Manila: The Chinese Coast Guard has increased its presence in the West Philippine Sea by deploying five ships to patrol the Scarborough Shoal, making local fishermen more fearful about venturing back to the disputed isle.
Carlos Montehermozo, a crew member of FB Joenel 3 based here, said he was surprised when they travelled to the shoal last month because the Chinese only had two coast guard vessels during previous encounters.
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