Scarborough Shoal

Scarborough Shoal, known as Bajo de Masinloc in the Philippines, is a disputed maritime feature in the South China Sea where the Philippines asserts sovereignty and traditional fishing rights. Recent tensions have escalated due to China's increasing presence, including the establishment of a "nature reserve" and militarization efforts, prompting the Philippine government and Coast Guard to conduct patrols and diplomatic actions to safeguard national interests.