Marcos meets crew members hit by China Coast Guard water cannon
Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with crew members of Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources vessels that were targeted by Chinese Coast Guard water cannons. The meeting occurred during an inspection of a newly rehabilitated fish port in Pangasinan.
Why it matters
The event underscores ongoing maritime tensions in the South China Sea and the Philippine government's focus on supporting its maritime personnel and fishing industry.
Manila Bulletin - Marcos meets crew members hit by China Coast Guard water cannon
Marcos meets crew members hit by China Coast Guard water cannon
The President met the Filipino crew members during his inspection of the upgraded Pangasinan fish port
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. meets with the crew members of BRP Cabanigan and BRP Robert Servañez and other personnel of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) during an inspection at the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority (PFDA)-Sual Fish Port Complex in Pangasinan on July 30, 2026. (PCO)
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