Coast Guard installs buoys carrying Philippine flag in West Philippine Sea

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Photo shows a 30-foot navigational buoy bearing the Philippine flag and deployed by the Philippine Coast Guard at the West Philippine Sea.

Philippine Coast Guard

 

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard has installed five navigational buoys carrying the Philippine flag in four critical islands in the West Philippine Sea, namely Lawak Island, Likas Island, Parola Island, and Pag-asa Island.

 

According to the Coast Guard in a statement sent to media Wednesday, these ocean markers also communicate that the said vicinity waters are considered special protected zones where mining and oil exploration are prohibited to preserve their rich natural resources. 

 

CG Adm. Artemio Abu, Philippine Coast Guard commandant, said he observed other foreign vessels during his visit to Pag-asa Island on May 14 to assess the buoy laying operations and check the morale of PCG personnel deployed on the island.

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/05/18/2181978/coast-guard-installs-buoys-carrying-philippine-flag-west-philippine-sea

 

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