West Philippine Sea Task Force, think tank watch Chinese improvementsMANILA, Philippines — Was the Philippine government really unaware of where China has been expanding in the disputed South China Sea as claimed by Malacañang? The Philippines claims parts of the South China Sea within its exclusive economic zone and calls it the West Philippine Sea. Last month, Duterte said he remains optimistic that China will stop new occupations in South China Sea under a deal supposedly brokered by both sides. ‘Many ways to validate’Meanwhile, Rep. Gary Alejano (Magdalo party-list) said the Philippines has "so many ways" to validate China’s construction works in the South China Sea. “We have our allies who have the capability to track movements in the South China Sea.

Source: Philippine Star December 27, 2017 03:56 UTC