PCG: Sovereign markers at critical areas show resolve to protect waters

By Charles Dantes

FIVE navigational buoys or sovereign markers have been successfully installed in “critical areas” of the West Philippine Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard said Sunday.

The buoys, installed near Patag Island, Balagtas Reef, Kota Island, Panata Island and Juan Felipe Reef carry the Philippine flag and signify the country's sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the country's exclusive economic zone, the PCG said.

The move also highlights the country's unwavering resolve to protect its maritime borders and resources and contribute to the safety of maritime trade, the PCG added. standings (As of 9:30 p.m. May 14) Country G S B Vietnam 103 87 93 Thailand 90 65 87 Indonesia 66 60 79 Cambodia 65 59 100 Philippines 46 73 82 Singapore 42 36 55 Malaysia 28 41 78 Myanmar 19 18 56 Laos 6 20 50 Brunei 2 1 6 Timor Leste 0 0 8 GOV'T WORKERS'

The PCG's Task Force Kaligtasan sa Karagatan led by Vice Admiral Joseph Coyme led the placing of buoys.