Fishers in Zambales province have slammed China’s declaration of a “marine nature reserve” in Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, rejecting the claim as both misleading and a threat to their livelihood. According to Regino Renato Romero, chair of the Subic Hook and Line Fishermen’s Association, it is China, not Filipino fishers, that has been damaging the shoal, which locals call Bajo de Masinloc.

Aglibot, J. R. (2025, October 17). Panatag 'reserve' a threat to PH fishers' livelihood. Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. A7.