THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday expressed concern about reports of the destruction of corals in Rozul Reef, a maritime feature located in the Philippines exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
THE United States government on Tuesday handed over a surveillance aircraft to the Philippines for monitoring increasing incursions by China in the West Philippine Sea, particularly its alleged harvesting of corals in one of the areas that lie within the country s exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
Senator Francis Tolentino on Monday linked the reported removal and destruction of corals in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to a possible reclamation project in the area.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday expressed serious concern over the reported damage to the marine environment and corals of Rozul Reef in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
There was a possibility that the corals harvested from parts of the West Philippine Sea (WPS) were being used by China as materials for decorations, ornaments, and jewelry, maritime law expert Jay Batongbacal said Sunday.