The filing of a diplomatic action is now being considered by the government against China as the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Saturday, Jan. 21, that it has received a report from Palawan fishermen that they were driven away by a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, West Philippine Sea (WPS). PCG Spokesperson Commo. Armando Balilo said that Lito Al-os, captain of Filipino fishing boat (FFB) “KEN-KEN,” reported to them last Friday, Jan. 20, that CCG vessel with bow number 5204 drove them away while fishing off Ayungin Shoal.

Sadongdong, M. A. (2023, January 22). PCG starts probe as Chinese ship drove away Palawan fishermen in Ayungin Shoal. Manila Bulletin, pp. 1, 7.