Pag-asa Island

Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, along with other key government officials, visited Pag-asa Island to reaffirm the Philippines’ sovereignty. The visit highlighted the nation’s commitment to maintaining its territorial integrity amidst maritime disputes. Key infrastructure projects, such as military barracks and a health unit, were inaugurated to bolster defense and humanitarian capabilities. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. emphasized the unified stance against foreign encroachments. These developments underscore the Philippines’ resolve to protect its sovereign territories in the West Philippine Sea.