In visiting Pag-asa Island, Yulo-Loyzaga underscored the importance of maintaining an institutional presence in conducting scientific research, which is also imperative in order to account for the country’s natural resources.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/11/05/protecting-kalayaan-saving-the-reefs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=protecting-kalayaan-saving-the-reefs

It also reported a separate “confrontation” with a Chinese Navy vessel near Pag-asa Island on April 21. The Chinese ship reportedly told Philippine vessels over the radio to leave the area, and that failure to comply might “cause problem.”

Source: https://gcaptain.com/chinese-and-philippine-coast-guards-nearly-collide/

These are Rizal Reef, Patag Island, Melchora Aquino Cay or Panata Island, Kota Island, Lawak Island, Parola Island, Ayungin Shoal, Pag-asa Island (the largest and with the only Philippine airstrip in the Spratlys), and Likas Island.

Source: https://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2023/12/fact-check-columnist-echoes-chinas-claim-regarding-non-existent-pact-on-grounded-ph-vessel-in-west-philippine-sea/