In an interview on board the M/V DA-BFAR, BFAR spokesman Nazario Briguera said the fishers-especially those operating around the Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal area - now feel greater support from the government, particularly the BFAR and Philippine Coast Guard.
"If you can recall, I already stated last month the increase (in the number of fisherfolk), particularly at Scarborough as they already felt the presence of the government," Briguera said.
He did not give specific details but he maintained that greater presence of the government has encouraged fishermen to resume their trade in the country's waters.
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