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LOOK: Pinoys catch fish in Scarborough Shoal
LOOK: Pinoys catch fish in Scarborough Shoal
ABS-CBN News
Published Nov 11, 2016 02:06 AM PHT
MANILA – Have you wondered what Scarborough Shoal looks like, now that Filipino fishermen are not being shooed away by the Chinese Coast Guard?
MANILA – Have you wondered what Scarborough Shoal looks like, now that Filipino fishermen are not being shooed away by the Chinese Coast Guard?
It has been a bittersweet homecoming for Filipino fishermen. While happy about the opportunity to continue to make a living, the scars of the past have not quite faded away.
It has been a bittersweet homecoming for Filipino fishermen. While happy about the opportunity to continue to make a living, the scars of the past have not quite faded away.
Only small boats are allowed to enter Scarborough Shoal, fishermen said, as bigger vessels are not allowed to come close. They are also limited to only about three hours, as small boats have to leave the area before low tide, to avoid getting stuck.
Only small boats are allowed to enter Scarborough Shoal, fishermen said, as bigger vessels are not allowed to come close. They are also limited to only about three hours, as small boats have to leave the area before low tide, to avoid getting stuck.
Take a look at these photos taken by ABS-CBN News' Chiara Zambrano, who accompanied the fishermen:
Take a look at these photos taken by ABS-CBN News' Chiara Zambrano, who accompanied the fishermen:
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Pasig bet claims Vico Sotto hyping single mom joke 'to divert public attention'
Pasig bet claims Vico Sotto hyping single mom joke 'to divert public attention'
MANILA — Pasig congressional candidate Ian Sia on Friday accused Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto and the local chief executive’s allies for hauling his “sex for single mothers” joke into the national spotlight, and claimed that his political opponents schemed to turn his jest into a national issue.
MANILA — Pasig congressional candidate Ian Sia on Friday accused Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto and the local chief executive’s allies for hauling his “sex for single mothers” joke into the national spotlight, and claimed that his political opponents schemed to turn his jest into a national issue.
Sia — a local candidate — drew flak from national politicians, civic society groups and ordinary Filipinos after he said in a campaign sortie that he would allow single mothers in Pasig to have sex with him once a year should he win in the 2025 midterm elections.
Sia — a local candidate — drew flak from national politicians, civic society groups and ordinary Filipinos after he said in a campaign sortie that he would allow single mothers in Pasig to have sex with him once a year should he win in the 2025 midterm elections.
“Inililihis nila ang isyu dahil ayaw nilang sagutin ang aming hamon,” Sia claimed in a press release distributed to reporters during a media conference in Pasig City.
“Inililihis nila ang isyu dahil ayaw nilang sagutin ang aming hamon,” Sia claimed in a press release distributed to reporters during a media conference in Pasig City.
“Ayon kay Sia, minamaniobra umano ng kanilang mga kalaban ang isyu upang mailihis ang tunay na usapin kung saan wala umanong maisagot ang grupo ni Mayor Vico Sotto sa mga isyung inilatag nila,” the press release read.
“Ayon kay Sia, minamaniobra umano ng kanilang mga kalaban ang isyu upang mailihis ang tunay na usapin kung saan wala umanong maisagot ang grupo ni Mayor Vico Sotto sa mga isyung inilatag nila,” the press release read.
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“Nakisakay naman agad sa isyu ang mga kaalyado ni Sotto at naglabas ng di-umano’y pagkondena sa biro ko pero hindi muna tinitingnan ang sariling ‘baho’ ng kanilang mga kasama sa slate,” he alleged.
“Nakisakay naman agad sa isyu ang mga kaalyado ni Sotto at naglabas ng di-umano’y pagkondena sa biro ko pero hindi muna tinitingnan ang sariling ‘baho’ ng kanilang mga kasama sa slate,” he alleged.
Among the issues Sia has been hurling against Sotto was the alleged lack of healthcare facilities in Metro Manila’s 4th richest city, and the millennial mayor’s alleged failure to come up with government infrastructure projects during his 6-years in office.
Among the issues Sia has been hurling against Sotto was the alleged lack of healthcare facilities in Metro Manila’s 4th richest city, and the millennial mayor’s alleged failure to come up with government infrastructure projects during his 6-years in office.
The congressional candidate — running under the “Kaya This” opposition slate — has also slammed some of Sotto’s allies for allegedly having sex videos that were earlier uploaded into their hacked social media accounts.
The congressional candidate — running under the “Kaya This” opposition slate — has also slammed some of Sotto’s allies for allegedly having sex videos that were earlier uploaded into their hacked social media accounts.
PUBLIC APOLOGY
Sia’s press release is a stark contrast to his meek and apologetic demeanor during a press conference he organized after his joke went viral, and after the Commission on Elections (Comelec) ordered him to explain why he should not be disqualified for his lewd remarks in the campaign trail.
Sia’s press release is a stark contrast to his meek and apologetic demeanor during a press conference he organized after his joke went viral, and after the Commission on Elections (Comelec) ordered him to explain why he should not be disqualified for his lewd remarks in the campaign trail.
“Inaako ko po ang responsibilidad sa mga nabitawan kong salita,” the congressional candidate told reporters.
“Inaako ko po ang responsibilidad sa mga nabitawan kong salita,” the congressional candidate told reporters.
“I’m sorry po na lumabis ang aking mga salita at mali po ang napili kong biro para magpatawa sa isang political caucus,” he said.
“I’m sorry po na lumabis ang aking mga salita at mali po ang napili kong biro para magpatawa sa isang political caucus,” he said.
“Inaako ko po ang responsibilidad sa pagbibitaw ng maling biro.”
“Inaako ko po ang responsibilidad sa pagbibitaw ng maling biro.”
When asked why there is a notable difference between the tenor his press conference and his press release, Sia said the former intends to focus on conveying hispublic apology, while the latter tackles election issues.
When asked why there is a notable difference between the tenor his press conference and his press release, Sia said the former intends to focus on conveying hispublic apology, while the latter tackles election issues.
“Hindi po maiiwasan na dati hindi naman tayo pinapansin ng national media at all of a sudden ngayon po naging national issue itong kaunting biro,” Sia said.
“Hindi po maiiwasan na dati hindi naman tayo pinapansin ng national media at all of a sudden ngayon po naging national issue itong kaunting biro,” Sia said.
“So hindi ko maiwasang isipin na pulitika ang nasa likod nito pero hindi ko po yan binanggit sa aking public apology because ayoko pong malihis itong press con,” he said.
“So hindi ko maiwasang isipin na pulitika ang nasa likod nito pero hindi ko po yan binanggit sa aking public apology because ayoko pong malihis itong press con,” he said.
In a Facebook, actress and Pasig Councilor Angelu De Leon had called out Sia for his inappropriate joke, calling him rude and insulting.
In a Facebook, actress and Pasig Councilor Angelu De Leon had called out Sia for his inappropriate joke, calling him rude and insulting.
De Leon — Sotto’s ally — is the current chairperson of the Pasig City Council’s Committee on Social Services and Solo Parent Affairs.
De Leon — Sotto’s ally — is the current chairperson of the Pasig City Council’s Committee on Social Services and Solo Parent Affairs.
ABS-CBN News has sought Sotto for comment but he has yet to respond.
ABS-CBN News has sought Sotto for comment but he has yet to respond.
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