Escoda Shoal

Escoda Shoal is a disputed area in the West Philippine Sea where Chinese reclamation activities have raised concerns over environmental degradation and territorial disputes. The Philippine Coast Guard has reported increased Chinese vessel activity, including dredging for sand used in island-building projects, which poses challenges to maritime security and sovereignty claims.

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Last updated at July 29, 2025.

Recent stories about Escoda Shoal

23 Chinese ships spotted in WPS; PH Navy patrols continue

A Philippine Navy official reported on Tuesday that 23 Chinese naval and coast guard ships were monitored in key areas of the West Philippine Sea from July 14 to 27, marking a resurgence after a brief lull due to severe weather.
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Marcos orders probe into sand dredging for China’s South China Sea reclamations

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered a thorough investigation into reports that sand from Philippine coastal areas is being used for reclamation activities in disputed parts of the South China Sea.
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Philippine, Chinese officials clash over South China Sea claims at Munich Conference

During the 61st Munich Security Conference in Germany on Sunday, Philippine and Chinese officials clashed over their claims in the South China Sea.
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DFA lodges 61st protest against China for Bajo de Masinloc actions

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) lodged another diplomatic protest against China on Thursday, December 5, following aggressive actions by Chinese Coast Guard and People's Liberation Army Navy vessels near Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea.
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Embassies condemn China’s aggressive acts near Bajo de Masinloc

Several embassies and international organizations have expressed concern over recent aggressive acts by Chinese vessels near Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) on Wednesday, December 4.
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Philippines gets intl support vs China’s actions near Bajo de Masinloc, Escoda Shoal

The Philippines has received support from several nations in condemning China’s aggressive actions near Bajo de Masinloc and Escoda Shoal on December 4.
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AFP conducts 54 patrols in West Philippine Sea amid Chinese presence

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) conducted 54 patrol missions in the West Philippine Sea from November 1 to 25 this year, according to AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla.
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47 Chinese vessels transit West Philippine Sea in October

Forty-seven Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) and People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels transited through various areas in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) in October, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
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Chinese vessels block Filipino fishermen near Escoda Shoal

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Western Command is investigating an incident where Filipino fishermen reported being blocked by Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessels near Escoda Shoal, with the Philippine Coast Guard releasing videos showing the harassment.
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Marcos urges claimant states to cooperate on South China Sea tensions

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. emphasized the need for openness and cooperation among claimant states to manage tensions in the South China Sea during his speech at the 19th East Asia Summit on Friday.
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