MANILA, Feb. 17 -- The Philippine government said Saturday it will continue its "rotational deployment" to the Scarborough Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc (BDM) to support Filipinos fishing in the area.

The statement came as it presented its initial deployment report, detailing how the operation was a "success" despite the Chinese Coast Guard and maritime militia vessels' dangerous maneuvers and shadowing activities to prevent government ships from engaging with the Filipino fisherfolk.

"Sa kabila po ng mga hamon, matagumpay po ang ginawang paglalayag ng BRP Tamblot at ang mga gawain nito ay ayon po sa isinasaad ng ating batas at sumasakop na pandaigdigang batas katulad po ng UNCLOS (Despite the challenges, the deployment of the BRP Tamblot a...