The government has not closed down Panatag Shoal for fishing activity despite between the Philippines and China, Malacañang said on Monday. Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda affrimed that Filipino fishermen are still free to fish in the area even after the water cannon incident involving Chinese patrols ships. "We still have fishermen going there so I dont think it's an issue with us," Lacierda said in a Palace press briefing.

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