The islands of San Salvador village in Masinloc Town, Zambales province are among the areas closest to the disputed atoll and resource-rich waters of Scarborough Shoal. According to village chief Richard Pascual, San Salvador is the nearest port of entry to Scarborough Shoal.  However, fishers from San Salvador have stopped making trips to Scarborough Shoal … Continue reading Women in Masinloc fisherfolk community find alternative livelihoods due to China threat to jail “trespassers” in South China Sea