An association of fishermen in Pag-asa Island on Friday expressed their opposition to the military's plan to train them to become part of reserve forces amid China’s aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
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Harassment still prevails in the West Philippine Sea as the Chinese Coast Guard continues to intimidate fisherfolk on Pag-asa Island, contradicting earlier claims of authorities that fishers are free to fish in the contested area.
The United States Navy is set to transfer two Cyclone-class patrol ships to the Philippine Navy to further boost its capabilities in guarding and patrolling territorial waters.