MANILA, Philippines — A progressive fisherfolk group urged the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to support local science, technology, and research before allowing China to use the country’s resources.
This statement from the Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas came after Marcos said that he was trying to overcome the roadblocks that surfaced during joint exploration talks with China, primarily the territorial dispute between the two countries in the West Philippine Sea.“In case Marcos is unaware, the Philippines has overwhelming intellectual human resources for research and development that have been long neglected of government support.
Pamalakaya also reiterated its stance against a joint exploration with China, as the group believes that no good can come from it.