LIKE BEES TO HONEY This photo shows Chinese fishing vessels swarming off the Iroquois Reef and Sabina Shoal, south of the oil- and gas-rich Recto Bank in the West Philippine Sea. This was taken from an air patrol by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on June 30, 2023. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WESTERN COMMAND OF THE AFP

Philippines to Sue China Over Environmental Damage in Disputed Waters

The Philippine government is preparing an environmental lawsuit against China for alleged destructive activities in the West Philippine Sea. The case will be presented to the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague, aiming to address severe environmental damage confirmed by the Philippine Coast Guard, including lifeless marine ecosystems and potential deliberate modifications to underwater terrain. This lawsuit emphasizes the global significance of protecting marine environments.

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