The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is investigating the recent incident off Ayungin Shoal where Filipino fishermen were allegedly denied by the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) to conduct fishing activities in the area. The PCG said Filipino fishing boat (FFB) Ken-Ken captain Lito Al-os reported to them on Friday, January 20, that CCG vessel 5204 drove them away while fishing in the vicinity waters off Ayungin Shoal on January 9.

PCG probes harassment of Filipino fishermen by Chinese coast guard in Ayungin Shoal. (2023, January 23). SunStar Cebu, p. 3.