PH Coast Guard marks 4 islands in West Philippine Sea as 'protected zones'

By Franco Jose C. Baroña

May 18, 2022 1:36 pm

THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has successfully installed five 30-foot long navigational buoys carrying the Philippine flag in four islands in the West Philippine Sea.

Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Artemio Abu said five Coast Guard vessels laid out the symbols of the coastal state administration in waters off Lawak Island, Likas Island, Parola Island, and Pag-asa Island from May 12 to 14. These are the BRP Corregidor (AE-891), BRP Bojeador (AE-56), BRP Suluan (MRRV-4406), BRP Capones (MRRV-4407), and Tug Boat Habagat (TB-271).

PROTECTING TERRITORY The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has installed five 30-foot long navigational buoys carrying the Philippine flag in four critical islands in the West Philippine Sea. These are in Lawak Island, Likas Island, Parola Island, and Pag-asa Island. The markers indicate that these areas are 'special protected zones' where mining and oil exploration are prohibited. PHOTO BY PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD

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