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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Command is investigating an incident in October where the China Coast Guard (CCG) allegedly blocked a group of Filipino fishermen en route to Escoda or Sabina Shoal. One of the fishermen, who came from Quezon, Palawan, said it was early morning on October 12 when they saw […]
SUMMARY For over two months now, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)’s BRP Teresa Magbanua has been keeping watch over Escoda (Sabina) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, because of concerns that China is trying to build yet another “artificial island.” Escoda Shoal is very close – just some 75 nautical miles away – to the […]