Antipolo Magazine 2020 Photo from PCG The Philippines has successfully halted China's alleged efforts to construct an artificial island in the West Philippine Sea. This move underscores the ongoing territorial disputes and tensions in the region, as both nations assert their claims over the strategically important waters. The prevention of this construction reflects the Philippines' commitment to protecting its maritime sovereignty and maintaining regional stability. Through continuous efforts, the Philippine government has successfully halted China's alleged illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), specifically at Escoda Shoal. During a press forum on Saturday, May 11, 2024, Commodore Jay Tarriela, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson for the WPS, reported that China had been attempting to construct an "artificial island" at Escoda Shoal, located just 75 nautical miles from the Palawan coastline. " They are using corals as fill mat
Antipolo Magazine 2020
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