Philippines says fishermen hurt, boats damaged by China in Escoda Shoal The Philippine Coast Guard says nearly two dozen Filipino fishing boats near Escoda Shoal were targeted with water cannon and blocking maneuvers on December 12

“Despite these unprofessional and unlawful interferences, the PCG successfully reached the fishermen this morning and provided immediate medical attention to the injured, along with essential supplies,” the statement said.

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Philippines says fishermen hurt, boats damaged by China in Escoda Shoal The Philippine Coast Guard says nearly two dozen Filipino fishing boats near Escoda Shoal were targeted with water cannon and blocking maneuvers on December 12

Kung hindi ka pa galit, DDS ka. #SabinaShoal aka Escoda Shoal is 150 kilometers (95 miles) west of Palawan province.

The Philippine coast guard vessels it deployed to aid the injured fishermen were also blocked repeatedly from reaching #EscodaShoal.

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Sabina Shoal may be new conflict hotspot as Manila, Beijing spar over control Analysts note shoal’s location ideal for projection of power and call for Manila to strengthen presence in disputed area to counter China.

#SouthChinaSea: After deal with #China to end standoff over #SecondThomasShoal, #Philippines has been asserting increasing dominance over nearby #SabinaShoal (both in #SpratlyIslands area)

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