Philippine Coast Guard deploys vessels to protect fishermen after alleged harassment by Chinese helicopter

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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has sent two vessels to Rozul Reef in the West Philippine Sea to protect Filipino fishermen. This follows reports of harassment by a People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy helicopter. The PCG received video evidence of the incident from a fishing boat on November 28. The footage showed the harassment of Filipino vessels in the area. PCG spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela stated that the deployment aims to ensure the safety of fishermen and document their presence in the region. The PCG remains committed to upholding the rights of Filipino fishermen.


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