Chinese Coast Guard boats close to the floating barrier are pictured on September 20, 2023, near the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, in this handout image released by the Philippine Coast Guard on September 24, 2023. Philippine Coast Guard/Handout via REUTERS/ File Photo President Marcos on Friday said the Philippines would put up a strong defense of its territory and the rights of its fishermen following China's recent i nstallation of a 300-meter barrier to block the entrance to a lagoon at Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal off Zambales province.

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