Filipino fishermen in colorful fishing boats and a navy patrol gun boat welcome the arrival of BRP Ramon Alcaraz, the second Hamilton class cutter, in Casiguran sea, Aurora province, northeastern Philippines August 2, 2013. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines will defy new Chinese fishing rules in disputed areas of the South China Sea and the navy will escort fishing boats to protect them if necessary, the defence secretary said on Thursday.
China imposed fishing restrictions from the beginning of year, requiring foreign fishing vessels to obtain approval before entering the waters.
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