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00:00 The three ships of the Humanitarian and Support Mission in Scarborough Shoal were also attacked.
00:07 In the middle of that, the BIFAR was discovered and China returned its floating barriers
00:14 that were removed by the Philippines back then, especially when it was dangerous.
00:18 That's where the June Veneration is coming from.
00:20 A large wave of people came to us as we were approaching Scarborough Shoal this morning.
00:30 But that's nothing compared to the challenges of the Humanitarian and Supply Mission of BIFAR
00:38 or Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources while approaching Scarborough Shoal.
00:43 Three BIFAR ships were included in the mission,
00:46 BRP Datu Bangkaw, Datu Sandai, and Datu Tamblot
00:51 to bring crude oil and other aid for the Filipino fishermen.
00:56 The ships of the China Coast Guard were at 17 nautical miles from Scarborough.
01:03 They jumped,
01:05 swam,
01:07 and rowed.
01:12 The incoming waves were on the radio.
01:16 Not only the white ships of China were being harassed,
01:21 but also the Chinese militia vessels.
01:24 BRP Datu Bangkaw was slowly approaching.
01:27 The railing of Datu Bangkaw was damaged.
01:37 The BIFAR was flying.
01:43 But not only was the tension seen below,
01:48 but also the floating barrier on the coast of Bahura was returned by China.
01:54 In September, President Bongbong Marcos removed it.
02:00 It was past 9 in the morning when the China Coast Guard began their water cannon.
02:09 We are now approaching the coast of Scarborough Shoal.
02:12 The China Coast Guard's water cannon is now being launched
02:18 to block the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
02:21 But in the meantime, the launch was direct.
02:24 The pressure is strong.
02:27 This is the second time.
02:29 Directly to the ship.
02:31 The BIFAR ships were not lowered for the 8th time.
02:39 The radar of BRP Datu Bangkaw was damaged.
02:42 This is the most challenging.
02:45 You can see how long the standoff is.
02:47 They are more aggressive.
02:49 Before, shadowing, dangerous maneuvering,
02:52 that's what we do on our ships.
02:54 If we were able to pass it before, that's okay.
02:56 But now, we are not being threatened.
02:59 As long as they can, they will really do it.
03:03 To the point that they really launched a water cannon.
03:08 Despite the 4-hour delay,
03:10 the crew and other fishermen continued to provide assistance.
03:15 The Filipinos are not using this territory.
03:18 The China Coast Guard deployed a rigid inflatable boat.
03:22 The 5-year-old boat was on its way to the direction of the fishermen.
03:27 But they were blocked by the 2-year-old BIFAR,
03:31 which was also on an inflatable boat.
03:37 Despite being held by China,
03:39 the BIFAR will still be returned for their next mission in Scarborough Shoal.
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