Senator Robin Padilla stated there was a necessity for growth initiatives for residents of Pag-asa Island within the West Philippine Sea so they might be inspired to remain on the island.
“Kailangan ma-develop natin ang Pag-asa Island, para pag na-develop natin ito, ang mga civilian nandito talaga. Huwag na kayong umalis. Imbes na pakaunti kayo kailangan dumami kayo,” Padilla advised residents of Palawan’s Pag-asa Island, which he visited final Friday.
(We must develop Pag-asa Island in order that the civilians will keep right here. Don’t depart. Instead of getting fewer, the variety of folks wants to extend.)
Padilla additionally hoped that the island would turn out to be a fishing hub.
“Sana ang mga proyekto ng ating kaibigan si Dick Penson gawing fishing hub ito, ang lugar na ito magiging pugad ng mangingisda,” he added.
(I hope initiatives like that of Dick Penson to show the island right into a fishing hub will happen.)
Fishers in Pag-asa Island have been reportedly anxious about crusing farther out to sea as Chinese vessels might block their boats.
They stated there was considerable fish round three sand bars close to Pag-asa Island.
The Philippines filed a number of diplomatic protests in opposition to China as a result of swarming of Chinese fishing vessels within the nation’s maritime waters, together with the Pag-asa Island. — DVM, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
