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The Philippine government is investigating reports of cyanide fishing by foreign vessels in Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is deeply concerned, while the Chinese Embassy denies allegations. BFAR warns that cyanide fishing is illegal under Philippine law. Efforts include gathering evidence and patrols. Senator Francis Tolentino pushes for a probe, citing environmental damage and sovereignty concerns.
Learn more https://maritimefairtrade.org/philippines-probes-chinese-cyanide-fishing-south-china-sea/
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"We stand for progress, but not at the cost of destroying our natural heritage." Marcelino Tena, a 60-year-old member of the Dumagat-Remontados tribe, voices the concerns of indigenous Filipinos whose ancestral lands are threatened by projects like the Kaliwa Dam. Their centuries-old way of life, deeply intertwined with nature, faces obliteration in the name of development. Tatay Lino and his community fight to preserve not just their existence but a legacy that predates colonialism."
Learn more https://maritimefairtrade.org/china-funded-dam-endangers-philippine-indigenous-communities/ #indigenouspeoples #philippines #dam
Eight Filipino seafarers are caught in a nightmare, jailed in Algeria without charge after a shocking 35.8 kilo cocaine find on their ship. Their families are in turmoil, pleading for justice as the maritime world reels. The incident has sparked outrage, highlighting a terrifying shift: the high seas are now battlegrounds for drug cartels, overshadowing piracy. This scandal threatens not just the eight innocents but casts a dark cloud over the entire seafaring profession.
Learn more https://maritimefairtrade.org/algeria-nabs-8-filipino-seafarers-major-cocaine-bust/
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High-stakes drama unfolds in the West Philippine Sea as the Philippine Coast Guard reveals damning evidence of marine devastation caused by alleged Chinese maritime militia actions. China denies any wrongdoing, dismissing it as political theatrics. The tension peaks with China's brazen installation of a 300-meter barrier in Scarborough Shoal, locking out Filipino fishermen. In a bold move, the PCG dismantles the barrier, triggering a heated confrontation. The battle for control of these disputed waters takes a sensational turn, raising international concerns.
Learn more https://maritimefairtrade.org/chinese-floating-barrier-raises-tensions-west-philippine-sea/
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