The National Task Force for West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) yesterday demanded that China remove its vessels from Bajo de Masinloc (Panatag Shoal) where they had interrupted a humanitarian mission of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) for Filipino fishermen. “We firmly insist that these Chinese vessels leave Bajo de Masinloc immediately,” the NTF-WPS said, as it condemned attempts by the Chinese coast guard and militia to stop – using water cannons – the BFAR from distributing grocery packs and oil subsidy to over 30 fisherfolk near Bajo de Masinloc early yesterday.

Clapano, J. R. (2023, December 10). NTF-WPS to Beijing: Remove your vessels. The Philippine Star, pp. 1, 2.