Another vessel form Philippines carrying at least 10 fishermen from Zambales was harassed by the Chinese Coast Guard from Panatag Shoal (Scarborough Shoal) also known as Bajo de Masinloc.
“That group of fishermen tried to evade the Chinese patrols by throwing rocks” Junmar Pumicpic, 25, captain of the Bughoy, as quoted by Philippine Daily Inquirer.
Pumicpic, whose boat was also driven away by two Chinese Coast Guards said he was worried about the safety of those fishermen who were left behind.
“We haven’t heard from them since we decided to return home. We’re hoping the Philippine Coast Guard will check on them,” he said.
“We’re investing so much every time we sail out to sea. We’re also risking our lives so we’re asking our Coast Guard to defend us and our territory from China,” Pumicpic said.
Lt. Cmdr. Jonathan Marfil, commander of the PCG station at Subic, said his office had yet to receive a report on the alleged harassment of the local fishermen. Personnel from the PCG intelligence unit have gathered the statements of the crew of the Bughoy.