The Department of Justice (DOJ) vowed Wednesday to look into the reported cyanide fishing of Chinese and Vietnamese fishermen in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal). In a statement, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said the DOJ would coordinate and support other concerned government agencies in gathering evidence and building a strong legal case against those behind the destructive practice.

San Juan, J. R. (2024, February 22). DOJ chief vows to go after culprits behind alleged cyanide fishing in Bajo de Masinloc. BusinessMirror, p. A3.