China claims sovereignty over Pagasa Island, accuses PH of encroachment

Philippine soldier Tychico Octobre patrols a beach in Pagasa Island (Thitu Island) at the Spratly group of islands in the South China Sea, west of Palawan, on May 11, 2015. MANILA — China asserted its sovereign rights over Pagasa Island on Thursday, accusing the Philippines, in return, of “illegally occupying” the area. “This is our … Continue reading China claims sovereignty over Pagasa Island, accuses PH of encroachment