Troops from the Armed Forces Western Command have prevented Chinese fishing boats from engaging in illegal fishing activities at Ayungin Shoal, West Philippine Sea on October 24, the Armed Forces (AFP) said on Sunday. In a statement, it said that this action is part of its commitment to protect the marine environment in the WPS. The AFP added that units from the Western Command in Puerto Princesa, Palawan were the ones who accomplished this task.

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