AFP: Illegal Chinese structures spotted off WPS
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) confirmed on Saturday that illegal man-made structures spotted during a maritime patrol off Pagkakaisa Banks in the West Philippine Sea are not new constructions.
Marine Major General Edgard Arevalo, AFP spokesperson, stated that except for five previously recorded constructions by China and Vietnam, no new structures have been observed.
AFP chief Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana confirmed that some of these illegal structures were built by China during a patrol on March 31.
The AFP emphasized the Philippines' exclusive rights over Pagkakaisa Banks under the Law of the Sea and expressed concern about Chinese activities in the area.
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