Philippines establishes new coast guard command in Spratly Islands

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The Philippines established a new coast guard command in the Spratly Islands, a disputed South China Sea flashpoint. This new command center on Pagasa Island will oversee a significant maritime area and includes a permanently stationed ship and more response vessels. The move aims to bolster Philippine presence and sovereignty in the region, which China claims almost entirely despite an international ruling against its claims.


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