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Philippine Coast Guard

Maritime security agency

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

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Runs presence missions, rescues fishermen, documents incidents, and internationalizes disputes

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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