THE Philippines said Friday it was establishing a coast guard station on the largest island it holds in the disputed South China Sea, to improve monitoring of Chinese vessels asserting Beijing's claims in the waters.
National Security Adviser Eduardo Año made the announcement during a visit to the Philippine-held Thitu Island, which is part of the hotly contested Spratly Islands.
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