The Philippine government on Friday, through the Department of Foreign Affairs, rejected the fishing moratorium imposed by China in the South China Sea. In a chance interview, DFA spokesperson Tess Daza said the Philippines will not abide by China’s annual fishing ban. “We do not recognize China’s fishing ban,” she said. “This has been the subject of our diplomatic protests and we will continue to register our formal opposition to it.”

Garner, J. (2023, August 19). Phl rejects China fishing ban. Daily Tribune, p. A2.