The Philippines has taken a major step in the disputed South China Sea by launching its first dedicated Coast Guard command centre in the Spratly Islands. Located on Pagasa Island, the new facility aims to strengthen Manila’s maritime presence in one of the world’s most contested regions. The move comes amid rising tensions with China, including recent accusations that Chinese forces fired flares at Philippine vessels. While Beijing claims nearly the entire South China Sea, multiple countries, including Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan, also have overlapping claims.

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