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Fishing, Sailing in Palawan Waters Banned Oct. 10 for China Rocket Launch Debris
Fishing and sailing in waters off Puerto Princesa and Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park in Palawan will be temporarily banned on October 10, as these areas are designated "drop zones" for potential rocket debris from an upcoming Chinese space launch, announced the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).
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