The Philippine Coast Guard has intensified its presence at Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea to prevent China from conducting reclamation activities. Commodore Jay Tarriela, a spokesperson for the Coast Guard, indicated that there had been 'small-scale reclamation' at the shoal, which Manila refers to as Escoda, and identified China as 'the most probable actor' behind these activities. The Coast Guard is committed to ensuring that China does not succeed in any reclamation efforts in this disputed region.
