAINAN PROVINCE; AND THE THREE-AND-A-HALF MONTH FISHING BAN SINCE MAY 1, 2020; TO UPHOLD THE INTEREST AND WELFARE OF FILIPINO FISHERFOLK, NATIONAL PATRIMONY AND NATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY
Read moreFormer Makabayan solons hit Duterte’s non-assertion of The Hague-ruling
Former Makabayan solons hit Duterte’s non-assertion of The Hague-ruling Manila, Philippines – Two former Party-list Representatives under Makabayan bloc and[…]
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