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'Dangerous maneuvers' performed by CCG while PH installs more floating devices in WPS
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) successfully conducted three-day Floating Aggregate Device (FAD) Laying Operations in Hasa Hasa and Kanduli Shoals.
That's despite radio challenges and dangerous maneuvers from four Chinese Coast Guard vessels during the operation.
'Our crew, especially the radio operators, responded with professionalism and composure, successfully maintaining our maritime presence with dignity and courage,' said the PCG in a statement released on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, the PCG said that there are now 20 FADs deployed in the area.
'The primary objective of this initiative is to bolster the livelihoods of Filipino fishermen by improving their fish catch, while also contributing to the national government's Kadiwa para sa Bagong Bayaning Mangingisda (KBBM) program, which aims to ensure a sustainable and affordable supply of fish,' the statement read.
The PCG also said that the devices were installed with the use of three 44-meter Multi-Role Response Vessels (MRRVs), the 5001 PCG-manned BFAR vessel, and MV Mamalakaya, along with several Filipino fishing boats.
'The Philippine Coast Guard and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources remain steadfast in their mission to safeguard the livelihoods of our people, promote food security, and uphold our sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea,' it added. —Jiselle Anne Casucian/ VAL, GMA Integrated News
