PCG, iginiit na tuloy ang pagpapatrolya sa WPS sa kabila ng agresibong aksyon ng China

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00:00 The Philippine Coast Guard and BFAR successfully delivered assistance to the Filipino fishermen in Bajo de Masinloc.

00:07 This is despite the fact that they are being bullied by Chinese ships.

00:11 Details in Joshua Garcia's report.

00:14 We're not going to be deterred. We're not going to yield.

00:20 Despite all this harassment and provocative action on China,

00:24 the Coast Guard will still do their job and patrol the area and provide assistance to the fishermen.

00:31 That's our patriotic duty. That's the duty that we are sworn to do.

00:35 We will not be stopped by China.

00:38 This is what Commodore J. Tariela, Philippine Coast Guard Spokesperson for West Philippine Sea, said

00:43 after the water bombing and the bombing of Chinese vessels by the BCG and BFAR ships

00:48 while carrying out their humanitarian mission to the fishermen of Bajo de Masinloc or Panatagshola.

00:54 According to Tariela, the Chinese Coast Guard became more aggressive

00:58 along with the maritime militia in the fight against the so-called "sea"

01:02 because this was the first time that the BCG vessel was targeted.

01:05 Whatever they consider fatal or the death of the pressure of the water cannon used by the Chinese vessels

01:11 in the BCG's estimate is not less than 200 PSI.

01:15 The BCG BRP Bagacay MMRV 4410 was hit by a missile in its railings

01:20 while the radar equipment of the BFAR BRP Bangkaw MMOV 3004 was damaged.

01:26 In addition, Tariela also gave the importance of the transparency strategy

01:31 where the true intention of China when it comes to respect to international laws will be shown.

01:36 This is one of the objectives of the transparency strategy

01:40 for us to be able to expose China in removing their mask of pretension

01:47 that they are a responsible state, that they are willing to have a peaceful negotiation.

01:52 The mere fact that China no longer hesitates to show their real character

01:58 of violating and being a bully country, that's still a plus point for us.

02:04 But when the BCG asked if they have the guts to show maximum tolerance

02:09 A death of a soldier or member of the Philippine Coast Guard would definitely trigger the mutual defense treaty

02:15 regardless whatever means that they did it.

02:17 Meanwhile, according to Tariela, their BCG vessels also have water cannons

02:21 but they are choosing not to use them so that the situation will not escalate.

02:25 At the same time, the BCG will submit reports to the national government

02:29 to know their next step.

02:31 Meanwhile, despite the aggression facing China,

02:35 the BCG confirmed that their mission has been successful

02:39 in getting help from fishermen like fuel subsidies, water and food banks, and others

02:43 that they can say that the fishermen are more confident in their support from the government.

02:49 Joshua Garcia for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.