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Lucas Bersamin

Lucas Bersamin

Executive Secretary of the Philippines; Chair, National Maritime Council

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Notable Quotes

"After more than five months at sea... BRP Teresa Magbanua is now sailing back." — Lucas Bersamin statement reported by Al Jazeera/Jakarta Post

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

Force in Play

Oversees whole-of-government maritime posture

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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