MANILA, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday called for increased funding for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) amid continuous Chinese harassment in the West Philippine Sea, as well as the proliferation of pro-China 'fake news peddlers.' Hontiveros' pronouncement came after she filed a resolution on Tuesday seeking an inquiry into the adoption of measures to strengthen the PCG to enable it to maintain a maritime transport network, enforce Philippine law, and improve maritime governance within the country's maritime zones.

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