MANILA, Philippines — China will not build structures on Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal in respect to its friendship with the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte said early Thursday. Hindi nila gagalawin 'yan, sabi ng China," Duterte said in a televised press briefing upon arriving from Thailand. Headlines ( Article MRec ), pagematch: 1, sectionmatch: 1China has denied reports that it is building an environmental monitoring station on Panatag Shoal. "We have checked with relevant authorities that the recent reports about building an environmental monitoring station on Huangyan Dao are false. The Department of Foreign Affairs is currently keeping close watch over Panatag Shoal, a traditional fishing ground located off the coast of Zambales.

Source: Philippine Star March 23, 2017 07:52 UTC