Scarborough Shoal: Chinese Vessels Found Catching Endangered Species
Chinese vessels in Scarborough Shoal was found catching endangered species after President Duterte declared the shoal as a marine sanctuary.
During the APEC summit attended by President Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippine government announced their idea that will solve the problem in the Scarborough Shoal.
Previously, Chinese coast guards are blocking Filipino fishermen to enter the disputed water but later China had allowed Filipinos to go back fishing in the shoal after Duterte’s state visit. The president will issue an Executive Order (EO) that will declare Scarborough Shoal as a marine protected area. This order will prohibit Filipino fishermen to enter the restricted area.
National security adviser Hermogenes Esperon said that even Chinese were prohibited from catching fish inside the shoal. This executive order aims to protect and preserve the species and the coral reefs inside the shoal for the younger generation.
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