Philippines urges fishermen to keep up presence at China-held shoal

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This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. 'We're going to increase patrols in Bajo de Masinloc and other areas where Filipino fishermen are,' says Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela The Philippine Coast Guard urged the country’s fishermen on Wednesday, September 27, to keep operating at the disputed Scarborough Shoal and other sites in the South China Sea, pledging to step up patrols there despite an imposing Chinese presence. Philippine vessels were unable to maintain a constant presence but were committed to protecting the rights of fishermen inside the...