MANILA, Philippines –The Philippine government is ready to protect its fishermen from Chinese detention threats in the West Philippine Sea by bolstering maritime resources, Zambales Rep. Jefferson Khonghun said on Friday. “Our government, led by President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos, and of course our Speaker, Speaker Martin Romualdez, will do everything in their power to protect our fishermen from the threat of detention by China, especially as June 15 approaches,” Khonghun stated during a press conference following a House committee hearing on national defense, security, and the West Philippine Sea. China has approved new regulations authorizing its coast guard to detain […]...Keep on reading: PH ready to protect fishermen in West Philippine Sea