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PHL notes removal of platform from shoal

BusinessWorld Online

BusinessWorld Online

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June 17, 2026

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PHL notes removal of platform from shoal

THE National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) on Wednesday confirmed the removal of a floating platform previously monitored at Scarborough Shoal, citing the latest maritime domain awareness patrols. In a statement, the task force said the Philippines had immediately lodged a diplomatic protest after the structure was first detected in the disputed []

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