Philippines Plans to Develop Outposts in South China Sea
- More living quarters are being eyed on occupied islands
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Philippine Coast Guard personnel onboard the BRP Sindangan during a resupply mission in the disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea in November.
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The Philippines’ military chief said the country is seeking to develop its outposts in the South China Sea, and acquire more coastal defense assets amid lingering tensions with Beijing in contested waters.
The plans cover Thitu and Nanshan islands, as well as seven other Philippine-occupied areas in the disputed sea, General Romeo Brawner Jr. said. More living quarters and communication equipment are being eyed, he added.