Filipino fishermen have continued to sail back to this traditional fishing ground despite the presence of six Chinese Coast Guard vessels. China and the Philippines have reached a "friendly understanding," and Filipinos may now fish at Panatag, internationally known as Scarborough Shoal. Still, the fishermen said they did not want to risk any confrontation with the Chinese coast guards.

Macatuno, A. (2016, November 18). Pinoys are like fish out of water at Panatag Shoal. Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. A22.