Asis Perez

The Philippines is buying nearly 100 new patrol boats to protect its fisheries, an official said today, in a substantial expansion from its current fleet of 20 as it responds to poaching by Chinese and Taiwanese vessels.

The Philippines is buying nearly 100 new patrol boats to protect its fisheries, an official said today, in a substantial expansion from its current fleet of 20 as it responds to poaching by Chinese and Taiwanese vessels.