VP urged to defend PH fishers vs China
A coalition of Filipino fisherfolk is demanding answers from Vice President Sara Duterte regarding allegations that she accepted payments from China-linked parties. The group claims her silence on Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea may be linked to these alleged financial ties.
Why it matters
The allegations touch on national sovereignty and the integrity of high-ranking government officials in the context of ongoing geopolitical tensions in the South China Sea.
SUBIC, ZAMBALES - Fishers from Zambales and Bataan who rely on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) for their livelihood have expressed concern following allegations that Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband Manases Carpio allegedly received millions of pesos from China-linked parties for the vice president's silence on China's harassment and violence against Filipino fishers.At a press conference in Subic, Zambales on Sunday morning, the civil society coalition Atin Ito said the allegations against the vice president is deeply alarming and must be answered clearly, especially as Filipino fishers continue to face intimidation, dangerous encounters, and restrictions in their traditional fishing grounds.Present at the press conference are leaders from the New Masinloc Fishermen Association; Subic Commercial Fishers Association; San Miguel Pundaquit Fisherfolk Association; Samahan ng Cabangaan-3 Fishermen's Unity; and Agri-Aqua Association."Madam VP Sara, is it because your silence was paid for by millions that you remain quiet amid the violence…
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