The Philippine government will not tolerate the use of cyanide by fishermen in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Department of Justice (DOJ) declared on Wednesday, Feb. 21. “Under the leadership of President Marcos Jr., the Philippines will not tolerate any actions that harm our environment or deprive Filipino people of their right to its use and beauty,” Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla said in a statement. Remulla's statement was in response to reports that Chinese and Vietnamese fishermen have been allegedly using cyanide for fishing in Bajo de Masinloc, also known as Scarborough Shoal in the WPS.

Damicog, J. (2024, February 22). PH won't tolerate cyanide fishing in WPS - DOJ. Manila Bulletin, p. 2.