MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday vowed that no harm will come to fisherfolk during 'Balikatan' (shoulder-to-shoulder) joint military exercises with the United States, adding that it is already coordinating with local government units (LGUs) in providing fishers the necessary assistance. This came after fisherfolk, specifically in Zambales, expressed fear that their source of livelihood, fish catch, might be affected by the 'Balikatan' exercises where a large portion of the province's usual fishing grounds would be a 'no-sail zone.

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