From the Philippine News Agency (Nov 3): Return of Filipino fishermen in Panatag Shoal a welcome development -- AFP
The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Thursday said it welcomes the return of Filipino fisherfolks at the Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal as a welcome development as it will allow them to earn a decent livelihood again.
"On the issue of Bajo De Masinloc or Panatag Shoal, the AFP welcomes the recent development (Filipino fishermen now fishing there openly) that have been monitored to have been happening in the area and we hope this continues in the interest of all those who are getting their livelihood out of the area," AFP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla said.
He added they will continue to monitor the situation in Panatag Shoal with the hope that Filipino fisherfolks will be able to fish freely in the area.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=936896
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