Fisherfolk Livelihoods Tied to West Philippine Sea Amid Disputes, Archbishop Villegas States
Archbishop Socrates Villegas of Lingayen-Dagupan has highlighted how the West Philippine Sea dispute is impacting the livelihoods of Filipino fisherfolk, who face Chinese armed vessels. He emphasized the issue as a moral concern beyond legal and political aspects, urging the government to firmly defend national interests and the people's future.
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