- The Philippines won a 2016 tribunal ruling against China's sweeping South China Sea claims, but local fishermen still avoid Scarborough Shoal for fear of confrontation.
- Fishermen say Chinese vessels have used water cannon, cut anchors and even placed barriers to drive them away, forcing many to fish closer to shore or find other work.
- The ruling strengthened Manila's legal standing and ties with the US, Japan and Australia — yet affected communities say the victory feels hollow.
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