"Deliberately grounded on a tiny reef in the #SouthChinaSea, part of an island chain claimed by the two Asian countries, the #BRPSierraMadre is now the unlikely base for a detachment of Filipino marines who stand guard over the atoll, scanning the turquoise waters for Chinese ships." #AyunginShoal#SecondThomasShoal#Philippines
Under #EO57, the National Coast Watch Council (NCWC) was renamed and reorganized into the #NationalMaritimeCouncil (#NMC) chaired by Executive Secretary #LucasBersamin.The NMC will formulate and issue guidelines for the effective implementation of EO 57 within 60 days from its effectivity. #Philippines#WestPHSea