PH protests floating structure in Panatag
ILLEGAL OBJECT Satellite imagery released by SeaLight shows a small object at the mouth of Panatag Shoal. The Armed Forces of the Philippines has confirmed the presence of a floating platform on the shoal measuring 6 by 6 meters. —PHOTO COURTESY OF SEALIGHT/RAY POWELL MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has lodged a diplomatic protest with China over a floating structure spotted inside Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS
The Philippines has officially protested to China the discovery of a small, 6x6 meter floating platform with an antenna located within Panatag Shoal. Aerial and satellite imagery confirmed the structure, which had six individuals on board, and is being continuously monitored by Philippine authorities. The platform's presence within the shoal, which lies within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, has prompted diplomatic action from Manila.
This incident highlights ongoing territorial disputes and China's persistent presence in waters claimed by the Philippines, underscoring the importance of asserting national sovereignty and monitoring activities in the West Philippine Sea.
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