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DFA: China island-building no effect on Panganiban, Zamora reefs' status

The department said China’s artificial islands and military facilities do not alter the reefs’ legal status under the 2016 arbitral ruling.

Summary by Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday said China’s island-building on Panganiban Reef (Mischief Reef) and Zamora Reef (Subi Reef) cannot change their status as low-tide elevations and demanded an end to Beijing’s occupation and activities there. DFA spokesperson for maritime affairs Rogelio Villanueva said Panganiban Reef and Zamora Reef are

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Inquirer broke the news in Makati, Philippines (the) on Friday, September 11, 2026.
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