US EditionPhilippines Seeks P11.1 Million From China over Thitu Island Coral Damage - BusinessWorld Online
PALAWAN, MIMAROPA, JUL 14 – The Palawan Council for Sustainable Development values the damaged coral reefs at ₱11.1 million, with about 30% of the reef area impacted by the Chinese vessel's parachute anchor, officials said.
- A Chinese maritime militia vessel caused P11.1 million in damage to coral reefs near Pag-asa Island by deploying a parachute anchor, according to the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development.
- The vessel damaged approximately 464.96 square meters of coral reefs, threatening local fish species, as explained by Benjamin Gonzales.
- Commodore Jay Tarriela stated they hope to address these damages with the People's Republic of China through the Department of Foreign Affairs.
- The continuing presence of the parachute anchor poses further dangers to marine life, as noted by Mark Dela Cruz, who mentioned that its removal will require specialized equipment to avoid additional harm.
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Pag-asa reefs damaged by grounded Chinese ship
CORAL reefs in Pag-asa Reef 1 have sustained environmental damage due to the grounding of a Chinese ship there last month, the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF-WPS) said Monday.In a statement expressing concern over the incident, NTF-WPS said the Chinese vessel with bow number 16868 remained grounded in the area for nearly three hours before it managed to free itself without assistance.“It was later accompanied out of the are…
Chinese vessel causes P11.1m coral damage at Pag-asa Reef — researchers
A Chinese maritime militia vessel that ran aground at Pag-asa Reef 1 and deployed a heavy anchor that dragged across the seabed last month caused P11.1 million worth of coral reef damage, according to scientists who conducted an environmental assessment of the area.
Philippines seeks P11.1 million from China over Thitu Island coral damage - BusinessWorld Online
By Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, Reporter THE PHILIPPINES is seeking P11.1 million in compensation from China for environmental damage allegedly caused by a Chinese vessel near Thitu Island in the contested South China Sea, a top security official said on Monday. National Security Council spokesman Cornelio H. Valencia, Jr. said the South China Sea task force supports the recommendation of the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) …
P11.1M coral reefs damaged after Chinese ship runs aground off Pag-asa Island
At least P11.1 million worth of coral reefs in Pag-asa Reef 1 were damaged after a Chinese maritime militia vessel ran aground in the area last month, the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development said Monday.
PH experts: Chinese ship damages Pagasa corals with parachute anchor
Filipino divers inspecting the parachute anchor placed by Chinese maritime militia. Photo from the Philippine Coast Guard [Updated July 14, 2025, 5:23 p.m.] LAUREL, Batangas — The Chinese militia ship spotted off Pagasa (Thitu) Island deployed a parachute anchor, destroying corals in the area, according to findings of Filipino scientists. Initially, media reports stated that the militia ship ran aground last June 7, approximately 2.6 kilometers …
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