MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has installed five navigational buoys near four Philippine-held detachments in the Kalayaan Island Group (Spratly Islands) in the West Philippine Sea to ensure safer navigation for ships and fisherfolks. ADVERTISEMENTThe buoys were planted from May 10 to May 17 near Lawak (Nanshan) Island, Likas (West York) Island, Parola (Northeast Cay) Island, and Pag-asa (Thitu) Island through two buoy tenders BRP Corregidor (AE-891) and BRP Bojeador (AE-46). A welcome ceremony to honor the Coast Guard personnel from the five vessels that participated in the recently concluded mission is scheduled on Wednesday at South Harbor. Abu himself visited Pag-asa Island on Saturday, accompanied by top Coast Guard officials. ADVERTISEMENTChina claims the entire South China Sea, including the West Philippine Sea.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 18, 2022 08:34 UTC