JUSTICE Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla yesterday said the Department of Justice (DOJ) will recommend to Malacañang the filing of cases against China for the destruction of coral reefs and harvesting of corals in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). At a press briefing, Remulla said he would discuss with Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin soon the position of
In file photo: This satellite image shows Chinese vessels in the Julian Felipe Reef off the West Philippine Sea, March 23, 2021.
At a press briefing, Remulla said he would discuss with Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin soon the position of the justice department on the poaching of coral in the WPS , which he branded as an “evil act.” Remulla noted that sufficient evidence have been gathered over the years to support the filing of a case against China.
The destruction of the marine environments within the country’s exclusive economic zones are being blamed on Chinese maritime militia vessels.
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