As small fishers brace for the impacts of the Southwest monsoon, Chinese Coast Guard hostilities (CCG) against small fishers continue in the West Philippine Sea. Small fishers are forced to suspend fishing activities due to bigger-than-normal waves and strong winds brought about by the Southwest monsoon, locally called Habagat, which usually lasts from the last week of May to August. Those who continue to fish during this season, which is also called “sigwada,” are exposed to the danger of strong waves.

Mayuga, J. L., & Pelonia, A. (2025, May 23). Small fishers face double threat: Monsoon challenges, Chinese coast guard hostilities in West Philippine Sea. Business Mirror, p. A25.