In a press conference alongside Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya, the National Task Force West Philippine Sea (NTFWPS) publicized a collection of photos and videos that document the destructive actions of Chinese fishermen in Bajo De Masinloc from December 2016 to 2022. It is important to note that these incidents were previously reported to the national government by the Philippine Coast Guard.
In the spirit of transparency, the NTFWPS Chair believes it is crucial to make these images public, so that the Filipino people can gain a comprehensive understanding of the illegal activities conducted by Chinese fishermen, even during the previous administration.
In a twitter (x) post, during the presentation, Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG Spokesperson for West Philippine Sea emphasized that despite the 2016 arbitral award acknowledging the detrimental impact of China’s destructive fishing practices on the marine environment, including severe damage to coral reefs and violations of obligations to preserve and protect fragile ecosystems and endangered species’ habitats, Chinese fishermen continue to engage in the substantial harvest of endangered sea turtles, coral, and giant clams in the West Philippine Sea.
Take a moment to look at the photo of the dead turtle and trace the numerous giant clams that were brought to the PRC by Chinese fishermen from Tanmen, a small fishing town in Hainan province. (ANTONIO)
