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Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (Philippines)

Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (Philippines)

Government fisheries agency

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Water cannons on fishermen: Sabina Shoal becomes China–Philippines’ new front line

Force in Play

Runs monitoring and support missions tied to fisher safety in contested waters

A month ago, China's coast guard escalated beyond shoving resupply convoys. It blasted water cannons at small Philippine fishing boats near Sabina (Escoda) Shoal, damaged two vessels, and left three fishermen injured. Chinese craft allegedly cut anchor lines and boxed out rescuers.

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