August 11, 2023 10:38 AM

Philippines looking at several options to strengthen hold on disputed Second Thomas Shoal in South China Sea

The Philippines is looking at several options to strengthen its hold on the disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea including refurbishing a grounded and rusting warship it uses as a military outpost. Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos, Chief of the Philippine Western Command, said this during a joint news conference with the military chief, Romeo Brawner.  The Philippines intentionally grounded the World War Two-era warship Sierra Madre in 1999 as part of its sovereignty claim to t...