PH deters China from Sabina Shoal 'reclamation'

by Catherine S. Valente - Franco Jose C. Baroña - Javier Joe Ismael

May 12, 2024 12:25 am

ATTEMPTS by China from continuing its 'reclamation activities' in Sabina (Escoda) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) has been temporarily deterred by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), which deployed one of its ships to monitor the illegal activity, a spokesman for the PCG said on Saturday.

Tarriela said the presence of the BRP Teresa Magbanua in the shoal sent a strong message to the China Coast Guard (CCG) that the Philippines was not 'helpless.'

Image shows location of the Chinese vessels. IMAGE BY MT ANDERSON/PLANET LABS

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