The Philippines has installed some navigational buoys within its 200-mile (322-km) exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea to assert its sovereignty, according to the country’s coast guard.
Five buoys carrying the national flag were set up from May 10 to 12 in five areas within the EEZ, according to Commodore Jay Tarriela, the spokesperson on South China Sea issues for the Philippine Coast Guard.
The five areas are Patag Island, Balagtas Reef, Kota Island, Panata Island, and Juan Felipe Reef.
“This move highlights the Philippines’ unwavering resolve to protect its maritime borders and resources and contribute to the safety of maritime trade,” Tarriela said on Twitter….