PH probes report of new structure at Panatag Shoal

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government said on Wednesday it is verifying reports of a possible new structure at Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, a key feature in the West Philippine Sea that has long been a point of tension between Manila and Beijing. The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) said relevant government agencies were undertaking verification and validation measures to determine the accuracy, nature and circumstances surrounding the reported structure. “The NTF-WPS is aware of reports regarding the alleged presence of a new structure at Bajo de Masinloc (Panatag Shoal),” the task force said in a statement. […]... Keep on reading: PH probes report of new structure at Panatag Shoal