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Manila takes diplomatic action vs Beijing over Scarborough structure
Business World Philippines
|June 10, 2026
THE Philippines has taken diplomatic action against China after aerial monitoring confirmed the “illegal” presence of a floating structure with antenna within Scarborough Shoal, locally called Bajo de Masinloc, a government task force said on Tuesday.
In a statement, the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) said several agencies, including the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Coast Guard, reported the presence of a 6x6-meter floating structure with a visible antenna with individuals observed onboard.
“The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has already undertaken appropriate diplomatic action with the government of the People’s Republic of China in connection with the illegal presence of this floating structure,” the NTF-WPS said.
“The protection of Philippine sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction remains a paramount consideration. The Philippine government will continue to take appropriate actions consistent with international law and in defense of the country’s national interests.”
In a WhatsApp message to reporters, the DFA said it issued several demarches and a formal protest against the structure. It did not disclose specific contents due to confidentiality reasons.
This story is from the June 10, 2026 edition of Business World Philippines.
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