PCG: Dumping of crushed corals in Escoda Shoal may be preps for China island-building

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Escoda Shoal,Sabina Shoal

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Saturday that the dumping of crushed corals near Escoda (Sabina) Shoal may be in preparation for the China's reclamation activities to build structures on top of the maritime feature, which is much closer to Palawan than the contested Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.

The Philippine Coast Guard said Saturday that the dumping of crushed corals near Escoda Shoal may be in preparation for the China's reclamation activities to build structures on top of the maritime feature, which is much closer to Palawan than the contested Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea .

Jonathan Anticamara, the growth of sandbars at Sandy Cay were "more prominent.""Dito kumbaga nagsisimula pa lang.

Escoda Shoal Sabina Shoal

 

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